In Match 17 of the 2024 Pakistan Super League, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi clash at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2:30 PM local time. The Rawalpindi pitch offers a flat surface with decent pace and bounce, ideal for batsmen to score freely.
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LQ vs PZ Prediction
In the ongoing tournament, Lahore Qalandars find themselves at the bottom of the table, having lost all six of their matches so far. Their latest defeat came at the hands of Multan Sultans, where they suffered a heavy loss by 60 runs. Confidence within the team is notably low, casting doubt on their ability to secure a win against Peshawar Zalmi in the upcoming match.
On the contrary, Peshawar Zalmi had a rocky start to the tournament but has since found their rhythm, gradually climbing up the leaderboard. However, despite recent victories against Multan Sultans, Lahore Qalandars, and Islamabad United, it’s worth noting that these wins were all hard-fought and narrowly secured.
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Betting Tips – Our Analysis
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Coin Toss
Last season, teams had an equal share of victories whether they batted first or fielded at this venue. With the Rawalpindi pitch providing a flat track offering good pace and bounce, we predict that both Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi will opt to bat first upon winning the toss in the upcoming match.
Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi – Who Will Win?
With a strong batting lineup boasting experienced players, Peshawar Zalmi appears strong for the upcoming match. Although their bowling unit has faced challenges in recent games, Lahore Qalandars’ struggles with both batting and bowling as a cohesive unit suggest Peshawar Zalmi’s likely victory. All signs point towards Peshawar Zalmi winning this match.
LQ vs PZ Top Batter
When it comes to batting, Lahore Qalandars have a trio to watch out for: Rassie van der Dussen, Sahibzada Farhan, and Fakhar Zaman. Van der Dussen, with one century and two half-centuries in six innings, stands out. Farhan has also impressed, surpassing fifty thrice and maintaining a stellar average of 47.8 with a strike-rate of 144.84.
Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi relies on Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Rovman Powell. Powell, known for his explosive middle-order batting, smashed 46 runs in just 20 balls in their previous match. Ayub’s recent form is commendable, especially after his quickfire 88 off 55 balls against Lahore Qalandars in Match 12.
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Top Bowler
In the bowling department, Lahore Qalandars rely on Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sikandar Raza, and George Linde. Linde is known for his ability to keep the run rate in check. Afridi has been consistent, averaging a wicket every 16 balls with impressive figures of 3/33 in the tournament.
For Peshawar Zalmi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Luke Wood, and Arif Yaqoob are the ones to watch. Naveen has displayed his prowess by dismissing key batters like Azam Khan, while Yaqoob’s recent five-wicket haul against Islamabad United.
LQ vs PZ Batting First Team Scores
A projected score of at least 170-180 is expected by the team batting first.
LQ vs PZ Playing XI
Lahore Qalandars
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Kamran Ghulam
- Jahandad Khan
- Shai Hope (wk)
- Sikandar Raza
- George Linde
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
- Salman Fayyaz
- Zaman Khan
Peshawar Zalmi
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam (c)
- Haseebullah Khan
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Paul Walter
- Rovman Powell
- Asif Ali
- Luke Wood
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Arif Yaqoob
- Salman Irshad
LQ vs PZ – Head to Head
| Matches Played | LQ Won | PZ Won | Tie | No Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 19 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
LQ vs PZ Betting Tips
- Rassie van der Dussen stands out as Lahore Qalandars’ top run scorer against Peshawar Zalmi, closely trailing only Babar Azam in tournament runs.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi’s notable nine-wicket haul makes him a strong contender for Lahore Qalandars’ highest wicket-taker in the upcoming game.
- Babar Azam’s recent unbeaten century cements his position as Peshawar Zalmi’s main run scorer against Lahore Qalandars.
- Arif Yaqoon’s remarkable 5/27 in the last match suggests he could lead Peshawar Zalmi’s bowling attack in the forthcoming match.
- With an outstanding batting average of 82.5 in the PSL, betting on Babar Azam to surpass 31.5 runs is a smart move.
Last Updated on March 2, 2024
