Lahore Qalandars. (Photo Source: Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM)
Lahore Qalandars will be hosting the inconsistent Peshawar Zalmi in the 15th match of the Pakistan Super League 2023 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday (February 26). The reigning champions thrashed Quetta Gladiators by 63 runs in their last game and are currently placed in the third position on the points table with two wins from their opening three games.
Shai Hope and Sikandar Raza put up a strong performance with the bat to help the Qalandars score 198/6 while batting first, which was followed by captain Shaheen Afridi and Namibian pace all-rounder David Wiese took three wickets each to restrict the Gladiators to just 135/8.
Babar Azam played a captain’s knock of 75*(58) against Islamabad United in the last game but the bowlers struggled while defending 156 runs. Despite a defeat, the Zalmi remain in the fourth position with four points from four games.
Match Details:
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: February 26, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium offers a balanced surface in T20 cricket. The pitch produces little help with a swing for the pacers with a new ball and the Qalanadars’ in-form pacers will definitely be looking to take advantage. However, this will be the first game at this venue this season so it will be interesting to see how it turns out on Sunday evening.
Probable Playing XIs for LAH vs PES:
Lahore Qalandars:
Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kamran Ghulam, Shai Hope (wk), Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
Peshawar Zalmi:
Mohammad Haris (wk), Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Cohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, James Neesham, Dasun Shanaka, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Arshad Iqbal, Sufiyan Muqeem
Probable Best Performers from LAH vs PES:
Probable best batter: Babar Azam
The star Pakistani batter continues his red-hot form with another fifty against Islamabad United in the last game. He smashed 75* off 58 but his effort was in vain after a poor bowling display. However, he is leading the scoring chart for his team this season with 171 runs from four innings and is likely to be a contender for the most runs award again.
Probable best bowler: Shaheen Afridi
The Pakistani speedster produced his best performance of this seaseon against Quetta Gladiators in the last game. He took three wickets and conceded just 22 runs from his four-over spell to guide his team to a big win. Shaheen was the leading wicket-taker last season and has already bagged five wickets in three innings at a decent economy rate of 7.33 this season.
Today’s Match Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win the match
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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