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Match Details
Date: 27 January 2022
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
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Preview
The seventh edition of the Pakistan T20 League will kick off with the clash between Karachi and Multan. The two opener captains, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have formed several partnership records while batting for Pakistan will now be up against each other. Defending champions Multan Sultans will hope to start their campaign with a win. The match will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Weather Report
Pitch Report
Squads
Karachi Kings: Babar Azam, Chris Jordan, Imad Wasim (Platinum), Mohammad Amir, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi (Diamond), Joe Clarke (Brand Ambassador), Aamir Yamin, Sharjeel Khan ( Gold), Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Imran, Rohail Nazir, Tom Abell, Umaid Asif (Silver), Faisal Akram, Qasim Akram (Emerging), Romario Shepherd and Talha Ahsan (Supplementary)
Multan Sultans: Tim David, Mohammad Rizwan, Rilee Rossouw (Platinum), Imran Tahir (Mentor), Odean Smith (Diamond), Sohaib Maqsood (Diamond), Khushdil Shah (Brand Ambassador), Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood (Gold), Anwar Ali, Asif Afridi, Imran Khan Snr, Rumman Raees, Rovman Powell (Silver), Aamer Azmat, Abbas Afridi (Emerging), Blessing Muzarabani and Ihsanullah (Supplementary)
Probable XIs:
Karachi Kings: Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi, Aamir Yamin, Mohammad Imran, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Amir, Talha Ahsan
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Tim David, Odean Smith, Abbas Afridi, Imran Khan Sr/Rumman Raees, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani
Key Players
Analysis
Both the teams have a powerhouse in batting with the likes of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam in the dugout. The pitch also has been a paradise for the batters. So, including as many batters as possible will fetch good points. Apart from Babar and Rizwan, pinch hitters like Rilee Rossouw are also a good choice. Tim David also has a similar kind of reputation. From the bowlers' category, Shahnawa Dahani looks a good option. The pitch doesn't offer so much to the spinners so including them is not a real good deal.
People's Pick for Fantasy
Team 1
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Best 14
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Joe Clarke
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Tim David, Lewis Gregory
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, ShahnawazDahini, Anwar Ali, Rumaan Raees
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