In the 12th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions, will face Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on February 25th, 2024. Known for its batter-friendly conditions, the venue typically witnesses first-inning scores of around 180. However, teams batting first will aim to push past the 200-run mark to provide their bowlers with a competitive advantage. While the pitch offers initial movement for fast bowlers, it tends to ease out as the match progresses.
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LQ vs PZ Prediction
At the bottom of the table, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi currently occupy the last two spots. Lahore is yet to secure a victory, having been defeated by Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, and Karachi Kings. Despite their challenges, this match presents Qalandars with their best opportunity to turn the tide.
Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi’s recent narrow victory over Multan Sultans has boosted their confidence, as they aim for back-to-back wins.
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Betting Tips – Our Analysis
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Coin Toss
Given that all matches in Lahore this season have been won by the team fielding first, it’s predicted that both teams will opt to bowl first in this upcoming clash.
Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi – Who Will Win?
Despite Peshawar Zalmi’s recent victory, we believe it’s Lahore Qalandars’ turn to shine. With a formidable lineup of bowlers and batters, they are poised to outperform Peshawar Zalmi. We back Lahore Qalandars will win in this upcoming match.
LQ vs PZ Top Batter
In Lahore Qalandars’ batting lineup, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, and Fakhar Zaman stand out. Zaman boasts an impressive T20 record with three centuries and 42 half-centuries in 229 innings. Van der Dussen, known for his all-round prowess, adds depth with his solid average of 35.93 and two half-centuries.
For Peshawar Zalmi, batting relies on Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan, and Rovman Powell. Powell’s explosive batting, evidenced by his quickfire 23 off 11 balls, contributes to his career tally of over 3600 T20 runs. Meanwhile, Azam’s stellar record includes a whopping 10097 runs with an impressive average of 43.90.
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Top Bowler
In Lahore Qalandars’ bowling department, keep an eye on Shaheen Shah Afridi, Zaman Khan, and Haris Rauf. Rauf’s recent dismissal of Shoaib Malik showcased his effectiveness, adding to his growing wicket tally. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi’s impressive record boasts 248 wickets in this format with a stellar strike rate of 16.0.
For Peshawar Zalmi, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Arif Yaqoob are key. Despite a costly performance, Yaqoob’s ability to take three wickets in one over stands out. Afghan bowler Naveen’s late-inning wickets on Friday highlight his potential impact. Watch for these bowlers to play crucial roles in the upcoming match.
LQ vs PZ Batting First Team Scores
A projected score of at least 160 is expected by the team batting first.
LQ vs PZ Playing XI
Lahore Qalandars
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ahsan Hafeez
- Jahandad Khan
- Shai Hope (wk)
- Sikandar Raza
- George Linde
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
- Haris Rauf
- 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 | LAH Won | PES Won | Tie | No Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
LQ vs PZ Betting Tips
- Back Sahibzada Farhan as Lahore Qalandars’ highest run-scorer against Peshawar Zalmi, following his impressive unbeaten 72 off 45 balls against Karachi Kings.
- Consider Zaman Khan as Lahore Qalandars’ top wicket-taker in this match, given his strong performance with figures of 2/25 on Saturday.
- Expect Babar Azam, with 171 runs in the tournament so far, to be Peshawar Zalmi’s highest run-scorer against Lahore Qalandars.
- Look out for Luke Wood as Peshawar Zalmi’s top wicket-taker, following his excellent spell of 2/13 from four overs on Friday.
- With three half-centuries in four innings, betting on Sahibzada Farhan to score over 31.5 runs in this game seems promising.
Last Updated on March 2, 2024
