Multan Sultans will lock horns with Islamabad United in the most-anticipated PSL Final 2024 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday (March 18).
Multan Sultans have been the most formidable side throughout this tournament.
They topped the points table during the league phase and won the Qualifier convincingly by seven wickets. Conversely, Islamabad United comes into the Final with great conviction after winning two consecutive knock-out playoff matches against Quetta Gladiators and Zalmi.
Match Details
PSL Final 2024: Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM PKT/9:30 PM (Local)
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Capacity: 34228
Ends: Pavilion End, University End
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Preview
After a month of exciting T20 action, the PSL 2024 has reached its concluding clash, where the former champions and last two-time finalists, Multan Sultans, strive to reclaim the coveted trophy against 2018-winners Islamabad United.
Nevertheless, Islamabad United, after a hence down win over Quetta Gladiators, the United shellshocked the Peshawar side in a terrific turnaround on Saturday (March 16), where they chased down an imposing target of 186 despite being four wickets down within the powerplay. Therefore, they must believe that they have a chance.
Usman Khan has scored 373 runs in six innings and is the only one with two centuries to his name. Mohammad Rizwan has 381 runs in total in the group stage, and only Babar Azam has hit more runs in this year’s tournament.
Usama Mir (23 wickets in 11 games) is the highest wicket-taker in this season. David Willey (14 wickets in 10 games) has been consistent and economical throughout the tournament.
Martin Guptill is proving to be a blessing in disguise for Islamabad. He played back-to-back significant knocks of 56 and 34. Agha Salman has scored 300 runs in 11 innings and has been in great form for Islamabad United.
The skipper Shadab Khan has shown a brilliant all-round performance for Islamabad. He scored 301 runs in 11 innings and picked up 11 wickets. Naseem Shah is the highest wicket-taker for Islamabad, with 15 wickets and has been brilliant in knock-out games.
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Playing 11
There are no injury updates from the teams as of now.
Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (C & Wk), Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali
Islamabad United: Martin Guptill, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (WK), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Obed McCoy
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Squad
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed (both Platinum), Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir (both Diamond), Abbas Afridi (Gold), Ihsanullah (Brand Ambassador, Silver), Faisal Akram (Emerging), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Reece Topley, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan, Yasir Khan, Chris Jordan, Aftab Ibrahim, David Willey, Johnson Charles, Muhammad Shahzad
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah (both Platinum), Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (both Diamond), Faheem Ashraf (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales, Colin Munro (all Gold), Rumman Raees (Silver), Tymal Mills, Matthew Forde, Salman Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Tom Curran (injured), Jordan Cox, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy
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