PSL 2023: ISL vs LAH, Match 26 | Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips, Probable XIs, Pitch Report and Prediction
ISL vs LAH, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips: PSL 2023, Match 26 (Source: Twitter)
The 26th Match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) will see two already qualified teams for the next round; Islamabad United will lock horns with Lahore Qalandars. This match of PSL 8 will take place at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi on Thursday, March 09, 2023, at 7.30 PM IST. Before the game, let us look at some of the important stats, the prime player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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It's a clash of the table toppers as both teams are placed in the first two positions and have identical numbers. With six victories, two losses, and a net run rate of -0.036, Shadab Khan-led United is in second. On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi's Qalandars have also won 6 and lost 2 in 8 encounters. The defending champions occupy the top position in the table. (All scenarios till Match no.24)
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Pitch Report- Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi's pitch has produced totals above 200 with ease, as the batters have enjoyed scoring runs for fun on this strip in PSL 8. However, the chasing team has more advantage as they have won 4 of the six games played at the venue in this edition.
Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)
Total Matches: 6
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 4
Average score batting first: 192
Average score batting second: 184
Average runs per over: 9.57
Average runs per wicket: 27.92
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Head-to-Head
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have clashed against each other 16 times in PSL's history, with the United emerging victorious on nine occasions and the Qalandars on 7.
Head-to-Head (Overall)
Total Matches: 16
Islamabad United won: 9
Lahore Qalandars won: 7
Head-to-Head (Last Season)
Total Matches: 3
Islamabad United won: 0
Lahore Qalandars won: 3
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United Team News
With the team already qualified for the Playoffs, they might rest some players.
Islamabad United Probable Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rumman Raees, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Lahore Qalandars Team News
The Qalandars have also made it to the next round, and even they will be looking to bench some important players.
Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XI
Shawaiz Irfan, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Sam Billings (wk), Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Top Five Picks
- Colin Munro (ISL): Islamabad United's no.3 batter Colin Munro has scores of 63 and 40 in the last two encounters and has struck the second-most runs for his side so far in PSL 8. The southpaw is amongst the runs and looks like a valuable pick for this fixture.
- Shadab Khan (ISL): United's skipper Shadab Khan, batting at no.4, smashed 44 off 25 with three fours and as many sixes in the last game against the Multan Sultans. He is also the joint-highest wicket-taker for his team this campaign, as the all-rounder is a worthy pick for this contest.
- Alex Hales (ISL): England international Alex Hales has yet to fire in this competition, as he scores 34, 12 and 1. However, the explosive right-handed batter would finally look to hit form in this tie.
- Abdullah Shafique (LAH): Batting at no.3, right-handed batter Abdullah Shafique is averaging 38.00 in 5 games. He has scores of 75, 45, 15, 48 and 7 for the Qalandars, as he is expected to deliver in this contest.
- Shaheen Afridi (LAH): Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi is the second-highest wicket-taker behind Ihsanullah in this edition. He took four wickets in his last outing as he is a sure-shot pick for the game against the United.
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Must picks for the match
Islamabad United
- Colin Munro - 268 runs in 8 innings
- Shadab Khan - 8 wickets in 8 innings and 72 runs in 6 innings
- Alex Hales - 47 runs in 3 innings
Lahore Qalandars
- Abdullah Shafique - 190 runs in 5 innings
- Shaheen Afridi - 14 wickets in 8 innings
- Fakhar Zaman - 250 runs in 8 innings
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Risky Picks
Islamabad United: Asif Ali, Rumman Raees
Lahore Qalandars: Shawaiz Irfan, David Wiese
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices
- Alex Hales (ISL)
- Colin Munro (ISL)
- Abdullah Shafique (LAH)
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Team for Head-to-Head Contests
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Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-captain: Colin Munro
ISL: 5 Players, LAH: 6 Players
ISL vs LAH, Match 26: Team for Winner Take All Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, Sam Billings
Batters: Asif Ali, Colin Munro, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Mubasir Khan, David Wiese
Bowlers: Mohammad Wasim Jr, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Sam Billings
Vice-captain: Azam Khan
ISL: 7 Players, LAH: 4 Players
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