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PSL 08, ISL vs LAH: Playing XIs, Live Score, Fantasy Tips And Prediction


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Two top-tier teams, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, will take on each other in the 26th game of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Thursday. The high-voltage clash will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 


Team Preview: Islamabad United

Led by Shadab Khan, Islamabad United have had a dream run in the competition, placed second in the standings with six victories in eight matches. 

Although they got a shilly-shally start to their PSL 2023 campaign, succumbing to two defeats in their first five fixtures, the Men in Red were quick to bounce back, recording clinical wins in their subsequent three matches. 

While Azam Khan has silenced his critics with some belligerent knocks, Tom Curran and Hasan Ali have emerged as their two most successful bowlers with eight scalps each. 

So, moving on to this encounter, Islamabad United will look to dethrone Lahore Qalandars and occupy the top spot. 


Team Preview: Lahore Qalandars

On a similar note, Lahore Qalandars have enjoyed stellar success in the tournament, topping the PSL standings with twelve points to their name. 

Despite losing their second game to Karachi Kings, the Qalandars scripted a comeback for ages, winning five successive games and qualifying for the playoffs. 

While Shaheen Afridi and Rashid Khan have weaved their magic with the ball, Fakhar Zaman, Sikandar Raza and Abdullah Shafique have emerged as massive threats to the opponent teams. 

However, the Qalandars are coming off a 36-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi and will, therefore, look to get back on the winning track when they enter the field on Thursday. 


Match Details

Date and Time: March 9, 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV and FanCode

Pitch Report: The surface in Rawalpindi traditionally remains flat and favourable for the batters. The spinners might get decent assistance throughout the day. As teams chasing have won most of the games played at the venue this year, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 


Probable XIs

Islamabad United: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (WK), Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rumman Raees, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Lahore Qalandars: Shawaiz Irfan/Mirza Tahir Baig, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Sam Billings (WK), Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi (C), Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan


Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keepers: Azam Khan, Sam Billings
Batters: Colin Munro, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr/Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Shaheen Afridi
Vice-Captain: Azam Khan/Abdullah Shafique

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Prediction

Lahore Qalandars look formidable on both batting and bowling fronts and will likely emerge triumphant in this match.