Cricket Match Predictions: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, 2nd Match, Pakistan Super League at Lahore, 18, February 2024

by CricDirect Staff Saturday 17 February 2024

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Here are the Cricket Betting Tips and Fantasy Cricket Match Predictions for Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, 2nd Match, Pakistan Super League at Lahore, 18, February 2024.

Match Analyst

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The second match of the Pakistan Super League will be played between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at Lahore on 18th February 2024. The weather forecast for the match predicts overcast clouds in Lahore.

In terms of recent head-to-head records in the T20 format, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators have had a close competition. Gladiators won the first encounter by 8 wickets with 10 balls remaining, while Zalmi won the second match by 4 wickets with 9 balls remaining. Zalmi won the third match by 24 runs and the fourth match by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining. In their most recent encounter, Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious by a massive 61-run margin.

Looking at the highest T20 run scorers in the last 2 years among the Peshawar Zalmi squad, Tom Kohler-Cadmore leads the list with 1714 runs in 70 matches. Saim Ayub has scored 1187 runs in 39 matches, followed by Babar Azam with 1103 runs in 28 matches and Rovman Powell with 991 runs in 51 matches.

Among the Quetta Gladiators squad, Rilee Rossouw has been the highest T20 run scorer with 2005 runs in 74 matches. Jason Roy follows closely with 1716 runs in 70 matches, while Will Smeed has scored 1459 runs in 61 matches. Wanindu Hasaranga has contributed with 701 runs in 43 matches.

When it comes to the highest T20 wicket takers among the Peshawar Zalmi squad, Naveen-ul-Haq leads the list with 60 wickets in 32 matches. Noor Ahmad has taken 45 wickets in 26 matches, followed by Salman Irshad with 37 wickets in 21 matches and Dan Mousley with 28 wickets in 16 matches.

Among the Quetta Gladiators squad, Wanindu Hasaranga has been the highest T20 wicket taker with 79 wickets in 41 matches. Mohammad Amir has taken 77 wickets in 41 matches, while Akeal Hosein has contributed with 47 wickets in 25 matches. Mohammad Wasim has taken 25 wickets in 16 matches.

Considering the historical venue stats in the last 2 years for T20 format, the average first innings score in Lahore has been 169 runs, with the highest first innings score being 245 runs. The average second innings score is 129 runs, with the highest second innings score being 201 runs.

Based on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the win predictor gives Peshawar Zalmi a 63 percent chance of winning the match.

Squads

Peshawar Zalmi- Aamer Jamal, Arif Yaqoob, Asif Ali, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Zeeshan, Dan Mousley, Naveen-ul-Haq, Lungi Ngidi, Noor Ahmad, Rovman Powell, Saim Ayub, Salman Irshad, Umair Afridi

Quetta Gladiators- Wanindu Hasaranga, Abrar Ahmed, Adil Naz, Akeal Hosein, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim, Omair Yousuf, Rilee Rossouw, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Sajjad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Will Smeed, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir.

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Peshawar Zalmi

Who will win? – Peshawar Zalmi

Top Batter (Runs Scored) –  Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi), Jason Roy (Quetta Gladiators)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Salman Irshad (Peshawar Zalmi), Mohammad Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators)

Most Sixes – Babar Azam  (Peshawar Zalmi), Jason Roy (Quetta Gladiators)

Player of the Match – Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi)

Team Scores Batting first –  Peshawar Zalmi 170+, Quetta Gladiators 160+

Match Handicap – Peshawar Zalmi

*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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