PSL 2024 ISL vs LAH: Match 23 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
ISL vs LAH, PSL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 23rd Match (Source: x.com)
Islamabad United (ISL) and Lahore Qalandars (LAH) square off against each other in the ongoing ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 23rd match is all set to be played on a doubleheader Wednesday, March 06th, 2024, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions, and the best-predicted XIS for the fantasy contests of the match.
ISL vs LAH - Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches | Islamabad United Won | Lahore Qalandars Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
ISL vs LAH - Pitch Report
The track at Rawalpinidi Cricket Stadium is a balanced one. It offers help to both batters and spin bowlers. Side batting second may find success on this ground also considering the weather around.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Domestic T20 Records)
Matches: 20
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won batting second: 11
Average first innings total: 190
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Top-order players from either side could be profitable
- Quality seam bowlers may be beneficial for this contest
ISL vs PES - Fantasy Cricket Tips
If Islamabad United field first
Skipper Shadab Khan is the leading wicket-taker for his Islamabad side so far. The leg spinner has managed to pick up nine wickets. Seam bowler Naseem Shah has taken the second-most wickets after Shadab which is eight. The duo will again have to keep doing their job against the Qalandars. The batting will depend on the in-form Agha Salman and also Shadab who have even contributed with the bat this season.
If Lahore Qalandars field first
Captain Shaheen Afridi is leading the bowling chart for the Qalandars. The speedster has snared nine scalps while Zaman Khan has taken six wickets in PSL 9. The seam bowlers will again lead the bowling attack against United. The run-chase will be handled by the in-form batters Sahibzada Farhan and Rassie van der Dussen.
ISL vs LAH - Winner Predictions
The reigning champions, the Qalandars have suffered misrably this season. Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United might prove too much for the Qalandars in this contest.
ISL vs LAH - Top Player Picks
Agha Salman (ISL) - Agha Salman has struck the most runs for United in PSL 9. The right-handed top-order player has rakced up 225 runs in six innings at an average of 56.25 with two half-centuries. He is a top pick considering his solid form with the bat for United.
Shadab Khan played a brilliant knock with the bat in the last match (Source: x.com)
Shadab Khan (ISL) - Skipper Shadab won the Player of the Match award against Peshawar Zalmi for his all-round show. The right-handed player slammed 80 off just 41 and then picked up figures of 3/41 (4). Shadab is averaging 44 with the bat with two half-centuries. Notably, as mentioned above, he has also picked up nine wickets overall.
Rassie van der Dussen has been in fine form for the Qalandars (Source: x.com)
Rassie van der Dussen (LAH) - Rassie van der Dussen is the leading run-scorer for the Qalandars thus far. The right-handed South African has amassed 300 runs at an average of 75 which includes one century and two fifties. The explosive top-order batter is in fine form and a must pick.
Sahidzada Farhan (LAH) - Opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has mustered the second-most runs after van der Dussen for the Qalandars. The 27-year old right-handed player has scored 239 runs at an average of 48 with three half-centuries to his name.
ISL vs LAH - Differential Picks
Colin Munro (ISL) - Colin Munro has struck the second-most runs for United. The left-handed New Zealander has scored just over 200 runs and is averaging 33.5 with two half-centuries under his belt. The opening batter could be a differential pick for this fixture.
Fakhar Zaman (LAH) - Destructive left-hander Fakhar Zaman is due for a big knock in the ongoing campaign. The 33-year old has not even reached 100 runs in PSL 9. Zaman got start in the last game with score of 23 off 16. He may just get that big score in this contest.
ISL vs LAH - Fantasy Expert Advice
Considering the conditions and probable-XIs, a combination of 2-3-3-3 would be ideal for this fixture.
ISL vs LAH - Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Azam Khan, Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Colin Munro, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan
Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Vice-captain: Shadab Khan
Islamabad United: 5 Players, Lahore Qalandars: 6 Players
ISL vs LAH - Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Jordan Cox
Batters: Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen, Kamran Ghulam
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan
Bowlers: Rumman Raees, Hunain Shah, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Shadab Khan
Vice-captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Islamabad United: 6 Players, Lahore Qalandars: 5 Players
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