The excitement is building for a thrilling showdown in PSL 2025 as Multan Sultans take on Lahore Qalandars at the iconic Multan Cricket Stadium tomorrow, April 22. With both teams aiming to get an early edge in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a key role in determining the match outcome.​

Match Details:

• Date: April 22, 2025
• Match: Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars
• Time: 8:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
• Win % Batting First: 64%
• Win % Bowling First: 36%​

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• Temperature: Expected to peak at 41°C (106°F) during the day, cooling to around 21°C (70°F) by evening.
• Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• Humidity: Low, but players should stay hydrated due to the high daytime temperatures.​

Pitch:

• Nature: Batting-friendly surface offering true bounce, ideal for stroke play.
• First Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 7 out of 11 matches, indicating a significant advantage.
• Average Scores: First innings average score is 174, while the second innings average is 147.
• Bowling: Pacers have been more successful, accounting for 72% of wickets, especially effective in the early overs.
• Spinners: May find some assistance in the middle overs, but generally less effective compared to pacers.​

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Venue Records:

• Highest Team Total: 210/3 by Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi.
• Lowest Team Total: 110 all out by Quetta Gladiators against Multan Sultans.
• Most Runs: Rilee Rossouw with 375 runs at this venue.
• Best Bowling Figures: Ihsanullah's 5 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs.​

Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bat first could provide a strategic advantage.