The stage is set for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League, as Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United are gearing up to lock horns in the opening match of PSL 2023 on Saturday.
Both the teams are the joint most successful teams in the league, having won the title twice each. While Lahore Qalandars will start the league as the defending champions.
Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Lahore side once again, while Shadab Khan is the skipper of team Islamabad.
The first match of the Pakistan Super League between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The game will start at 8:30 PM IST.
LAH vs ISL Match Details (Lahore vs Islamabad Match 1)
Teams: Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United
Match & Tournament: Match 1, Pakistan Super League
Date & Time: 17/02/2024 (8:30 PM IST)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
LAH vs ISL Live Telecast
The live telecast of the Pakistan Super League is available to watch on the Fancode app and website.
Where can I see LAH vs ISL Pakistan Super League Live Score?
LAH vs ISL Live Score (LAH vs ISL Scorecard)
You can also track live scores and updates on the Stumps and bails website.
LAH vs ISL Playing 11 Pakistan Super League
Lahore Qalandars Playing 11
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope (wk), Rassie van der Dussen , Mirza Tahir Baig, David Wiese, Tayyab Abbas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Syed Faridoun, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.
Islamabad United Playing 11
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Tymal Mills, Ubaid Shah, and Naseem Shah or Rumman Raees
LAH vs ISL Pitch Report (Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report)
The Gaddafi stadium is known for providing assistance to batters and average first score on this surface is 176 runs.
LAH vs ISL Weather Report
The weather will remain pleasant during the Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United Pakistan Super League match in Lahore.
LAH vs ISL Odds
Lahore Qalandars: 1.91
Islamabad United: 1.83
LAH vs ISL Fantasy Cricket Tips
Batters: Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Colin Munro, Abdullah Shafique
Top Batter Pick: Fakhar Zaman
Zaman is in good form now and given the kind of pitch there is in Lahore, Zaman is likely to make a good impact.
Wicketkeeper: Azam Khan
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, David Wiese
Top All-rounder Pick: Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan has always delivered when his side needed his contribution, and the added captaincy role will boost him to play at his best.
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Top-bowler Pick: Shaheen Shah Afridi
The skipper of Lahore is a dangerous bowler, especially during the initial overs of the game due to his ability to swing the ball.
LAH vs ISL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices (LAH vs ISL Pakistan Super League Dream11 Team)
Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah is an exceptional T20 bowler, and his variety of swing in the first few overs and the yorker skill during the last overs of the game, makes him the most important player of the match.
Vice-Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Zaman finished the last season of PSL as the fourth highest run-getter with 429 runs in 13 games to pick him as captain for your fantasy team is a wise choice.
LAH vs ISL 5 must-picks (LAH vs ISL Hot Picks)
Player
Role/Stats
Alex Hales
Good track record in T20s
Fakhar Zaman
Fourth highest run-scorer in PSL 2023
Shadab Khan
In-form all-rounder
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Grabbed 19 wickets in 12 PSL games in last season
Haris Rauf
Dangerous bowler
Lahore Qalandars Key Players for Pakistan Super League
Fakhar Zaman
Abdullah Shafique
David Wiese
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Haris Rauf
Islamabad United Key Players for Pakistan Super League
LAH vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Team 2 Source: Dream 11
Player
Credits
Player
Credits
Azam Khan
8
Azam Khan
8
Alex Hales
9
Shai Hope
7
Fakhar Zaman (c)
9
Alex Hales
9
Colin Munro
8.5
Fakhar Zaman
9
Abdullah Shafique
8
Colin Munro
8.5
Shadab Khan
9
Abdullah Shafique
8
Imad Wasim
8.5
Shadab Khan
9
David Wiese
8
Imad Wasim (c)
8.5
Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc)
9
David Wiese
8
Naseem Shah
8.5
Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc)
9
Haris Rauf
8.5
Naseem Shah
8.5
***Disclaimer: The cricket match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not promise fixed results. All the information is published in good faith and for general information purposes only**
