PSL 2023, LHQ vs PSZ: Preview, Prediction And Fantasy Tips
Babar Azam (Source: Twitter)
It's the middle-of-the-table clash between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as match number 15 gets underway in the Pakistan Super League.
Team Preview: Lahore Qalandars
With two wins in three matches, they are currently in third position with four points in their kitty. While they would be looking to move to second position with a win, their net run rate needs an uplift too which is currently in a negative state.
Their only loss came against Karachi Kings as they were bundled out for 118 while chasing the target of 186. Apart from that, they were decent in the two wins that came against Multan and Quetta.
Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman are prime contenders to deliver if Lahore succeeds in this game.
Team Preview: Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar have also won two games but have featured in an extra encounter, this means they have four points from four games but the most important thing is they have got their run-rate on the extremely poorer side as it is worse than their counterparts.
Zalmi started their campaign with a tight win against Karachi after which they were defeated by Multan. But their resilience against Quetta earned them a win in the third game, moreover, in their recent clash against Islamabad, they suffered a defeat by 6 wickets.
Babar Azam and Jimmy Neesham along with Mohammad Haris have been doing well and are expected to do well in their upcoming matches as well.
Match Details
Date and Time: February 26, 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
Pitch Report: The venue has been quite batting-friendly in the recent past with scores ranging from 160-170. Teams winning the toss would like to bat first considering chasing becomes difficult here.
Predicted Playing XI
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Tahir Baig, Jordan Cox (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan
Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris (wk), Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, James Neesham, Dasun Shanaka, Wahab Riaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Qadir and Arshad Iqbal
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Haris
Batters: Babar Azam, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Tahir Baig
All-Rounders: James Neesham, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Usman Qadir, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Prediction
The game could be an extremely tight one as the sides will be playing their best cricket. However, Peshawar with the kind of line-up they have got looks like the strong favourite.
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