Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, PSL 2021
Islamabad United and Multan Sultans, after completely contrasting campaigns last season, are the last two teams to get their 2021 Pakistan Super League challenges underway. The match, between the teams who finished sixth and first in the league table last season, takes place at the National Stadium, Karachi, on February 21 and the live action starts at 19:00 local time.
Islamabad United were bottom of the pile last season, and though they have added Alex Hales to their ranks this season, they have seen Colin Munro, Chris Jordan and Reece Topley all have to withdraw – Paul Stirling and Ali Khan link up with the squad instead.
For Multan Sultans, they could not back their table-topping form up in the play-offs, but their best campaign yet could stand them in good stead for this year. BBL-winning star James Vince is looking for back-to-back T20 titles, in what looks a very strong batting line-up.
ISU vs MS Live streaming
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ISU vs MS Toss Prediction
Multan Sultans have some in-form batsmen up the order and could be keen to bat first on the Karachi wicket.
Weather Report
As with the afternoon match, Karachi will be hot, dry and sunny.
Pitch Condition
The wicket is usually a good one for quick runs in T20 cricket.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, Pakistan Super League 2021
Islamabad United Team News & Playing 11
ISU Team News
With Colin Munro, Reece Topley and Chris Jordan having to withdraw from the IPL, Ali Khan and Paul Stirling are likely to start this game. Alex Hales will open the batting after his arrival for the 2021 season too.
ISU Key Players
- Alex Hales: In fine form at the Big Bash League, including smashing a century for Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers, the big-hitting opener will be key again up the order.
- Paul Stirling: A late arrival to join Hales up the order, but the Irishman has repeatedly proved his importance in T20 cricket.
- Ali Khan: Another late addition, but the American paceman arrives in fine form after starring the the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
ISU Team Form
Islamabad United were in dismal form last season, finishing bottom of the table with just three wins from their nine completed games.
Islamabad United Predicted Playing 11
Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Rohail Nazir (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Ali Khan, Fawad Ahmed
Multan Sultans Team News & Playing 11
MS Team News
Mohammad Rizwan has replaced Shan Masood as captain of a team that should have Chris Lynn and James Vince together at the top of the batting order.
MS Key Players
- James Vince: Finished the Big Bash League with scores of 46, 98* and 95 in his final three innings to fire Sydney Sixers to victory.
- Mohammad Rizwan: Hammered 104*, 51 and 42 in the three T20i matches for Pakistan against South Africa and will hope to transfer his fine international form to PSL level.
- Sohail Tanvir: The veteran paceman can never be written off, having taken 368 wickets in his 353 career T20 appearances.
MS Team Form
Multan Sultans topped the table last season but their campaign ended in disappointment when they failed in the play-offs. They lost in a super over to Karachi Kings in the first eliminator, as both teams scored 141, before falling to 157 all out in a 25-run loss to Lahore Qalandars.
Multan Sultans Predicted Playing 11
James Vince, Chris Lynn, Mohammad Rizwan (c, wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Head to Head
Multan Sultans have won three of their last four matches against Islamabad United, the most recent of which was a rain-reduced nine-wicket victory last season. Set 92 to win in nine overs, they needed just 6.4 overs to claim victory – James Vince hammering 61. Islamabad United won the previous meeting.
ISU vs MS Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
ISU Won |
MS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Betting Odds
Multan Sultans are very narrow favourites but the bookmakers are split. The form of their respective English openers could swing it.
Who will win Islamabad United vs Multan Match?
Multan Sultans are favourites to win with Betway, but Bet365 are split.
Multan Sultans are very narrow favourites to win, but they have the batting firepower to propel them up the table. James Vince and Chris Lynn could tip the balance, but Alex Hales’ presence for Islamabad could prove a very key addition to their line-up.
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Betting Rate
🏆 Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Prediction
Multan Sultans have firepower up the order and experience with the ball, and they can start this tournament with a win
Feb 21, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
National Stadium - Karachi, Pakistan
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