Rawalpindi take on Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with the match set to begin at 7:00 PM local (7:30 PM IST). This fixture brings together two sides who have shown flashes of strong batting but are still searching for consistency, especially with the ball.
Interestingly, this will be the first meeting between these two teams, adding an extra layer of unpredictability. Both sides will see this as a big opportunity to gain momentum, and expect a competitive clash with both teams pushing hard for a win. On a head to head note, Multans have the upper hand 9-6 on the 15 meetings so far.
QTG vs MS Over/Under Prediction
| Top Batter | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
| Market (If Bat 1st) | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay Score | Under 54.5 | 1.80 |
| Total Score | Under 179.5 | 1.85 |
| Top Batter | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Hasan Nawaz | Over 22.5 Runs | 1.85 |
| Market (If Bat 1st) | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay Score | Over 53.5 | 1.80 |
| Total Score | Over 176.5 | 1.85 |
Quetta Gladiators Preview
Quetta Gladiators head into this contest after posting 183/5 in their previous match, which is a solid total on most T20 surfaces.
Their innings was built on strong contributions from Saud Shakeel (42) and a standout knock from Hasan Nawaz (66 off 36), who provided the much-needed acceleration through the middle overs. Tom Curran’s unbeaten 29 ensured they finished with momentum.
However, the real issue came with the ball. Despite having a defendable total, Quetta’s bowling unit failed to control the chase.
Abrar Ahmed was one of the few positives with 2 wickets, but the rest of the attack lacked discipline, especially in the death overs. Their inability to close out the game will be a major concern coming into this match.
Multan Sultans Preview
Multan Sultans were involved in a shortened but high-intensity game where they scored 165/5 in just 13 overs.
Their batting once again looked dangerous, with Ashton Turner leading the charge with 52*, supported well by Shan Masood (44) and Arafat Minhas (25). Their ability to accelerate quickly makes them one of the most explosive batting units in the tournament.
That said, their bowling remains a concern. In the same match, they conceded a massive 225, exposing serious weaknesses in execution and control.
While their batting continues to bail them out, Multan will need a much improved performance with the ball if they want to dominate games more consistently.
QTG vs MS Probable Playing XI
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Ben McDermott (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph
Multan Sultans: Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Ismail, Faisal Akram
QTG vs MS Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 48 T20 matches, with teams batting first winning 28 times compared to 20 while chasing. The average first innings score stands at 169, while the second innings average is 152. This suggests a balanced surface, but with the rest of recent games trending higher, teams will still look to push towards the 180 range.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 48 |
| Matches won batting first | 28 |
| Matches won bowling first | 20 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 169 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 152 |
QTG vs MS Winner Prediction
Multan Sultans look like the more balanced side despite their bowling concerns. Their batting lineup is deeper and more explosive, giving them an edge in high-scoring conditions like Lahore. Quetta have shown they can compete with the bat, but their inability to defend totals is a major issue. Unless their bowling significantly improves, they may struggle again.
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