PSL 2024 PES vs LAH: Match 17 Fantasy Predictions, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

PES vs LAH, PSL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 17th Match (Source: x.com)

The Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will be playing against Lahore Qalandars (LAH) in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). This game will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Saturday, 2nd March, 2024 at 2:30 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, top picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

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PES vs LAH Head-to-head Stats

PES vs LAH Pitch Report

The wicket at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium will be good for batting. The batters will enjoy the surface as they will get full value for their shots on this wicket. A high-scoring clash is on the cards.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (PSL)

Matches: 19
Matches Won Batting First: 7
Matches Won Batting Second: 11
No Result: 1

Average score batting first: 190
Average score batting second: 171
Highest Score: 262 /3 by Multan Sultans  vs Quetta Gladiators
Lowest Score: 107/9 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

• Pick more top order batters from both the team.
• Pacers will be the safer picks in the bowlers section.

PES vs LAH, Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario 1: If Peshawar Zalmi bat first

• Babar Azam becomes an ultimate choice in your team if Peshawar Zalmi bat first. He is in excellent form in this tournament. 
• Saim Ayub is also in great touch for last two matches and he will be playing crucial part while building a big target.
• Arif Yaqoob did a great job in the last match with the ball. He might be a rewarding choice for the fantasy contests of the match.

Scenario 2: If Lahore Qalandars bat first

• Rassie van der Dussen has been in excellent form with the bat and is the top scorer for his side. 
• Sahibzada Farhan is also in good form with the bat and second top run-scorer for his side. Farhan will be a safe choice for the game.
• Shaheen Afridi can be dangerous with the new ball. However, given that it is a day game, Afridi will be a bit risky choice for the match. 

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PES vs LAH Winner Predictions

Looking at the the record of the two teams at this venue and current team form, there is a chance that the Peshawar Zalmi will pick up the win in this match.

PES vs LAH, Top Player Picks

Babar Azam (PES)

The Pakistani superstar has looked excellent with the bat in this tournament. Babar Azam scored 111 runs in just 63 balls in the last match. He is also the top run-scorer of this tournament.

Saim Ayub (PES)

Saim Ayub is in decent touch with the bat. In last two innings he has scored 126 runs and he is the second highest run-scorer for his team.

Rassie van der Dussen (LAH)

The South African batter, Rassie van der Dussen has been in great form with the bat, he has scored 300 runs in six innings and also the second top run-scorer of this tournament.

Shaheen Afridi could be an important choice for the fantasy contests of the game (Source: x.com)

Shaheen Afridi (LAH)

Skipper Shaheen Afridi is regularly picking up wickets for his team and the top wicket-taker of his side. In last two matches he has picked up 5 wickets. His current form makes him a top-pick for the match.

PES vs LAH, Differential Picks

Arif Yaqoob (PES)

Arif Yaqoob bowled an excellent spell in the last match and picked up five wickets. So far in three matches he has eight wickets under his belt.

Sahibzada Farhan could be a game-changing pick for the fantasy contests (Source: x.com)

Sahibzada Farhan (LAH)

Sahibzada Farhan is consistently scoring runs for his team and is the second top run-scorer of his side. But he has failed to deliver in the last games and his current form makes him a differential choice.

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PES vs LAH, Fantasy Expert Advice

 Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-3-3-3 or 1-3-3-4.

PES vs LAH Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Haseebullah, Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Rovman Powell, Paul Walter, Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers: Luke Wood, Shaheen Afridi, Arif Yaqoob

Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi

Peshawar Zalmi: 7 Players; Lahore Qalandars: 4 Players

PES vs LAH Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers: Luke Wood, Shaheen Afridi, Arif Yaqoob, Naveen ul Haq

Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Rassie van der Dussen

Peshawar Zalmi: 6 Players; Lahore Qalandars: 5 Players