PSL 2023, Match 16: LAH vs ISL | Fantasy Tips and Teams

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Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United entertain fans in Match no.16 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The game begins at 7.30 PM (IST) and 7.00 PM (local time). Both teams will meet again later in the tournament in Match no.29 on Thursday, March 09, at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi.

Shaheen Afridi's Lahore Qalandars began PSL 8 campaign on a good note, as they have played three matches with two wins and one loss so far. They started the tournament with a victory against the Multan Sultans by a margin of just one run before facing a loss against the Karachi Kings by 67 runs. The team registered another win against Quetta Gladiators by 63 runs in the last game. With 4 points and a net run rate of -0.050, they are placed in the fourth position in the table. (All scenarios till Match no.14)

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On the other hand, Shadab Khan's Islamabad United has started the tournament well, as they have played four games so far with three wins and just one loss. They defeated the Kings by four wickets in their opening clash before losing against the Sultans by 52 runs. United then recorded back-to-back wins against Peshawar Zalmi and the Gladiators by six wickets and 63 runs, respectively. With 6 points and an NRR of +1.049, they occupy the second spot in the table. (All scenarios till Match no.14)

Before the action gets underway, let us look at some of the important stats, best player picks and the best-predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match.


Ground Stats: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Excluding Match no.15)

Numbers at the ground in the last 3 T20s

Total Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2

Average score batting first: 140
Average score batting second: 131

Average runs per over: 7.39
Average runs per wicket: 23.91


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Head-to-Head

Head-to-Head (Overall)

Total Matches: 15
Lahore Qalandars won: 6
Islamabad United won: 9

Head-to-Head (Last Season)

Total Matches: 3
Lahore Qalandars won: 3
Islamabad United won: 0


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars Team News

England international Sam Billings replaced Shai Hope against Peshawar Zalmi in Match no.15 and is most likely to continue for this contest as well.

Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XI

Mirza Baig, Fakhar Zaman, Sam Billings (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.


Islamabad United Team News

No major updates

Islamabad United Probable Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Hasan Ali, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Abrar Ahmed.


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Top Five Picks (Excluding Match no.15)

  1. Fakhar Zaman (LAH): Southpaw Fakhar Zaman has struck one half-century at a strike rate of 151.47 in 3 innings so far for the Lahore Qalandars. The left-handed batter is known for his explosive batting and should be considered for this fixture.
  2. Shaheen Afridi (LAH): The Qalandars skipper Shaheen Afridi is the leading wicket-taker for his side and is always a lethal weapon in any format game. The left-arm speedster is safe and worthy of a bet in this contest.
  3. Azam Khan (ISL): Islamabad United's wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan is the leading run-getter for his team in PSL 8. The right-handed batter smashed a breathtaking 97 off just 42 with nine fours and eight maximums against Quetta Gladiators in the last game as he looked in beast mode. 
  4. Rassie van der Dussen (ISL): South Africa international Rassie van der Dussen is yet to reach half-century in this edition. He is averaging 30.75 with the best score of 49 in 4 matches. The right-handed batter would be looking for a big score in this tie.
  5. Hasan Ali (ISL): Right-arm medium-fast bowler Hasan Ali has picked up three wickets each in the two matches he has played. He is amongst the wickets and could be an ideal pick for this encounter.


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Must picks for the match

Lahore Qalandars

  1. Fakhar Zaman - 103 runs in 3 innings
  2. Shaheen Afridi - 5 wickets in 3 innings
  3. Sikandar Raza - 69 runs and 1 wickets in 3 innings

Islamabad United

  1. Azam Khan - 166 runs in 4 innings
  2. Rassie van der Dussen - 123 runs in 4 innings
  3. Hasan Ali - 6 wickets in 2 innings

LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Risky Picks

Lahore Qalandars: Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan

Islamabad United: Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

  1. Fakhar Zaman (LAH)
  2. Rassie van der Dussen (ISL)
  3. Azam Khan (ISL)


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan 
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, M T Baig
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali

Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-captain: Rassie van der Dussen

LAH: 5 Players, ISL: 6 Players


LAH vs ISL, Match 16: Team for Winner Takes All Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings, Azam Khan 
Batters: Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Fakhar Zaman, M Tahir Baig
All-rounders: Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Zaman Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali

Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi

LAH: 5 Players, ISL: 6 Players