PSL 2024 LAH vs KAR : Match 10 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Sanjay Sen

image-lsyewri3Rassie van der Dussen has been the man-in-form for the Lahore Qalandars (Source: x.com)

In the tenth match of the PSL 2024, the Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will be taking on Karachi Kings (KAR). The match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan on the 24th of February, 2024 at 7:30 PM IST.

Defending champions, Lahore Qalandars in the fifth position in the points table with three losses in three games. They are yet to open their account. On the other hand, Karachi Kings in the fourth position in the points table with one win and one loss in two games so far. They have notched up their first win in PSL 2024 in the last match.


LAH vs KAR Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)

Player
Tournament Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Rassie van der Dussen (LAH)
140 Runs in 3 Matches65.33
Zaman Khan (LAH)
4 wickets in 3 Matches42.67
Mir Hamza (KAR)
4 wickets in 2 Matches69
Shoaib Malik (KAR)82 Runs and 1 wicket in 2 Matches75.5
Kieron Pollard (KAR)77 Runs in 2 Matches64.5


LAH vs KAR - Toss Factor

There will be little help for the pacers with the new ball and spinners may find some assistance as the game progresses. Teams will prefer chasing as chasing sides have won four of the five games at Multan. The pitch will be a good one for batting. 

If Lahore Qalandars win the toss

Lahore will most probably opt to bowl first and in that case the likes of Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi who will bowl the key overs for their team will be excellent picks. Rassie van der Dussen, Sahibzada Farhan and Jahandad Khan are the key batters for Lahore and will be must in your fantasy teams. 

If Karachi Kings win the toss

Karachi Kings too is expected to chase if they win the toss. Mir Hamza, Daniel Sams and Hasan who will bowl the key overs for their team will be excellent picks. Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard are the key batters for Karachi and will be must in your fantasy teams.


LAH vs KAR - Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars Bat First

Rassie van der Dussen (LAH): Rassie van der Dussen is the best batter in his team and he's one of the best in the tournament. He has been in good form and will be a top C/VC option for this game irrespective of the toss.

Mir Hamza (KAR): Mir Hamza has four wickets to his name in two games until now. He bowls two overs towards the end of the innings and is a genuine wicket-taker. He picked up three wickets in that match. Hamza will be a top C/VC option if Lahore bats first.


Scenario: If Karachi Kings Bat First

image-lsyf2plrShoaib Malil can contribute with both the bat and the ball for his team in the match (Source: x.com)

Shoaib Malik (KAR): The Pakistani all-rounder has been in good form with the bat and decent with the ball. Shoaib Malik will be a good C/VC option irrespective of the toss.

Rassie van der Dussen (LAH): As mentioned earlier, Rassie van der Dussen will be a good C/VC option irrespective of the toss. He is a good player of fast as well as spin bowling and he is in good form.


LAH vs KAR- High Risk, High Reward

image-lsyf8ci3Kieron Pollard can be a game-changing pick in the match (Source: x.com

Kieron Pollard (KAR): Kieron Pollard will bat at number five for Karachi Kings. He is known for his big hitting but his consistency is a bit of concern. He is a good player of spin bowling and hits long sixes. The West Indian veteran will be a risk worthy of taking. 

Sahibzada Farhan (LAH): Sahibzada Farhan has played some great innings so far in this tournament. He has two fifties in three matches but he failed in the last match and scored only 2 runs. Farhan's start to the season makes him a pick you can trust again in this match. 


LAH vs KAR, Stay Aways

Mohammad Nawaz (KAR): Mohammad Nawaz has not been in any kind of form in the tournament so far. So, keeping his current form in mind, it is better to stay away from Nawaz.

Carlos Brathwaite (LAH): Carlos Brathwaite also does not impressed with his batting skills so far in this tournament. Brathwaite is finding it difficult to get going in the tournament and hence dropping will not be a bad option.