PSL 2019, Match 2: Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Karachi Kings have boasted of some of the big names in the erstwhile editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). However, they are yet to get their hands on the silverware. Last time, they got through tantalisingly to the playoffs. However, they lost to Peshawar Zalmi in the Eliminator at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Karachi would be captained by Imad Wasim, who was also there last season.

The Sultans, on the contrary, didn’t have a great season after they made their debut in the tournament last season. The Shoaib Malik-captained franchise won quite a few games in the beginning but started losing from the middle after which they ended second-last in the points. The Kings and Sultans are now scheduled lock horns in the second encounter of this PSL at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Match Details:

The 2nd match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2019 will be played between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The match starts at 3:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT) (5:00 PM IST).

The game will be live on D Sports in India.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has been decent enough for batting, especially in the second half of a game. and that can be comprehended from the results of the last few matches.

Average first innings score: 155 (Last 3 D/N T20 matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1

Probable XI:

Karachi Kings:

Babar Azam, Awais Zia, Colin Ingram, Ravi Bopara, Liam Livingstone, Imad Wasim (C), Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Sohail Khan/Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Aamer Yamin.

Bench – Usama Mir, Usman Shinwari, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ali Imran, Aaron Summers, Jaahid Ali, Umer Khan, Ben Dunk, Colin Munro.

Multan Sultans:

Shan Masood, Johnson Charles (WK), Laurie Evans, Shoaib Malik (C), Andre Russell, Hammad Azam, Shahid Afridi, Chris Green, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Irfan.

Bench – Tom Moores, Ali Shafiq, Shakeel Ansar, Umar Siddiq, Muhammad Junaid, Mohammad Irfan (2), Mohammad Ilyas, Nauman Ali, James Vince, Daniel Christian.

Team News:

Ben Dunk, James Vince, and Daniel Christian are part of the BBL while Colin Munro is playing Super Smash. All four are expected to join the team next week.

Power Picks:

Shahid Afridi from 13 games in BPL 2019:

141 runs at an average of 20.14

16 wickets at an average of 17.68

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Babar Azam, Laurie Evans, Colin Ingram

Vice-Captain Options – Imad Wasim, Shahid Afridi, Andre Russell

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan

Batters – Babar Azam (C), Colin Ingram, Laurie Evans, Johnson Charles

All-Rounders – Imad Wasim, Ravi Bopara, Shahid Afridi (VC)

Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan, Chris Green

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan

Batters – Babar Azam, Colin Ingram (C), Sohaib Maqsood, Laurie Evans

All-Rounders – Imad Wasim (VC), Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell

Bowlers – Sohail Khan, Junaid Khan, Chris Green

Expert Advice:

Picks from all-rounders category –

Best – Afridi, Imad

Safe – Russell, Bopara

Risky – Sikandar, Livingstone

Probable Winners:

The Sultans are expected to win the match.

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

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