PSL 2024 Match 17, PES vs LAH | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Lahore Qalandars are on a six-game losing streak (X.com)

The embattled Lahore Qalandars are set to face off against the soaring Peshawar Zalmi in a crucial Match 17 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 on Saturday, March 2, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

PES vs LAH: Team Previews

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars, donning the mantle of defending champions, find themselves in dire straits, having stumbled through a nightmarish start to their campaign with six consecutive losses. 

Whether setting a target or chasing, victory has remained elusive, with their latest outing against Multan Sultans ending in a 60-run drubbing. With the sword of Damocles hanging over their playoff aspirations, they stand on the edge, where another loss would all but extinguish their hopes of a playoff spot.

Peshawar Zalmi

The Zalmi defeated Lahore in their last meet-up [X.com]

On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi, under the leadership of Babar Azam, has made a staggering comeback. After an initial stumble with two defeats, they've strung together a hat-trick of victories, propelling them to the third spot in the PSL 2024 points table.

Their recent win over Islamabad United was nothing short of a thriller, with Babar's century and Arif Yaqoob's fifer ensuring a defence of their 201 total by eight runs. Riding the wave of momentum, the Zalmi will aim to cement their playoff berth by preying on the wounded Qalandars.

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PES vs LAH: Rawalpindi Pitch Report

The pitch at Rawalpindi promises a run fest, being a heaven for batsmen with its flat surface that has historically favoured the chasers. The same trend is set to be seen during the upcoming clash with a high-scoring game on the cards. With four out of five T20Is at this venue being won by the teams batting second, the captain who wins the toss will likely opt to field, hoping to chase down the target.

PES vs LAH: Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Rassie van der Dussen, Kamran Ghulam, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Salman Fayyaz, Zaman Khan

Peshawar Zalmi: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Haseebullah Khan, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Paul Walter, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Arif Yaqoob, Salman Irshad

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PES vs LAH: Winner Prediction

As they ride the crest of a three-match winning wave, Peshawar Zalmi, bolstered by their formidable batting led by Babar Azam and a lethal bowling attack, are the favourites to win this clash.

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