Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars- 26th match - 9 March 2023

The 26th match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 9th of March between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi.

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Islamabad United Form Guide:

Islamabad United are currently placed at the second position on points table.

The top run scorer for Islamabad United is Colin Munro with 268 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Islamabad United in the tournament is Tom Curran with 8 scalps under his belt.

Islamabad United have won their previous match against Multan Sultans by 2 wickets.

Multan Sultans batted first and they posted a total of 205 for 5 in 20 overs. Shan Masood played superbly and scored 75 runs in 50 balls. Tim David provided the impetus into the innings with his knock of 60 runs in just 27 balls to take Multan Sultans to a strong total of 205 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Islamabad United lost Alex Hales early on. After his dismissal, Colin Munro and Rahmanullah Gurbaz played exceptionally well and struck the ball hard. Shadab Khan also chipped in his with a 44 run knock. A real game changing innings was played by Faheem Ashraf, who smashed 51 not out in 26 balls to take Islamabad United home in the 20th over with 2 wickets in hand.


Lahore Qalandars Form Guide:

Lahore Qalandars are currently placed at the 1st position on points table.

The top run scorer for Lahore Qalandars is Fakhar Zaman with 250 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Lahore Qalandars is Shaheen Afridi with 14 scalps under his belt.

Lahore Qalandars have lost their previous match against Peshawar Zalmi by 35 runs.

Peshawar Zalmi batted first and they posted a total of 207 before being bowled out. Saim Ayub was the star of the show as he struck 68 runs in 36 balls to lay a great foundation for a big total. Tom Kohler Cadmore provided the finishing touch by smashing 36 runs in just 16 balls to take Peshawar Zalmi to a respectable total of 207.

During the chase, Lahore Qalandars struggled a lot in powerplay overs. Shaheen Afridi and Hussain Talat tried to take their team over the line. They scored 52 and 63 runs respectively but once they got out, Lahore Qalandars couldn't do much and were bowled out for 172 in the 20th over.


  Let’s have a look at the squads:

Lahore Qalandars – Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum), Dawid Wiese (Namibia), Hussain Talat, Haris Rauf (all Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Liam Dawson (England), Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe) (all Gold), Ahmad Daniyal, Dilbar Hussain, Harry Brook (England), Kamran Ghulam, Mirza Tahir Baig (all Silver), Shawaiz Irfan, Zaman Khan (both Emerging). Jalat Khan and Jordan Cox (England) (both Supplementary)

Islamabad United - Alex Hales (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Shadab Khan (all Platinum), Asif Ali, Fazal Haq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Wasim Jr (all Diamond), Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali (all Gold), Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro (New Zealand), Paul Stirling (Ireland), Rumman Raees, Sohaib Maqsood (all Silver), Hassan Nawaz, Zeeshan Zamir (both Emerging). Moeen Ali (England) and Mubasir Khan (Supplementary)


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Islamabad United

Who will win?-   Islamabad United

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars), Azam Khan (Islamabad United)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Rashid Khan (Lahore Qalandars), Shadab Khan (Islamabad United)

Most Sixes – Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars), Azam Khan (Islamabad United)

Player of the Match- Azam Khan (Islamabad United)

Team Scores Batting first – Islamabad United 180+, Lahore Qalandars 170+

Match Handicap: Islamabad United

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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