PSL 2024 KAR vs LAH: Match 26 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Kieron Pollard has been in good form with the bat in the tournament (Source: x.com)Kieron Pollard has been in good form with the bat in the tournament (Source: x.com)

Karachi Kings (KAR) and Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will square off against each other in the 26th match of the ongoing ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). The match is all set to be played on Saturday, March 09th, 2024, at National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan at 7:30 PM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.


KAR vs LAH - Important Player Picks (Top 5 Players)

Players
Series Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Kieron Pollard (KAR)235 Runs in 6 Innings56.71
Hasan Ali (KAR)13 Wickets in 8 Innings 55.25
Rassie van der Dussen (LAH)364 Runs in 7 Innings74.14
Shaheen Afridi (LAH)11 Wickets in 7 Innings 63.57
Shoaib Malik (KAR)205 Runs and 2 Wickets in 8 Innings46.63


KAR vs LAH - Toss Factor

The wicket at the National Bank Arena will favour the batters. The captain winning the toss will look to bowl first at this ground. The sides batting second have already managed to secure two victories in three matches in PSL 9. 

Scenario: If Karachi Kings win the toss

If the Karachi Kings win the toss, they will look to bowl first. Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, and Blessing Muzarabani have been among the wickets, and they will again be crucial in this fixture. The batting will rely on the experienced campaigners Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard, as well as James Vince and Tim Seifert, who will play an important part in this game.

Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars wins the toss

Shaheen Afridi, the skipper of Lahore Qalandars, will also be looking to bowl first. Shaheen Afridi is leading the bowling chart for his side. Zaman Khan, who picked up four wickets in the last match, will also play a crucial part while bowling first. Rassie van der Dussen and Sahibzada Farhan are the key batters for the Lahore Qalandars, and a lot will again depend on the duo in a big run-chase.


KAR vs LAH - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

Scenario: If Karachi Kings bat first

Kieron Pollard (KAR): Kieron Pollard is the leading run-getter for the Kings this season. The right-handed batter has struck out 235 runs in six innings at an average of 78.33 with a strike rate of 157.72. Kings will again rely on him to guide them to a victory against the Qalandars.


Rassie van der Dussen has been in brilliant batting form in the tournament (Source: x.comRassie van der Dussen has been in brilliant batting form in the tournament (Source: x.com

Rassie van der Dussen (LAH): Rassie van der Dussen is the leading run-scorer for the Qalandars and the second-top run-scorer of this tournament. He has scored 364 runs in seven innings with one century and three fifties. He is the top choice in this match for the captain/vice-captain role.

Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars bat first

Rassie van der Dussen (LAH): As mentioned earlier, Rassie van der Dussen has been in brilliant batting form in the tournament. He will be a top C/VC option for this game, irrespective of the toss.


Shoaib Malik can contribute with both the bat and the ball for his team (Source: x.com)Shoaib Malik can contribute with both the bat and the ball for his team (Source: x.com)

Shoaib Malik (KAR): Veteran Shoaib Malik has struck the second-most runs for the Kings thus far. The right-handed middle-order player has scored 205 runs at an average of 29.29, which includes one half-century. He also picked up two wickets this season. His all-round ability and current form make him an essential pick in this category.


KAR vs LAH - High Risk, High Reward

James Vince (KAR): James Vince is an excellent T20 performer, as he plays various tournaments across the globe. In this season of the PSL, he has scored 151 runs in seven innings. Considering his form and batting position, he is a risky but worthy pick.

Sahibzada Farhan (LAH): Opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has scored the second-most runs for the Qalandars. The right-handed player has scored 241 runs, but his consistency is a concern, and that makes him a risky choice.


KAR vs LAH - Stay Aways

Sikandar Raza (LAH): Sikandar Raza has been poor so far for the Qalandars. He has managed to score only 63 runs in six innings at an average of a mere 10.5. He has also picked up just two wickets in five innings. He could well be given a miss here.