MUL vs PES, 5th Match Preview

Match 5 of PSL 2023 will feature Mohammad Rizwan’s Multan Sultans locking horns against Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium on February 17. Multan Sultans head into this Match 5 after convincingly beating the Quetta Gladiators by 9 wickets to bounce back from their initial loss against the Lahore Qalandars. Peshawar Zalmi just how well they could hold onto their nerves as they beat Karachi Kings in their inaugural showdown by just 2 runs at home. Having the likes of inform Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Babar Azam, the 2017 PSL Champions would be wanting to seek a dominant win.

MUL vs PES, 5th Match Details

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – 5th Match

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium – Multan

Date & Time: 17th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Ten Sports

MUL vs PES, 5th Match Pitch Report

This pitch will allow the batsmen to make use of the pace of the fast bowlers to their advantage. However, the bowlers could get some unexpected turn and bounce on this relatively new pitch opened for play.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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MUL vs PES, 5th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Multan Sultans Probable Playing XIs

Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Sameen Gul, Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi, Akeal Hosein, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Rizwan (Wk) (C), David Miller, Usama Mir

Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XIs

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (Wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Wahab Riaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Irshad, Khurram Shahzad

Topmost Picks for MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, 5th Match:

Top Picks – Multan Sultans

• Shoaib Malik – The 41-year-old showcased just how capable he is in Match 2 as he slammed 52 runs off just 32 balls, including 2 sixes and 4 boundaries. 

• Imad Wasim – The marquee all-rounder continued his impressive form by not only building a steady partnership with Shoaib Malik but even scoring 80 runs in just 47 balls, smashing 7 boundaries.

Top Picks – Peshawar Zalmi

• Alex Hales – Being one of the most experienced batters in this batting lineup, this English top-order batsman will be key in providing Peshawar Zalmi with a good start.

• Shabad Khan – Given that the National Cricket Stadium has something to offer for the spinners, the captain of IU will be responsible for taking crucial wickets in the middle overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MUL vs PES Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Babar Azam(VC), James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Usama Mir, Wahab Riaz, Ihsanullah, Salman Irshad

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MUL vs PES Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Rilee Rossouw(VC), Kieron Pollard, Tom Kohler-Cadmore(C), Babar Azam, James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Usama Mir, Wahab Riaz, Ihsanullah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Rilee Rossouw

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

MUL vs PES 5th Match Probable Winners:

Peshawar Zalmi does look to have a better batting depth than the Sultans entering Match 5. However, the latter side has been more impressive despite losing their first game. Given that the Multan Cricket Stadium has shown to be a fortress for the batsmen, the outcome is likely to depend upon the performance of the top-order batsman of both sides. Moreover, with the game being played in their backyard, with the head-to-head also favoring them, we predict that the Multan Sultan would beat the Peshawar Zalmi in this upcoming match. Considering the team combination, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.