ISU
Islamabad United
MS
Multan Sultans
Our Pick Multan Sultans are favourites to win
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.
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Multan Sultans have some in-form batsmen up the order and could be keen to bat first on the Karachi wicket.
As with the afternoon match, Karachi will be hot, dry and sunny.
The wicket is usually a good one for quick runs in T20 cricket.
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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.
Islamabad United were in dismal form last season, finishing bottom of the table with just three wins from their nine completed games.
Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Rohail Nazir (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Ali Khan, Fawad Ahmed
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.
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.
James Vince, Chris Lynn, Mohammad Rizwan (c, wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan
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.
| Matches Played | ISU Won | MS Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Team Name | 10cric | betway | 1xbet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 2.00 | 1.87 | 1.915 | 1.90 |
| Multan Sultans | 1.80 | 1.83 | 1.915 | 1.90 |
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Islamabad United’s batting is undoubtedly stronger for having Alex Hales leading it, and he is the big favourite to be their top team batsman.
Multan Sultans, meanwhile, have James Vince – second only to Hales in the Big Bash run-scoring charts this season – and Chris Lynn, who was also in good form. Mohammad Rizwan is also in fine form and all three are top options with the bat.
Alex Hales is big favourite to be Islamabad United’s top team batsman with Betway and Bet365 and that is no surprise given the fine batting form he was in at the Big Bash League. Likely opening partner Paul Stirling is next on the list.
For Multan Sultans, meanwhile, Chris Lynn, James Vince and Mohammad Rizwan all arrive in top form. Vince and Rizwan in particular have been at their absolute best in the last couple of weeks and could be top choices for top team batsman.
| Top Team Batsman | 10cric | betway | 1xbet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales (ISU) | 3.00 | 2.75 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Paul Stirling (ISU) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Asif Ali (ISU) | 5.50 | 7.00 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| Chris Lynn (MS) | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.74 | 3.75 |
| James Vince (MS) | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (MS) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
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Islamabad United’s Hasan Ali is favourite to be their top team bowler, while Shadab Khan – the captain – is next on the list.
Multan Sultans’ veterans are their top two picks, with Imran Tahir leading the spin-bowling department and Sohail Tanvir the top paceman.
Hasan Ali is favourite to be Islamabad United’s top team bowler, while their spin pairing – Shadab Khan and Fawad Ahmed – are also good options.
Imran Tahir’s T20 bowling consistency, all over the globe, makes him favourite for Multan Sultans but if the pacemen shine then it will be Sohail Tanvir instead.
| Top Team Bowlers | 10cric | betway | 1xbet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali (ISU) | 3.50 | 3.75 | 3.24 | 3.25 |
| Shadab Khan (ISU) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.74 | 3.75 |
| Fawad Ahmed (ISU) | 4.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Imran Tahir (MS) | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.24 | 3.25 |
| Sohail Tanvir (MS) | 4.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Sohail Khan (MS) | 4.50 | 4.33 | 4.32 | 4.33 |
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Multan Sultans have firepower up the order and experience with the ball, and they can start this tournament with a win
Wicket Keeper
Mohammad Rizwan is in outstanding form with the bat and he is definitely the top pick of the three wicket-keepers. He is 9.5 credits but an absolute must-pick.
Batsmen
Also in fine batting form are Islamabad United opener Alex Hales and Multan Sultans’ James Vince – both of whom starred in the Big Bash League. Neither was selected by England to face India, and England’s loss ins their respective teams’ gain. Paul Stirling and Rilee Rossouw are popular T20 guns to hire, meanwhile
All rounder
Shadab Khan leads Islamabad United and he and Shahid Afridi, with their experience, batting firepower and economical spin bowling, are hard to ignore.
Bowlers
Imran Tahir and Sohail Tanvir lend their experience to the Multan Sultans’ bowling line-up and both are key picks. Hasan Ali, meanwhile, is Islamabad United’s top bowler on paper. That leaves enough for one more 8.5-credit pick, and Sohail Khan fits the billing.
Captain /Vice Captain
Alex Hales, Mohammad Rizwan and James Vince are all hard to ignore given their fine form. Rizwan is the top pick for captain, given his wicket-keeping too, while Vince’s stunning ending to the Big Bash League makes him a top vice-captain choice.
Batsmen:Alex Hales, James Vince (vc), Paul Stirling, Rilee Rossouw
All Rounder:Shadab Khan, Shahid Afridi
Wicket Keeper:Mohammad Rizwan (c)
Bowler:Imran Tahir, Sohail Tanvir, Hasan Ali, Sohail Tanvir
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