PSL 2023: Match 1, MUL vs LAH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between MUL vs LAH?

Match 1 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will the recap of last year’s final, as the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars (LAH), will play the runners-up, Multan Sultans (MUL), at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday, February 13.

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Under the able leadership of Shaheen Afridi, Lahore attained glory as they clinched their first title in the PSL and will be raring to defend well in the new season. Meanwhile, Multan will look for redemption and a victory to commence the event against the defending champions will prove to be a fitting start for the runners up.

Speaking about their head-to-head in their last five outings, Lahore emerged victorious just twice whereas Multan have the upper hand with three wins to their name. Getting off to a flying start is what both teams will be expecting in the first match of the top-tier league.

MUL vs LAH Match Details:

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars, Match 1, PSL 2023

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium

Date & Time: February 13, 08:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV app.

MUL vs LAH Pitch Report:

The 22-yard strip at the Multan Cricket Stadium is a perfect wicket to bat first and put pressure on the opposition. Moreover, the surface usually remains quite dry and the bowlers don’t get much help at this venue. A high-scoring contest can be expected as either skipper winning the toss would prefer to bat first.

MUL vs LAH Probable Playing XIs

Multan Sultans (MUL):

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Khushdil Shah, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Usman Khan, Akeal Hosein, Usama Mir, Joshua Little, Shahnawaz Dahani

Lahore Qalandars (LAH):

Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Jordon Cox (wk), Sikandar Raza, Hussain Talat, Liam Dawson, Shane Dadswell, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

MUL vs LAH Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Mohammad Rizwan:

Mohammad Rizwan has been in fine touch considering his form in the Bangladesh Premier League for the Comilla Victorians. In his last 10 outings in the BPL, Rizwan got four half-centuries to his name. The keeper-batter will look to create a similar sort of impression in the PSL starting with Lahore Qalandars

Probable best bowler

Shaheen Afridi:

After returning from an injury, the pace spearhead and skipper of Lahore will raring to deck the rival batting line-up. Shaheen led the side to glory last edition, fans will expect nothing less from the skipper to deliver the goods in the new edition.

Today's Match Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.