Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United- 16th match - 27 February 2023
The 16th match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 27th of February between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
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Top Tournament Stats - HBL PSL 8 2023
Lahore Qalandars are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table.
The top run scorer for Lahore Qalandars is Fakhar Zaman with 199 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lahore Qalandars in the tournament is Shaheen Afridi with 10 scalps under his belt.
Lahore Qalandars have won their previous match against Peshawar Zalmi by 40 runs.
Lahore Qalandars batted first and they posted a huge total of 241 for 3 in 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman scored 96 off 45 balls. Abdullah Shafique also played superbly and smashed 75 off 41 balls. Sam Billings provided the finishing touch with a knock of 47 in 23 balls to help Lahore Qalandars get to a total of 241 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Peshawar Zalmi lost Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris early on. Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler Cadmore tried their best to take Peshawar Zalmi over the line. They smashed 51 and 55 runs respectively. However, once they got out, all the hopes for a successful chase were over. Peshawar Zalmi were restricted to 201 for 9, losing the match by 40 runs.
Islamabad United Form Guide:
Islamabad United are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table.
The top run scorer for Islamabad United is Colin Munro with 136 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Islamabad United is Hasan Ali with 6 scalps under his belt.
Islamabad United have won their previous match against Peshawar Zalmi by 6 wickets.
Peshawar Zalmi batted first and they could only post a modest total of 156 for 8 in 20 overs. Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam started off very well. They scored 40 and 75 runs respectively. Once these two were dismissed, there was an unbelievable collapse and Peshawar Zalmi were restricted to a total of 156 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Islamabad United lost Colin Munro early on. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rassie van der Dussen batted superbly and scored 62 and 42 runs respectively to put Islamabad United on track to win the game. Asif Ali provided the finishing punch with a cameo of 29 in 13 balls to take Islamabad United home in the 15th over with 6 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
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)
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 Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Lahore Qalandars
Who will win?- Lahore Qalandars
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Hasan Ali (Islamabad United), Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
Most Sixes – Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars)
Player of the Match- Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars)
Team Scores Batting first – Islamabad United 160+, Lahore Qalandars 175+
Match Handicap: Lahore Qalandars
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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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