• Match: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators, 30th Match, Pakistan Super League 2024
• Date and Time: March 12, 02:00 am GMT / 07:30 pm IST / 07:00 pm local time
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Multan Sultans have had a commendable run in the group stage of the tournament, but they are facing a slight setback with two consecutive narrow defeats. Despite already securing their place in the next stage, they will be determined to regain their momentum with a victory before heading into the knockout rounds.

Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, managed to break their two-game losing streak by clinching a thrilling victory against Lahore Qalandars. However, they are aware that facing Multan Sultans will pose a much tougher challenge.

Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Sikandar Raza, George Linde, Jahandad Khan, Salman Fayyaz, Zaman Khan.

Quetta Gladiators: Rilee Rossouw (c), Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed.

Who will win the toss? – Lahore Qalandars
Who will win? – Lahore Qalandars

Captain: Usman Khan
Vice-Captain: David Willey

Mohammad Rizwan, Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Akeal Hosein, Chris Jordan, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi.

Considering the recent trend of teams preferring to chase and the success of the chasing teams in the recent encounters involving Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators, it’s probable that both captains will choose to field first if they win the toss in this fixture.

Absolutely, the Karachi National Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch. It tends to offer a flat surface that doesn’t offer much assistance to the bowlers, particularly the pacers. However, as the game progresses, spinners might find some purchase from the pitch. Interestingly, teams batting second have often found more success in matches at this venue, suggesting that chasing targets is advantageous. Overall, it’s a ground where batsmen can thrive, especially if they adapt well to the conditions.

The weather forecast for the match in Karachi suggests a warm evening with temperatures remaining above 22 degrees Celsius throughout the game. There’s no prediction of rain, but humidity levels are expected to increase to above 50% by the end of the match. These conditions indicate a comfortable playing environment for the teams without any interruptions from rain.