The 12th match of PSL X will be played between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars on 22nd April in Multan.
Match Preview
It has been an uncharacteristically rocky beginning for the Multan Sultans—an outfit known for setting the pace early in the tournament, particularly when playing on home soil. After enduring three successive defeats, they finally return to their familiar territory, a venue where they have historically asserted dominance and shaped their squad to exploit home conditions.
Lahore Qalandars, on the other hand, have shown resilience after a shaky start. Despite falling short in their opening fixture against defending champions Islamabad United, they bounced back with authority, securing emphatic wins in their next two outings.
Given the red-hot form of Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman at the top of the order, Multan will bank heavily on their seasoned new-ball operator David Willey. His ability to extract movement early on could be pivotal in dismantling Lahore’s top order. Conversely, Lahore’s talismanic skipper, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has been in menacing form with the new ball. Multan captain Mohammad Rizwan will carry the responsibility of negotiating that initial threat—a battle that could shape the direction of the contest.
In the middle overs, the roles of Usman Khan and Kamran Ghulam will be crucial as they look to counter the spin tandem of Asif Afridi and Rishad Hossain. The duo has been exceptional throughout the tournament, collectively claiming 10 wickets in just three matches and stifling opposition momentum with disciplined spells.
One of the most defining aspects of the clash could be Multan’s death bowling—a clear Achilles’ heel so far. Lahore have consistently excelled at accelerating in the final overs, while Multan’s struggles in containing runs at the back end remain a pressing concern. How well they address this vulnerability may well determine the outcome of the game.
Probable XIs
Lahore Qalandars
Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem (E) , Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (WK) , Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Afridi (C) , Asif Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
Multan Sultans
Muhammad Rizwan (C) (WK), Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Ashton Turner, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmad, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed, Ubaid Shah (E)
Head to Head
Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars have clashed 19 times in the league’s history, with Multan holding a slender edge—securing 10 victories to Lahore’s 9.
Pitch Report
As has often been the case in recent encounters, early assistance for the seamers is expected, with notable movement on offer in the initial overs. As the game progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, extracting grip and turn off the surface. Batting won’t be straightforward, and a total in the vicinity of 170 could well be considered par on this challenging track.
Where to Watch:
Pakistan (TV): A Sports HD, PTV Sports
Pakistan (Live Streaming): tapmad, Tamasha, Daraz, myco, bogn
UK: Sky Sports, Geo News (Sky 734)
North America: Willow
Africa: SuperSport
MENA Region: myco
Bangladesh: T Sports
India (Linear TV): Sony Sports Network
India (Digital): FanCode
Sri Lanka & Afghanistan: Sony Sports Network
Rest of the World: Sports Central
