Cricket Prediction | LQ vs PZ | PSL 2025 | 29th Match | May 18 – Can LQ Seal a Playoff Spot?

LQ vs PZ Match Analysis

The penultimate group-stage clash of the season sees Lahore Qalandars locking horns with Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi. The match is set for a 7:30 PM local start and promises to be an electrifying contest under lights. With playoff spots heating up, both teams will be keen to bring their A-game.

Lahore Qalandars have had a bumpy ride this season, failing to capitalize on strong starts and often letting games slip away in crunch moments. Their core strength remains their bowling attack, but inconsistent batting continues to haunt them.

Peshawar Zalmi, instead, look to be in a much better place than they were this time last year, with their top order performing, and their bowlers doing a commendable job in restricting the opposition’s scoring.

Also check: LQ vs PZ Live Score, 29th Match

Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi Team Preview & Squads

Lahore Qalandars

LQ cap Afridi’s pace isn’t just speed — it’s a tactical sermon preached in yorkers and bouncers. He is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the PSL because he has the amazing on-field personality to accompany his left-arm style of swinging the new ball.

The LQ batting figures to include electric personalities like Fakhar Zaman and Sam Billings, both of whom as we have seen time and again can change the game in a few overs. Their middle order of Sikandar Raza and Abdullah Shafique has been up and down, but waiting too long to make big runs leaves too much for the lower order to do.

If bowling were music, Shaheen brings the bass drop and Rauf follows with the guitar solo that shreds your top order. Given depth with Shakib Al Hasan and Sikandar Raza providing experienced and diverse spin options, and Zaman Khan’s death-bowling experience gives them the best balanced attack in the tournament.

In their prior match up with Karachi Kings on May 4th LQ put up 160/8 in 15 over. However, DLS adjusted the total for Karachi Kings to 168 and they were able to chase it down in 14.3 overs losing 4 wickets. Tom Curran and Shaheen Afridi both took early wickets but a counter attack from the Kings started to take its toll.

Lahore Qalandars Squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Sam Billings (Wk), Muhammad Akhlaq, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Tom Curran, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Azab, Mohammad Naeem, Momin Qamar, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rishad Hossain, Salman Mirza, Shakib Al Hasan, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Zaman Khan

Peshawar Zalmi

Poise in his stance, plots in his mind — PZ’s calm is Cap Babar-shaped. His consistency at the top ensures a solid foundation in most games. His calm under pressure has helped Zalmi hold their nerve in tight finishes.

With Babar painting, Saim dancing, and TKC detonating — PZ’s top order is a cricketing mixtape. In the middle overs, Mohammad Haris provides that X-factor with his style of batting. When partnered with Najibullah Zadran and Hussain Talat, their batting order should look well-balanced all the way through the order.

Alzarri Joseph and Luke Wood lead the pace attack with swing and bounce, while George Linde and Sufiyan Muqeem provide spin variety. The presence of young talent like Arif Yaqoob and Ihsanullah adds unpredictability.

The most recent game that Zalmi played was against the Multan Sultans on May 05, and they only allowed their opponents to score 108. They chased the target quickly, in just 13 overs, and won by 7 wickets, and had 42 balls left. Saim Ayub was the top scorer for Zalmi with a quickfire 40, but there was little doubt who was going to win this match.

Peshawar Zalmi Squad

Babar Azam (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris (Wk), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Max Bryant, Hussain Talat, Ihsanullah, Alzarri Joseph, George Linde, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Nahid Rana, Najibullah Zadran, Mitchell Owen, Saim Ayub, Sufiyan Muqeem, Luke Wood

LQ vs PZ Outfield Report

The Rawalpindi surface is known for being batting-friendly with true bounce and short square boundaries. Expect high-scoring encounters with little margin for error for bowlers. However, the new ball might assist pacers in the first couple of overs.

The weather will be clear with no rain threat, with day time temperatures about 28°C for the match hours and a light breeze to make it comfortable. Dew is likely to be a factor in the second innings and may help the chasing side.

Historically, Rawalpindi has witnessed 180+ totals being chased with ease. The average first-innings score is around 175, but teams batting second often find it easier due to the dew. A score of 190 is par here, and anything below 170 might be vulnerable.

Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last 5 encounters between these two sides, Peshawar Zalmi have won 3 matches while Lahore Qalandars came out on top in 2.

LQ vs PZ Prediction

According to cricket analysts Peshawar Zalmi have a 52% chance of Winning.

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