PSL 2021: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks for IU vs MS

The third match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 will take place between Islamabad United (IU) and Multan Sultans (MS). Both sides will lock horns for this clash on February 21, 2021, at the National Stadium in Karachi. The game will kickstart from 7:00 PM local time – 7:30 PM (IST) onwards and will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv.

Two-time champions Islamabad United will take the field under the captaincy of Shadab Khan this year. The Islamabad-based franchise is also the most successful team in PSL history. This year, they have marquee players such as Alex Hales, Hasan Ali, Paul Stirling and Phil Salt.

On the other hand, Multan Sultans is the newest incepted team of this cash-rich league. Founded in 2017, the Shan Masood-led side will look to clinch its maiden Pakistan Super League title in 2021. Coming to the key players in their side, they have the likes of Shahid Afridi, Imran Tahir, James Vince, Chris Lynn and Carlos Brathwaite.

Let’s look at our fantasy 11 predictions for this clash and here are the top picks for IU vs MS.

Match Details

• Date: February 21, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST) onwards 
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Squads

Islamabad United

Alex Hales, Asif Ali, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Musa Khan, Shadab Khan (Captain), Zafar Gohar, Hasan Ali, Paul Stirling, Lewis Gregory, Phil Salt, Rohail Nazir, Ali Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Zeeshan Zameer

Multan Sultans

Shahid Afridi, Imran Tahir, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood (Captain), Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir, Chris Lynn, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Carlos Brathwaite, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohaib Ullah, Adam Lyth, Shahnawaz Dhani, Muhammad Umar, Imran Khan Sr

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Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: 6
• IU won: 3
• MS won: 3
• No Result: 0
• Tie: 0

Probable Playing XIs

Islamabad United Playing XI

• Phil Salt (WK)
• Alex Hales
• Hussain Talat
• Shadab Khan (C)
• Asif Ali
• Iftikhar Ahmed
• Lewis Gregory
• Faheem Ashraf
• Hasan Ali
• Zafar Gohar
• Fawad Ahmed

Multan Sultans

• James Vince
• Chris Lynn
• Mohammad Rizwan (C&WK)
• Shan Masood
• Khushdil Shah
• Carlos Brathwaite
• Shahid Afridi
• Sohail Tanvir
• Imran Tahir
• Shahnawaz Dhani/Imran Khan
• Usman Qadir

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy captain for IU vs MS:

• Alex Hales
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Carlos Brathwaite

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Vice-Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy vice-captain for IU vs MS:

• Chris Lynn
• Shadab Khan
• Hasan Ali

Dream11 Fantasy Team 1

Wicket-keepers:

• Phil Salt
• Mohammad Rizwan

Batsmen:

• Iftikhar Ahmed
• Alex Hales (C)
• Chris Lynn (VC)
• James Vince

All-rounders:

• Lewis Gregory
• Carlos Brathwaite

Bowlers:

• Hasan Ali
• Sohail Tanvir
• Usman Qadir

Dream11 Fantasy Team 2

Wicket-keeper:

• Mohammad Rizwan (C)

Batsmen:

• Alex Hales
• Paul Stirling
• Shan Masood
• James Vince

All-rounders:

• Shadab Khan (VC)
• Faheem Ashraf
• Carlos Brathwaite

Bowlers:

• Fawad Ahmed
• Sohail Tanvir
• Usman Qadir

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