PSL 2024 LAH vs PES: Match 12 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

image-lt14lq0jSaim Ayub could be a game-changing choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match (Source: x.com)

Matches are coming thick and fast in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). In the 12th match of the tournament, the Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will be playing against the Peshawar Zalmi (PES). This match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on the 25th of February 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. 


LAH vs PES Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)

Player
Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Sahibzada Farhan193 Runs in 4 Innings75.25
Rassie van der Dussen166 Runs in 4 Innings59.25
Zaman Khan6 Wickets in 4 Innings50.00
Babar Azam 171 Runs in 3 Innings
81.00
Luke Wood5 Wickets in 3 Innings 65.67


LAH vs PES - Toss Factor 

The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium has so far favoured the chasing team. The team fielding first won 80% of the games played here in PSL 2024. The skipper winning the toss will indeed look to field first. 

Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars Win the Toss

  • Shaheen Afridi will be desperate to win their first game in this tournament. Looking at the stats, the Qalandars will bowl first on winning the toss. 
  • Sikandar Raza can be a helpful pick if the Qalandars are chasing in the game. He can contribute with the ball when the wicket is slower and then leave an impact in the chase with the bat. 
  • Sahinzada Farhan's current form makes him a must-pick for the game, whether the Qalandars are bowling or batting first. 

Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi Win the Toss

  • The bowling unit of the Zalmi looked off-colour in the first two matches. However, in the last game, they did a lot better, and Babar will be confident enough to ask them to restrict the opposition to a moderate total. 
  • With the new ball, Luke Wood will surely be the player to watch out for if the Zalmi are fielding first. 
  • Saim Ayub has been in a challenging rhythm so far in the tournament. If he finds his mojo back, he might play a significant role in setting up the game for his team. 


LAH vs PES  - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

image-lt151bd3Sahibzada Farhan has been in good form with the bat (Source: x.com)

Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars win the match

Fakhar Zaman (LAH): With his current form being below par, Fakhar Zaman might be a risky choice as a captain or vice-captain for the match. But he can be a match-winner; thus, taking this risk might give you big rewards.

Sikandar Raza (LAH): The Zimbabwe international has not yet found his mojo in PSL 2024. However, on his day, Raza can be a game-changer with both the bat and the ball, giving you high returns in fantasy contests. 

Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi win the match

Babar Azam (PES): The Zamli skipper has been in fine form with the bat. If the team has to win the game, Babar Azam will have to make a valuable contribution. 

image-lt14xx8bThe Babar Azam and Saim Ayub partnership will be crucial for the Zalmi in the. match (Source: x.com)

Saim Ayub (PES): If you aim to win big, you can take a risk with Saim Ayub as the captain or vice-captain of the match. His lack of form will compel many users to ignore him in the fantasy XIs, giving you the perfect chance to cash in if Ayub fires today. 


LAH vs PES - High Risk, High Reward

Shaheen Afridi (LAH): The Lahore skipper is trying to find a rhythm with the ball. If Afridi can get into his own, he will give you big returns, and the fact that he might also come up with the order to bat makes him a risky-worthy pick. 

Rovman Powell (PES): The West Indian T20I skipper has been in great form with the bat recently. However, he had a quiet start to the tournament but looked good in the last match. Powell can be a match-winner on his day, but the fact that he comes lower down the order and his consistency is a concern makes Powell a risky choice. 


LAH vs PES Stay Aways


Haris Rauf (LAH): The Pakistani pacer is struggling to pick up wickets and contain runs. In his current form Haris Rauf is a player you can avoid in your fantasy XIs. However, it must be kept in mind that he suffered an injury in the last game and might not be a part of the playing XI. 

Mohammad Hairs (PES): Batting at number three, Mohammad Haris has had little impact with the bat. The youngster is known to be a big hitter, but Haris looks like a liability in his current form.