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Lahore Qalandars
Peshawar Zalmi
As the Pakistan Super League 2024 unfolds, anticipation surges as Lahore Qalandars square off against Peshawar Zalmi in the 12th Match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With both teams seeking their maiden victory in this season's campaign, the stakes are undeniably high.
Lahore Qalandars, despite showcasing prowess with the bat, find themselves grappling with a winless streak. Their performances batting first have been commendable, yet the inability to defend formidable totals has placed immense pressure on their bowling unit. With scores of 195/5, 187/7, and 166/5 in their first three outings of the season, they are acutely aware of the urgency to bolster their bowling prowess to secure a much-needed victory.
On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi commenced their campaign with a promising display, falling short by a mere 16 runs while chasing a daunting target of 207. However, their subsequent stumble in defending 154 underscores the imperative for a more resolute bowling effort.
Looking at the batting lineup and form of key players, we predict Peshawar to clear the ropes more times than Lahore.
The betting tip is...
Peshawar Zalmi will hit more boundaries.
63 %
37 %
Lahore QalandarsPeshawar ZalmiHeading into the crucial encounter, Lahore Qalandars' key players carry mixed fortunes from their performances in the initial 3 matches of the season.Β
Rassie van der Dussen has been a standout performer with the bat, amassing 140 runs at an impressive strike rate of 148.93, boasting a stellar average of 70 in the first three matches. Sahibzada Farhan has also contributed significantly, accumulating 121 runs at a commendable average of 40.33, with a strike rate of 139.08.Β
However, the bowling department demands improvement, with Zaman Khan managing only 4 wickets at a strike rate of 15.25, albeit maintaining an economy of 11.01 in 3 matches. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, while leading from the front, is yet to hit his peak, having secured 3 wickets with an economy of 7.83 in the initial 3 matches.
Rashid Khan is being missed badly by Lahore.
Predicted Lineup: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, George Linde, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan.
In the opening two encounters of the season, Peshawar Zalmi's performance has been a mixed bag, with certain players shining amidst the challenges. Captain Babar Azam has been the pillar of consistency with the bat, emerging as the sole batter to fire for the team.
In two matches, Azam has amassed an impressive 140 runs at a stellar average of 70, maintaining a formidable strike rate of 136.44. Additionally, Rovman Powell and Saim Ayub have provided valuable contributions, exhibiting explosive batting displays at a strike rate exceeding 150.
On the bowling front, the duo of Liam Wood and Salman Irshad has showcased glimpses of their prowess. Wood has scalped 3 crucial wickets at an economy rate of 7.53, while Irshad has mirrored his performance, also claiming three wickets at an economy of 8.57.
No changes in the lineup from the last match.
Predicted Lineup: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Waqar Salamkheil, Salman Irshad
Considering Lahore Qalandars' strong batting performances so far, especially from players like Rassie van der Dussen and Sahibzada Farhan, they are likely to put up a challenging total if they bat first. However, their bowling unit, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, needs to step up to defend totals effectively.
On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi's batting heavily relies on captain Babar Azam, who has been consistent. If he gets going along with supporting contributions from players like Rovman Powell and Saim Ayub, Peshawar Zalmi could chase down targets successfully.
Considering the balance of both teams and the pressure to secure a win, the match could be closely contested. However, given the current form and the depth in batting, Peshawar Zalmi might have a slight edge in this encounter.
