PSL 2024 QUE vs LAH: Match 28 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
QUE vs LAH, PSL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 28th Match (Source: x.com)
Quetta Gladiators (QUE) and the defending champions Lahore Qalandars (LAH) entertain fans in the ongoing ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Match No. 28 is all set to be played on a doubleheader Sunday, March 10th, 2024, at the National Stadium in Karachi at 7:30 PM IST. The Gladiators beat the Qalandars by a margin of five wickets when both sides met earlier in Match No. 4 of the current campaign at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Notably, the reigning champions, the Qalandars have already been eliminated.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
QUE vs LAH - Head-to-Head Stats
The Qalandars are just slightly ahead with nine victories in 17 PSL matches against the Gladiators.
| Matches | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore Qalandars | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
QUE vs LAH - Pitch Report
The surface at the National Stadium in Karachi is a balanced one and will be supportive to both batters and bowlers. Chasing sides have managed to win more T20 matches played at this venue. So the skipper winning the toss may look to field first.
National Stadium, Karchi (Domestic T20 Records)
Matches: 61
Matches won batting first: 24
Matches won batting second: 37
Average first innings total: 174
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Top-order batters from both sides is beneficial.
- Seam bowlers from either side will also get you good points.
QUE vs LAH - Fantasy Cricket Tips
If Quetta Gladiators Fields First
The spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Abrar Ahmed have been the leading wicket-takers for the Qalandars so far. The former has picked up 13 while Ahmed has 12 scalps to his name. Hosein also managed to pick up a hat-trick against Peshawar Zalmi in the last match. The pair will again be looking to be amongst the wickets. The opening pair of Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel has to do the bulk of the scoring.
If Lahore Qalandars Fields First
Pace bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Zaman Khan are leading the bowling chart for the Qalandarss. Skipper Shaheen has snared 11 scalps while Zaman has ten wickets under his belt. Rassie van der Dussen and Sahibzada Farhan will again be the ones to watch out for in the run-chase.
QUE vs LAH - Winner Predictions
The champions from the last two seasons, the Qalandars have already been eliminated from the ongoing campaign. The Gladiators are favorites to clinch a victory here against the strugglers Qalandars.
QUE vs LAH - Top Player Picks
Jason Roy has been the man in form for the Quetta Gladiators (Source: x.com)
Jason Roy (QUE)
Jason Roy is the leading run-scorer for the Gladiators so far this season. The right-handed Englishman has scored 231 runs at an average of 33 which includes two half-centuries. The Gladiators will again rely on the opennig player to provide them a solid start.
Saud Shakeel (QUE)
Saud Shakeel has managed to hit the second-most runs after Roy for the Gladiators. The left-handed opening batter has amassed 221 runs at an average of 32 with one half-century to his name. Shakeel and Roy are the only two players with over 200 runs for their side.
Rassie van der Duseen has been in brilliant form for the Lahore Qalandars (Source: x.com)
Rassie van der Dussen (LAH)
Rassie van der Dussen has racked up the second-most runs so far in PSL 9. The right-handed South African has smashed 364 runs and is averaging 73 with one hundred and three half-centuries. The in-form top-order player is a must-pick for this category.
Sahibzada Farhan (LAH)
Sahibzada Farhan has struck the second-most runs after van der Dussen for the Qalandars in this campaign. The right-handed opening player has scored 241 runs at an average of 40 with three fifties under his belt.
QUE vs LAH - Differential Picks
Khawaja Nafay (QUE)
Khawaja Nafay has scored close to 150 runs and is averaging 27 with one half-century in the ongoing season. The right-hander is a middle-order player and he could be the differential pick for this fixture. Notably, the youngster won the Player of the Match award against the Qalandars itself for his knock of 60*.
Fakhar Zaman (LAH)
Explosive left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman is due for a big knock under his belt. The 33-year old opening player has racked up the third-most runs after van der Dussen and Sahibzada for the Qalandars. This could be the fixture in which Zaman goes big.
QUE vs LAH - Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the probable-XIs, a combination of 1-4-2-4 would be ideal for the game.
QUE vs LAH - Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Jason Roy, Khawaja Nafay, Rassie van der Dussen, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Saud Shakeel, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan
Captain: Jason Roy
Vice-captain: Saud Shakeel
Quetta Gladiators: 5 Players, Lahore Qalandars: 6 Players
QUE vs LAH - Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Laurie Evans
All-rounders: Saud Shakeel, David Wiese, Jahandad Khan
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Vice-captain: Saud Shakeel
Quetta Gladiators: 5 Players, Lahore Qalandars: 6 Players
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