PSL Cricket Match Prediction 2024 | Match 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Can LQ beat the last two times runners-up PZ? | March 02

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Analysis

On Saturday afternoon at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi will square off in Match 17 of the Pakistan Super League 2024. Thus far in the campaign, Peshawar Zalmi has picked up six points from its five games, while the Qalandars have played six and lost six. It starts in Rawalpindi at 14:00 local time on March 2.

In addition to losing by 60 runs on Tuesday, Lahore Qalandars lost by a significant margin to Multan Sultans in Match 14. It would be shocking if they were able to defeat Peshawar Zalmi in this match because the team has very little confidence in itself.

In the PSL 2024, Peshawar Zalmi had a slow start, but they are now up and climbing the standings. Nevertheless, despite winning their last three games against Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans, all of their triumphs were close ones.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Team Preview & Squads

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars, who are yet to win the championship, are making changes. Before the last game, they removed Shai Hope from the wicket-keeping position and replaced him with opener Sahibzada Farhan, who would now bat and keep wickets. Hope should be returning for this game.

In their most recent encounter, Lahore Qalanders faced a formidable 215 Rs and managed only 154/10 in 17 overs. Despite failing to convert their cameos into significant scoring opportunities, Sahib Farhan, Van Der Dussen, and Fakhar Zaman provided an attacking boost. Shaheen Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, George Linde, and Sikander Raza are all-rounders who need to step up and support the team.

After their bowlers conceded 214 runs in the previous game, they were sent to the cleaners. In the encounter, Shaheen Afridi claimed two wickets, while Carlos Brathwaite and Sikander Raza each contributed one wicket. All of their bowlers failed to stop the run flow and conceded runs at around 9+ RPO.

Lahore Qalandars Squads

Lahore Qalandars Squads

Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Sikandar Raza, George Linde, Zaman Khan Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Jahandad Khan, Salman Fayyaz, ans Shai Hope.

Peshawar Zalmi

We do not anticipate any changes for Peshawar Zalmi before their match on Saturday afternoon, even though they are now playing at a different location. The team led by Babar Azam is playing well and is free of injuries.

Babar Azam’s 111 runs propelled Peshawar Zalmi to an incredible 201/5 in their 20 overs. At the opposite end, Saim Ayub, Paul Walter, and Asif Ali made brief appearances to keep the scoreboard ticking over. In addition to adding devastating firepower to their middle order, Rovman Powell has been in excellent form this season, hitting at a strike rate of 200+.

Their bowlers maintained composure to win the game by eight runs. Despite taking five wickets apiece, Paul Walter, Salman Irshad, Luke Wood, and Naveen Ul Haq combined for 176 runs in their 16 overs. Last night’s game-changing spell of 4-0-24-0 was bowled by Saim Ayub and Arif Yakoob together.

Peshawar Zalmi Squads

Peshawar Zalmi Squads

Babar Azam (c), Haseebullah Khan (wk), Arif Yaqoob, Salman Irshad, Saim Ayub, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Paul Walter, Rovman Powell, and Asif Ali,

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi outfield report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Teams that batted first and fielded first had an identical amount of victories at this location during the previous season. If either club wins the toss before this game, we anticipate that they will both opt to bat first.

Given the likelihood of rain on Saturday afternoon, there could be numerous disruptions. The entire time, it will be humid and the temperature will be in the mid-teens.

The competition’s greatest score to date, 262/3, was achieved on this pitch during the 2023 PSL! More speed, bounce, and carry are what we anticipate from this surface.

Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five meetings between the two teams, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi have won two and there has been one tie.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction

Winning the toss

• Peshawar Zalmi

Player of the Match

• Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam

Most runs

• Lahore Qalandars – Rassie van der Dussen
• Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam

Most wickets

• Lahore Qalandars – Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Peshawar Zalmi – Salman Irshad

Most sixes

• Lahore Qalandars – Rassie van der Dussen
• Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam

Team Scores Batting First

• Lahore Qalandars – 180+
• Peshawar Zalmi – 200+

According to cricket analysts, Peshawar Zalmi has a 53% chance of winning.