LQ vs MS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Feb 11, 2022

LQ vs MS Match Prediction - Feb 11, 2022

We are just about at the midpoint in the Pakistan Super League 2021/22 and by the looks of it, the tournament is gearing up for an exciting finish. Multan Sultans are running away with the initiative at the top of the ladder and the competition is getting more and more intense between the rest of the sides with every passing match.

Coming up next in the tournament, Lahore Qalandars will be taking on Multan Sultans in a bid to get closer to the top of the ladder. Multan Sultans, on the other hand, will be keen to continue building on what has been a flawless campaign for them so far. This is a match between two of the best sides in the competition and a cracker of a contest is certainly on the cards.

This upcoming match between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans is to be played on the evening of 11th February 2022 at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore.

LQ vs MS Team Previews

Lahore Qalandars

Not many would have imagined a side featuring the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, and Haris Rauf losing matches on the back of some poor bowling performances. However, the two matches that Lahore Qalandars have lost have come in high-scoring encounters. Despite the losses, however, the Qalandars are in a decent position at the moment and another win here should push them closer to a playoff spot, something that has eluded them since the last few overs.

As it currently stands on the points table, the Qalandars are placed at the third spot on the ladder with three wins from five matches. They have a total of six points to their name coupled with a very respectable net run rate of 0.337. A win here will push them to the second spot, at least for the time being, and that is exactly what they will be aiming for.

Batting first against the Gladiators in their previous match, Lahore Qalandars looked in fantastic touch as they hammered a total of 204 runs in total. Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, and Harry Brook were all terrific in their approach as the Qalandars kept going on with the momentum despite losing a few quick wickets towards the back end of the innings. Much to their disappointment, however, they failed to defend that total as Quetta Gladiators pulled out a spectacular performance with the bat.

While the Gladiators were brilliant in the second innings, the fact that Qalandars' bowlers were off their mark with the ball didn't help their cause. Their three most experienced bowlers in Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, and Haris Rauf were together taken away for 120 runs in 12 overs combined. With dew making things difficult, the Qalandars slowly lost control with the ball and eventually the match.

On paper, the Qalandars have an excellent side, but their execution and on-field strategy has been questionable, to say the least. Things are only going to get difficult against the Qalandars if they do not manage to get things right. However, they have some of the veterans of the format in Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Phil Salt, Rashid Khan, and David Wiese who all can turn things around in a matter of a few overs. If the Qalandars can get things right, Multan Sultans will be certainly in for a surprise.

Lahore Qalandars Playing 11

Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez, Philip Salt, Harry Brook, D Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan.


Multan Sultans

With yet another win in the tournament, this time over Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans reinforced their position at the top of the ladder. Given the way they have been playing, they apparently cannot put a foot wrong in this edition of the tournament so far. They did a fantastic job in their most recent match, despite bowling second in more-difficult dewy conditions.

Batting first against Peshawar Zalmi, Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood got them off to a terrific start once again as the pair combined to score 98 runs for the first wicket. Coming in at number three, Tim David played a brilliant aggressive knock as he scored 34 off just 18 deliveries. Although they lost a bit of momentum towards the end of their innings, the total of 182 runs that they scored proved to be too much to scale for Peshawar Zalmi.

It was undoubtedly a splendid effort from their bowlers to defend a total of 182 on a surface that had almost nothing for the bowlers and had short boundaries. Blessing Muzarabani was instrumental up front as he picked up two crucial wickets to rock the Zalmis. The other bowlers kept the pressure up on the Zalmi batsmen as the Sultans kept chipping away at the wickets, eventually dismissing Peshawar Zalmi for a total of 140 runs.

Currently, on the points table, Multan Sultans are placed at the top of the table with six wins in as many matches. Not only that, they have a terrific net run rate of 1.243, which just shows how dominant the Sultans have been.

The immaculate coordination between the top-order and the middle-order has been a trademark of Multan Sultans thus far. The likes of Tim David, Shan Masood, and Mohammad Rizwan have been instrumental for them and will continue to play key roles going forward as well. On paper, Multan Sultans have one of the best-balanced sides in the competition and their position on the points table is an evidence enough of that. Overall, with the on-paper side and form the Sultans have been in, all they need to do is not be complacent. If they are able to do that and play to their potential, getting past them is going to be a very steep climb.

Multan Sultans Playing 11

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dhani.

LQ vs MS Toss Prediction

Even though Sultans won their last match after electing to bat first, it is not the risk worth taking especially with dew likely to have a big impact. In the tournament so far, the team chasing have enjoyed a lot more than the team batting first. Given how big this match is, we expect the captain winning the toss to field first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

Just when the surface at Karachi was beginning to get slower, the caravan moved to Lahore. The Gaddafi Stadium at Lahore didn't prove to be any different as far as the ease of batting is concerned. The boundaries are pretty much of the same size and the surface offers even bounce and pace throughout the match. We saw a high-scoring match the last time here and we expect nothing different here in this match too. Dew will be a big factor but runs on the board first-up could be a massive advantage. For that reason, the team batting first will be looking to put up a total of at least 185 runs on the board.

LQ vs MS Dream11 Prediction

Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the upcoming Pakistan Super League match that is to be played between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team lineup right after the toss.

LQ vs MS Playing 11

  • Wicket-keeper:
    • Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen:
    • Shan Masood
    • Fakhar Zaman (VC)
    • Tim David
    • Abdullah Shafique
  • All-rounders:
    • David Wiese
    • Khushdil Shah (C)
  • Bowlers:
    • Imran Tahir
    • Rashid Khan
    • Blessing Muzarabani
    • Haris Rauf

LQ vs MS Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction

Find more Dream11 predictions and other tips and tricks on our dedicated Dream11 guide.

LQ vs MS Betting Tips

Although both sides are well placed at the moment, this match may prove to be an important juncture in the context of the tournament. Lahore Qalandars are coming off a loss in their last match and will not want to lose another one here. The Sultans, on the other hand, will want to continue to build on the superb momentum they already have. Comparing the two sides on form, the Sultans are undoubtedly ahead by a big margin. On paper, however, there isn't much to separate the two sides. The fact that the batting-friendly surfaces take a bit of sting off from the Qalandars' attack makes Sultans a better placed side on paper. For that reason and the others stated above, betting on a Multan Sultans win should be the way to go here.

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Fakhar Zaman bats at number three for Pakistan and he is making most of the opportunity he has had while batting up the order for the Qalandars. He has undoubtedly been the most impactful batsmen from the Qalandars camp and will be a tough one to deal with for the Sultans. Bet on Fakhar Zaman to be the best batsman of the match for Qalandars.

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    Total Runs - Match - Over 319.5

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This is a new venue and while there will be uncertainties surrounding it, it is nonetheless expected to be a high-scoring venue. Short boundaries and quick outfield will add to the advantage for the batsmen. For that reason, expect the match total to exceed 319.5 runs.

Today Match Prediction

Multan Sultans To Win the Match, 1.82

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Who will win LQ vs MS

Lahore Qalandars 63.8% (391)
Multan Sultans 36.2% (222)
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