PSL 2024 | LAH vs ISL, Match 1 | Hales and Azam Khan Could be the Differential Picks - Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today
LAH vs ISL, PSL 2024: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the Match 1 (Source: x.com)
It is time for the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League. In the first match of the new season, Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will be taking on Islamabad United (ISL). The match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 17th February at 8:30 PM IST.
For More Fantasy Tips and Teams, Click Here.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top-player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Team History in PSL
Lahore Qalandars
The Lahore Qalandars, under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi, have been the team to defeat in the last two seasons. They will be walking out on the field as the defending champions and will be looking to win the tournament for the third consecutive time.
The team boasts of a strong pace battery. They have the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan and Mohammad Imran Junior in their ranks, who will threaten all the tournament's batting line-ups. The team's batting will depend significantly on names like - Fakhar Zaman, Rasse van der Dussen, and Abdullah Shafique.
Players to watch out for: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abudllah Shafique
Islamabad United
Islamabad United managed to win the title in the first three editions. But since then, they have lacked consistency. This season, under the captaincy of Shadab Khan, Islamabad will try to bring back the franchise's glory.
They have a good batting line-up, with Alex Hales, Jordan Cox, and Colin Munro being the mainstays. Their spin department is quite strong, with Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Agha Salman in the ranks. However, the lack of form of the skipper in recent times and the return of Naseem Shah from injury will be the concerns for the franchise.
Players to watch out for: Alex Hales, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah
LAH vs ISL, Head-to-head
Lahore and Islamabad have played 17 matches against each other. The competition between the two teams has been fierce, with Islamad United just edging with nine wins.
However, the Qalandars are slightly ahead at the Gaddafi Stadium with three wins from five matches.
| Stats | Matches | Lahore Qalandars Won | Islamabad United Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| At Gaddafi Stadium | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Probable Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XI for Match 1 of PSL 2024
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope (wk), Rassie van der Dussen , Mirza Tahir Baig, David Wiese, Tayyab Abbas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Syed Faridoun, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.
Unavailabilities: Sikandar Raza and Bhanuka Rajapaksa will be unavailable for this game because of their ILT20 Commitment.
Islamabad United Probable Playing XI for Match 1 of PSL 2024
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Tymal Mills, Ubaid Shah, and Naseem Shah/Rumman Raees.
Unavailabilities: Muhammad Waseem will join the team after the ILT20 2024 final. The availability of Naseem Shah is not yet clear.
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is generally a flat one. The batters enjoy the true bounce and the lack of movement on this wicket. The spinners might be of some influence in the middle-overs of the game.
Gaddafi Stadium, Domestic T20 Records
Matches: 41
Matches Won Batting First: 27
Matches Won Batting Second: 14
Average First Innings Total: 176
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Who will win the match?
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium will be a batting friendly one. The team with better batters and better death-over bowlers will win this game. Given the playing conditions and the team compositions, Lahore Qalandars will have the advantage.
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Top Player Picks
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
- The skipper of the Qalandars will be their prime stay with the ball. His ability to pick up early wickets and the fact that he fancies batting at the top-order in the PSL makes him an important fantasy pick.
Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars)
- A lot of the Qalandars' batting effort will depend on how Fakhar Zaman gives them a start. Given the nature of the wicket, Zaman will be an important pick for the match.
Alex Hales (ISL)
- The English opener is coming into the tournament is coming into the tournament with a good batting form. If Hales gets going he will give you some important points pretty early and pretty quickly in the match.
Imad Wasim (ISL)
- The Pakistan all-rounder will be an important part of the team's campaign. Wasim is a very efficient bowler. He can open the bowling and also be effective in the middle-overs. Besides, Imad Wasim is also a very useful batter down the order. All these makes him a great choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Stay Aways
Lahore Qalandars: Haris Rauf
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Lahore Qalandars Bat First | Fakhar Zaman | Azam Khan |
| If Islamabad United Bat First | Alex Hales | Abdullah Shafique |
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Going with a batting heavy team might be beneficial. However, spin-bowling all-rounders could be the beneficial picks for the match. A 1-5-2-3 or a 2-4-2-3 combination might be ideal for the match.
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Export this team to the Cricket Exchange Fantasy App and WIN BIG
Wicketkeeper: Azam Khan
Batters: Alex Hales, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, M Tahir Baig, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, David Wiese
Bowlers: Ubaid Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan
Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-captain: Azam Khan
Lahore Qalandars: 7 Players; Islamabad United: 4 Players
LAH vs ISL, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Export this team to the Cricket Exchange Fantasy App and WIN BIG
Wicketkeepers: Azam Khan, Shai Hope
Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Abudllah Shafique, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, David Wiese
Bowlers: Rumman Raees, Tymal Mills, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-captain: Abdullah Shafique
Lahore Qalandars: 6 Players; Islamabad United: 5 Players
.jpg "Why England Start 5/0?")
.jpg "Sarfaraz on Phone Call!")
.jpg "Ashwin's Error Penalised")
.jpg "Dhurv Jurel hits a six off Mark Wood")
 "Probuddha Bhattacharjee")