Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans- 31st match - Qualifier- 15 March 2023

The 31st match and the Qualifier of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 13th of March between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

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Lahore Qalandars Form Guide:

Lahore Qalandars are currently placed at the 1st position on points table.

The top run scorer for Lahore Qalandars is Fakhar Zaman with 378 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Lahore Qalandars in the tournament is Rashid Khan with 15 scalps under his belt.

Lahore Qalandars have lost their previous match against Karachi Kings by a big margin of 86 runs.

Karachi Kings batted first and they posted a total of 196 for 7 in 20 overs. Haider Ali got dismissed early on. Muhammad Akhlaq played well and scored 51 off 36 balls. Tayyab Tahir also played some beautiful shots for his knock of 40 in 23 balls. Ben Cutting provided the finishing flourish by smashing 33 off 14 balls and helped Karachi Kings reach a strong total of 196 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Lahore Qalandars lost their way right from the word go. They lost 5 wickets for just 66 runs. The lower order batters couldn't provide much resistance to an accurate bowling by Karachi Kings bowlers. As a result, they were bowled out for 110 in the 19th over, losing the match by 86 runs.

Multan Sultans Form Guide:

Multan Sultans are currently placed at the second position on points table.

The top run scorer for Multan Sultans is Mohammad Rizwan with 483 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Multan Sultans is Abbas Afridi with 22 scalps under his belt.

Multan Sultans have won their previous match against Quetta Gladiators by 9 runs.

Multan Sultans batted first and they posted a huge total of 262 for 3 in 20 overs. Usman Khan at the top of the order smashed 120 runs in just 43 balls. His innings featured 12 fours and 9 sixes. Tim David in the middle order smashed 43 off 25 balls to help Multan Sultans reach the highest total in the ongoing HBL PSL.

During the chase, Quetta Gladiators lost Jason Roy early on in the innings. Martin Guptill and Omair Bin Yousuf tried to push the limits and scored 37 and 67 runs respectively. However, after they got dismissed, Quetta Gladiators couldn't really fire cylinders at the end and as a result, they fell short by just 9 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Lahore Qalandars – Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum), Dawid Wiese (Namibia), Hussain Talat, Haris Rauf (all Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Liam Dawson (England), Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe) (all Gold), Ahmad Daniyal, Dilbar Hussain, Harry Brook (England), Kamran Ghulam, Mirza Tahir Baig (all Silver), Shawaiz Irfan, Zaman Khan (both Emerging). Jalat Khan and Jordan Cox (England) (both Supplementary)

Multan Sultans – David Miller (South Africa), Josh Little (Ireland), Mohammad Rizwan (all Platinum), Khushdil Shah, Rilee Rossouw (South Africa), Shan Masood (all Diamond), Akeal Hosein (West Indies), Shahnawaz Dahani, Tim David (Australia) (all Gold), Anwar Ali, Sameen Gul, Sarwar Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan (both Silver), Abbas Afridi, Ihsanullah (both Emerging). Adil Rashid (England) and Arafat Minhas (Supplementary).

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Multan Sultans

Who will win?- Multan Sultans

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Rilee Rossouw (Multan Sultans), Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Ihsanullah (Multan Sultans), Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)

Most Sixes – Rilee Rossouw (Multan Sultans), Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars)

Player of the Match- Rilee Rossouw (Multan Sultans)

Team Scores Batting first – Lahore Qalandars 165+, Multan Sultans 175+

Match Handicap: Multan Sultans

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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