The MS vs LQ is a very serious concern for Lahore Qalandars after 3rd loss. So, Multan Sultans won by 5 wickets.
MS vs LQ Game Analysis
Lahore Qalandars
The MS vs LQ match is a big blow to the defending champions for their 3rd defeat. So, we analyze are key points of Lahore Qalandar`s defeat in that encounter. Qalandar`s send Sikandar Raza very early or there is no need for Abdullah Shafique in the middle order. So, they can score 190 runs if Abdullah Shafique does not come at 6. Rassie van der Dussen played a good innings and made a good partnership with Fakhar Zaman. But, Fakhar Zaman accelerated his innings and played dot balls which is one of the turning points of this match.
The inclusion of George Linde in the playing XI will be good for Lahore Qalandars. George Linde and Shaheen Shah Afridi are trying to make the platform for winning. Giving 2 overs bowling to Sikandar Raza is a wrong decision because George Linde is bowing in good length. The lack of playing red-ball Zaman Khan is making his bowling bad or may be useless. Zaman Khan concedes 21 runs and loses the match. Both Zaman Khan and Haris Rauf need to play maximum red-ball cricket to survive in the Pakistan Team.
Multan Sultans
MS vs LQ for Multan Sultan gains 6 points and maintains a good net run rate. Dawid Malan fell for again duck. After 53 for 3. Muhammad Rizwan and David Willey handle the chase sensibly. So, this playing will be needed at that time when losing 3 wickets. Rizwan patience leads the game and scores runs in the boundaries. He`s tried to hit a long boundary but not successful and fell for 82 runs.
Then, Iftikhar Ahmed played the role of finisher when Sultans needed. His cameo of 34 off 11 balls and hutting 24 runs in the Zaman Khan`s over. Fielding has been good by Sultan and not dropped any catches. After 3 wins Multan Sultans is top of the table.
Bowling has been marvelous in the PSL9 so far by Multan Sultans. Their starting swinging bowler is giving more tough time. They realize when Shahnawaz Dahani will concede 24 runs in 2 overs then they use other options. This is a brilliant move from Sultans Captain Muhammad Rizwan. Muhammad Ali is a surprising new bowl bowler with David Willey. Muhammad Ali`s patience and work succeed his good bowling and this is the advantage of playing red-ball cricket.
