PSL 2024 PES vs LAH: Match 17 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats
Babar Azam has been in a fantastic form in the tournament (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 important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.
PES vs LAH Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)
| Players | Tournament Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 330 Runs in 5 Innings | 97 |
| Saim Ayub | 175 Runs in 5 Innings | 64 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 300 Runs in 6 Innings | 71.5 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 9 Wickets in 6 Innings | 56.83 |
| Arif Yaqoob | 8 Wickets in 3 Innings | 78.33 |
PES vs LAH - Toss Factor
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will support the batters. They can score freely after getting a look in on this track. The skipper winning the toss will look to bat first at this venue.
Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi Win the Toss
If Peshawar Zalmi win the toss, they will look to bat first at this ground. Setting a target could well be the perfect option at this venue. Luke Wood, Arif Yaqoob, Naveen ul Haq have been amongst the wickets and they will be again be crucial in this fixture. The batting will rely on the like of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub as both are also the leading run-getters for their side so far this season.
Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars win the toss
Lahore Qalandars will most probably opt to bat first. In that case the likes of Zaman Khan, Jahandad Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi who will bowl the key overs for their team will be excellent picks. Rassie van der Dussen and Sahibzada Farhan are the key batters for Lahore and will be must in your fantasy teams.
PES vs LAH - Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi Bat First
Babar Azam (PES): The Peshawar Zalmi skipper, Babar Azam has been in fine form with the bat. Babar is the key player of his side and is a perfect pick for this category.
Shaheen Afridi could be a vital choice for the fantasy contests (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. If Zalmi bat first, he will be eyeing for quick scalps at the start of the innings.
Scenario: If Lahore Qalandars Bat First
Rassie van der Dussen has been in a good form with the bat (Source: x.com)
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 excellent form and will be a top C/VC option for this game irrespective of the toss.
Babar Azam (PES): As mentioned earlier, Babar Azam has been in brilliant batting form in the tournament. He will be a top C/VC option for this game irrespective of the toss.
PES vs LAH - High Risk, High Reward
Sahibzada Farhan (LAH): Sahibzada Farhan has played some great innings so far in this tournament but his consistency is a concern and that makes him a risky choice.
Rovman Powell (PES): Rovman Powell has played some good innings with the bat but did not score big and also is trying to find a rhythm with the ball which makes him a high risk, high reward player.
PES vs LAH Stay Aways
Mohammad Haris (PES): Mohammad Haris has managed to score only 46 runs in five innings so far for his team. Considering his form he could be given a miss.
George Linde (LAH): George Linde managed to pick up only 1 wicket in three matches for his team so far and his economy rate is 9.50. You can avoid him in this game.
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