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In the evening game of the Pakistan Super League doubleheader on Tuesday, April 21, Rawalpindiz will be facing Multan Sultans at the National Stadium Karachi.

When the last time these two teams clashed in this year’s tournament, Multan Sultans thrashed Rawalpindiz by seven wickets.

RWP vs MS match preview

Rawalpindiz, the franchise playing in the inaugural season, have endured a dreadful start as they have lost seven out of seven matches and are placed at the bottom of the points table. Even winning all remaining games will not guarantee a place in the playoffs, and their hopes now seem to have faded away.

Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the side has been poor in all departments this season. Their batting, despite having some talented names, has not clicked. Mohammad Rizwan’s form has become a major talking point, with fans questioning him. The bowling department has also been disappointing. Experienced Mohammad Amir has gone for plenty of runs and there has been no consistency at all.

Multan Sultans have a completely different story. They are on the verge of becoming the second team to qualify for the playoffs and are placed second on the points table with five wins in seven matches. They have been clinical throughout the season.

Australian players Steven Smith and Ashton Turner have done a fine job in the batting department. In the bowling unit, Mohammad Nawaz and Peter Siddle have taken charge and delivered consistently. Multan Sultans will enter this clash as clear favourites.

RWP vs MS head-to-head record

  • Matches Played: 1
  • Multan Sultans won: 1
  • Rawalpindiz won: 0

RWP vs MS key players

Sahibzada Farhan – The Multan Sultans opener has been phenomenal so far with 249 runs at an average just under 50. He will be crucial at the top.

Saad Masood – The young all-rounder from Rawalpindiz will look to make a statement despite the team’s struggles.

Peter Siddle – The 42-year-old Australian pacer has been impressive with his line and length. With eight wickets in seven games, he has played a key role in the team’s success.

Asif Afridi – The experienced spinner has bowled some impressive spells and will look to gain confidence for the next season.

RWP vs MS predicted playing XI

Rawalpindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Mohammad Amir Khan, Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir

Multan Sultans: Steven Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram

RWP vs MS match prediction

Multan Sultans look much ahead in this competition with consistent performances and several players in great form. They have the right balance and momentum on their side.

Rawalpindiz have had a tournament to forget so far. They will need to push themselves very hard to get a win against a strong opposition.

Prediction: Multan Sultans to win the match

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