Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars - 8th match - 19 February 2023

The 8th match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 19th of February between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium, Karachi.

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Top Tournament Stats -   HBL PSL 8 2023 

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Points Table

Fixtures

Karachi Kings Form Guide:

Karachi Kings are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table.

The top run scorer for Karachi Kings is Shoaib Malik with 141 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Karachi Kings in the tournament is Imad Wasim with 4 scalps under his belt.

Karachi Kings have lost their previous match against Quetta Gladiators by 6 runs.

Quetta Gladiators batted first and they got off to a terrible start. Having lost 4 wickets for just 23 runs, they looked in sheer trouble. Martin Guptill acted as the savior of his team and smashed 117 runs in 67 balls to help Quetta Gladiators get to a total of 168 for 7 in 20 overs.

During the chase, Karachi Kings lost Sharjeel Khan and Haider Ali early on. Matthew Wade and Imad Wasim also lost their wicket when it mattered the most. Shoaib Malik looked at his vintage best and scored 71 not out in 49 balls. Irfan Khan also smashed 37 off 26 balls but failed to take his team over the line, as Karachi Kings were restricted to 162 for 5 in 20 overs, losing the match by 6 runs.


Lahore Qalandars Form Guide:

Lahore Qalandars are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table.

The top run scorer for Lahore Qalandars is Fakhar Zaman with 66 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Lahore Qalandars is Hussain Talat with 1 scalp under his belt.

Lahore Qalandars have won their first match of the season against Multan Sultans by just 1 run.

Lahore Qalandars batted first and they posted a total of 175 for 6 in 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman gave his team a great start. He smashed 66 runs off just 42 deliveries. The middle order contributed in small numbers and as a result, Lahore Qalandars could only reach 175 in 20 overs of play.

Multan Sultans got off to a wonderful start. Mohammad Rizwan scored 75 off 50 balls. At one point, Multan Sultans looked like they will chase the total down with ease. However, after Mohammad Rizwan fell, it all went downhill for Multan Sultans and they lost the match by a small margin of 1 run.

Points Table

 Let’s have a look at the squads:

Karachi Kings – Haider Ali, Imran Tahir (South Africa), Matthew Wade (Australia) (all Platinum), Imad Wasim, James Fuller (New Zealand), James Vince (both England) (all Diamond), Andrew Tye (Australia), Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik (all Gold), Aamer Yamin, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Akhlaq, Sharjeel Khan, Tayyab Tahir (all Silver), Irfan Khan Niazi, Qasim Akram (both Emerging). Mohammad Umar and Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) (Supplementary)

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)


Cricket  Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Lahore Qalandars

Who will win?-   Karachi Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Haider Ali (Karachi Kings), Kamran Ghulam (Lahore Qalandars)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Imad Wasim (Karachi Kings), Liam Dawson (Lahore Qalandars)

Most Sixes – Haider Ali (Karachi Kings), Kamran Ghulam (Lahore Qalandars)

Player of the Match- Haider Ali (Karachi Kings)

Team Scores Batting first – Karachi Kings 170+, Lahore Qalandars 160+

Match Handicap: Karachi Kings


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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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