Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Prediction: Lahore won four games out of last five

Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars are going head to head in the 23rd Match of the Pakistan Super League at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 06 Mar 2024. Lahore has won four games out of the last five against Islamabad. Who will win this game of cricket?

Islamabad bounced back from three consecutive defeats by winning two out of their last three matches. The other match was abandoned due to rain against Quetta Gladiators. Islamabad United still have a chance to qualify for the PSL playoffs and another victory in their upcoming match can boost their chances.

Agha Salman and Shadab Khan have been the top run-scorers for Islamabad United this season, with Salman scoring 225 runs in six innings and Khan scoring 183 runs in six innings. Khan's recent performance of scoring 80 runs and taking three wickets against Peshawar Zalmi has been crucial for the team.

Shadab Khan is also the leading wicket-taker for Islamabad United this season with nine wickets in six innings. His partnership with fast bowler Naseem Shah, who has taken eight wickets in six matches, will be key for their team in the upcoming match as well.

Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Abbas, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Syed Faridoun.

Lahore has yet to secure a win in this PSL season, with six losses and one washout. Their chances of advancing to the next stage of the tournament are slim, although there is still a mathematical possibility of making it to the play-offs if they begin winning matches soon. Rassie van der Dussen has been impressive with the bat for Lahore, scoring 300 runs in six innings and achieving a PSL century with his recent knock of 104 not out against Zalmi. Local talent Sahibzada Farhan has also provided valuable support. Despite being the bowling captain, Shaheen Afridi has still managed to excel in his primary role with nine wickets in six matches, establishing himself as one of the best left-arm fast bowlers in the tournament.

Rassie van der Dussen, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, David Wiese, Zaman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Lorcan Tucker, Salman Fayyaz

Peshawar won the toss and elected to bowl first in the last PSL match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, ending up on the losing side. It is possible that the team winning the toss this time may choose to bat first, considering this statistic. Refer to our toss predictions guide to understand our analytical process in providing tips for such situations.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has the potential for high-scoring matches, as seen when Islamabad scored 196 against Zalmi in a previous encounter. A score of 170 or more in the first innings can be competitive at this venue. Both teams are expected to have at least two specialist slow bowlers in their lineups.

No rain is expected on matchday in Rawalpindi, ensuring a full game under hot and humid conditions. Islamabad United are favored over Lahore Qalandars due to their better form with both bat and ball.