Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars, PSL T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 09 March 2023

isu vs lhq Match Prediction & Analysis

Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars will lock horns in the 26th match of the 2023 Pakistan Super League played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.]

With six wins and two losses, Islamabad United are lying at the second position with 10 points to their name. Skipper Shadab Khan will be hoping that side can continue their winning ways in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars suffered defeat at the hands of Peshawar Zalmi. The Defending Champions will be looking to make amends and put in an improved performance against United.

Earlier this season, Lahore Qalandars registered a comprehensive 110-run win over Islamabad United in a game played at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Islamabad United Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan and Faheem Ashraf to deliver the bulk of the runs

With 280 runs at an average of 46.66, wicket-keeper batsman Azam Khan has topped the batting charts for United and delivered match-winning performances for the side in this year’s tournament.

In the previous match, Faheem Ashraf smashed a splendid half-century to help United edge past Sultans in a thriller. Left-hander smashed unbeaten half-century off 26 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes. Besides Ashraf, Shadab Khan found form with the bat and smashed 44 runs off 25 balls, whereas Colin Munro scored a brisk 40 off 21 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rumman Raees, Hasan Ali, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shadab khan and Faheem Ashraf to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, captain Shadab Khan was the standout performer for Islamabad and claimed 2 for 26 in his four overs.

Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Mubasir Khan, Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rumman Raees/Hasan Ali, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Hasan Ali, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Colin Munro, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Mubasir Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Lahore Qalandars Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Sam Billings, Hussain Talat, David Wiese and Sikandar Raza to do the bulk of the scoring.

With 250 runs in eight innings, opener Fakhar Zaman is the leading run-scorer for Qalandar so far this season.

In the previous match, Hussain Talat showcased decent form for Qalandars and finished the innings with the top-score of 63 runs off 37 balls with the help of four fours and five sixes. He was well supported by Shaheen Afridi, who was promoted up the order and smashed his maiden PSL half-century with the help of three fours and five sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah, Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese and Zaman Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Shaheen Afridi was the best bowler on display for Lahore and finished with figures of 4 for 31 in his four overs.

Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI:

Fakhar Zaman, Shawaiz Irfan, Sam Billings (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, Rashid Khan, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Lahore Qalandars Actual Playing XI:

Abdullah Shafiq, Sikandar Raza, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Zaman Khan, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Sam Billings, David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Rashid Khan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is going to host the 26th match of the 2023 Pakistan Super League between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.

Islamabad United will take heart from the fact that they have won their two matches played at Rawalpindi.

Venue Details

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is going to host the 26th match of the 2023 Pakistan Super League between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.

Islamabad United will take heart from the fact that they have won their two matches played at Rawalpindi.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 180 runs on the board in their allotted 20 overs. The majority of the matches played at the venue this season have been won by side batting second.