LAH vs PES Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between Lahore vs Peshawar?

Preview:

Lahore Qalandars (LAH) is set to face Peshawar Zalmi (PES) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday, March 2, in the 17th clash of PSL 2024. The Lahore-based franchise, led by Shaheen Afridi, finds itself languishing at the bottom of the points table, having lost all their matches this season. They faced a heavy defeat of 60 runs in their last game against Multan Sultans.

Their opponent, Peshawar Zalmi, is coming off a thrilling eight-run victory over Islamabad United. The Babar Azam-led side will be high on confidence as it is third in the points table, having lost two out of five games played. The upcoming clash promises to be an intriguing battle between the struggling Qalandars and the highly confident Zalmi.

Match Details:

Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is traditionally a batting haven where pacers struggle, and spinners need to be disciplined as the pitch provides little assistance to bowlers. Batters can expect to compile big scores, while bowlers must bowl tight lines and lengths to take wickets on this flat batting track. The team that wins the toss would look to bat first.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars

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

Peshawar Zalmi

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Babar Azam, the Peshawar Zalmi captain, is expected to showcase his batting capabilities in the forthcoming game. The opening batter has so far scored 330 runs in five games at an average of 82.50 and a strike rate of 151.37. He scored a brilliant hundred in the last game against Islamabad United.

Probably Best Bowler of the Match

Arif Yaqoob could be the best bowler in the forthcoming clash between Lahore Qalandars. The leg-spinner is currently the leading wicket-taker of the Zalmi, having picked up eight wickets from three games at an economy rate of 6.08. He picked up five wickets in the last game against Islamabad United and will be troubling the Lahore batters.

Today’s Match Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win the match

Scenario 1

Lahore Qalandars win the toss and bat

Power Play score – 45-55

First Innings Score – 185-195

Peshawar Zalmi win the match

Scenario 2

Peshawar Zalmi win the toss and bat

Power Play score – 65-75

First Innings Score – 205-225

Peshawar Zalmi win the match

Disclaimer: The Prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your Prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.