MUL vs ISL PSL 2024: Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More
In the fifth match of the ongoing PSL 2024, Multan Sultans (MUL) will face off against Islamabad United (ISL) at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 20. Both teams began their PSL 2024 journey impressively. Islamabad comfortably chased down a target of 196 against Lahore Qalandars, while Multan restricted Karachi Kings to 130/8 after posting a formidable total of 185/2. Last season, Multan Sultans finished as runners-up, narrowly losing to Lahore, while Islamabad United reached the playoffs but fell short against Peshawar Zalmi. With a lineup of exciting players on both sides, match No. 5 promises to be a captivating encounter.
MUL vs ISL PSL 2024: Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
In the solitary game held at the Multan Cricket Stadium in PSL 2024 so far, Multan Sultans clashed with Karachi Kings. Reeza Hendricks, who claimed the Player of the Match award for his stellar 79* off 54 balls in the first innings, noted in the post-match presentation that the ball was gripping for the spinners. With the absence of any real possibility of rain, fans can anticipate an uninterrupted encounter. Both teams will likely prioritize capitalizing on the Powerplay, aiming to maximize runs before facing challenges with the older ball.
MUL vs ISL PSL 2024: Multan Cricket Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total, Lowest Total and More
The Multan Cricket Stadium has been the stage for 87 T20 matches to date. Its inaugural T20 encounter in 2016 saw Lahore Whites triumph over Rawalpindi by 19 runs in the National T20 Cup. The venue’s average first innings score stands at 156, with 41 matches won by the team batting first and 46 by the chasing side.
Northern (Pakistan) set the highest T20 total here in 2020, amassing 242/3 against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Haider Ali’s impressive 90 leading to a 79-run victory. Umar Akmal’s unbeaten 115 for Lahore Whites in the debut T20 fixture remains unmatched, though Mohammad Rizwan came close with his 110* for Multan Sultans against Karachi Kings in the 2023 Pakistan Super League.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches at Multan Cricket Stadium | 87 |
| First T20 Match (Year) | 2016 |
| Teams in First T20 Match | Lahore Whites vs Rawalpindi |
| Result of First T20 Match | Lahore Whites won by 19 runs |
| Average First Innings Score | 156 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 |
| Matches Won Chasing | 46 |
| Highest Total | 242/3 (Northern vs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2020) |
| Top Scorer (Individual) | Umar Akmal (115* for Lahore Whites, 2016) |
| Closest to Top Scorer | Mohammad Rizwan (110* for Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, 2023) |
| Most Recent Highest Total | 242/3 (Northern vs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2020) |
