PSL 2024: Match 1, LAH vs ISL Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between LAH vs ISL? – CBTF Macha
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - PSL 2024
Get to Know Who will win LAH vs ISL, Pakistan Super League 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTF MACHA Prediction, Live score & winning percentage.
MATCH: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United
DATE: Feb 17, 2024
TIME: 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
VENUE: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium – Chittagong, Bangladesh
TOURNAMENT: Pakistan Super League 2024
In the grand opening clash of the PSL, Lahore Qalandars are set to lock horns with Islamabad United. The head-to-head statistics slightly favour Islamabad United, with 9 wins compared to Lahore’s 8. However, the story behind these numbers paint a compelling narrative. Initially, the teams stood neck and neck at 2-2 before Islamabad United surged ahead, claiming six consecutive victories. Lahore Qalandars, though, managed to halt this streak with a thrilling last-ball triumph in Abu Dhabi.
Despite Islamabad’s subsequent win at the same venue, Lahore Qalandars have dominated their recent encounters, triumphing in all five matches since PSL 2021. While Islamabad United maintain a slight lead in head-to-head encounters at 9-8, Lahore’s current five-game winning streak poses a significant challenge. The upcoming clash promises an exciting battle as Islamabad aim to halt Lahore’s winning momentum and assert their dominance once more.
Pitch Report
The ninth edition of the PSL kicks off at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, known as a haven for batters in the subcontinent. With four scores exceeding 200 and two surpassing 190, Lahore’s pitch leans heavily towards favouring batters, albeit offering some assistance to bowlers early on with seam and swing. Fortunately, there are no rain forecasts, ensuring viewers can relish the first PSL 2024 match without the worry of rain interrupting play.
Probable Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars:
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Dan Lawrence, Kamran Ghulam, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Syed Faridoun.
Islamabad United:
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, Salman Agha, Azam Khan, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, Obed McCoy.
Probable Best Batter of the match
In the recent nail-biting encounter in the ILT20 against Desert Vipers, Sikandar Raza of Dubai Capitals orchestrated a thrilling last-ball finish. Raza’s magnificent display saw him notch up 60 runs off a mere 45 deliveries, featuring 5 boundaries and 2 maximums, which earned him the prestigious Player of the Match accolade. His composure under pressure and ability to steer the game in his team’s favour highlighted his remarkable skill and temperament. Lahore Qalandars will eagerly anticipate him replicating such a performance.
Probable Best Bowler of the match
Rashid Khan’s absence looms large for Lahore Qalandars this season due to his ongoing recovery from back surgery. The team faces a significant gap to fill in the spin bowling department. However, young talent Syed Faridoun, who made a solitary appearance for Melbourne Stars in BBL’21, emerges as a potential option to provide some spin cover for the team. His inclusion brings hope amidst Khan’s absence.
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