Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Prediction: Kings lost one in five against Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings are going head to head in the 10th Match of the Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan on 24 Feb 2024. Kings lost only one in five recent games against Qalandars. Who will win this game of cricket?

The Lahore Qalandars have lost all three matches they have played this season, placing them in 5th position on the points table. Although it is still early in the tournament, they will be focusing on returning to winning form in the upcoming match. Rassie van der Dussen and Sahibzada Farhan have both performed well with two half-centuries each, but have lacked support from their teammates. Fakhar Zaman showed promise in the last match with a score of 41 runs and will aim to maintain his form. The middle-order batsmen including Sikandar Raza, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, and Abdullah Shafique need to be more reliable going forward. Despite having a strong seam bowling attack, the Qalandars have not fully utilized their strength. Zaman Khan has taken 4 wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf have taken 3 and 1 wicket respectively. The spin bowling department is limited with Sikandar Raza and George Linde being the only viable options.

Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, George Linde, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Following their defeat to Multan Sultans in the first game, Karachi Kings bounced back with a dominant 7-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi. Shan Masood and Muhammad Akhlaq provided a quick start in the previous match, scoring 20 runs in just 2 overs. The team will be looking for a similar performance from them in the upcoming game. The middle order, consisting of James Vince, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard, has been a key strength for the Karachi Kings, with all players in top form. In addition, the team benefits from quality all-rounders like Daniel Sams, Irfan Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz contributing to the batting depth. The seamers, including Daniel Sams, Mir Hamza, and Nawaz, have performed well by taking a total of 10 wickets. Tabraiz Shamsi, a skilled spinner, has yet to make an impact in terms of wickets.

Shan Masood (c), Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza

It is likely that the team that wins the toss will choose to bowl first at the Gaddafi Stadium, known for its high-scoring matches. The average first-inning score at this venue is approximately 180, but the team batting first will be aiming for over 200 runs to give their bowlers a competitive advantage. While there may be some movement for fast bowlers with the new ball, the pitch tends to become easier to bat on as the game progresses. The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures below 15 degrees.

Based on the performances of both teams, it is believed that the Karachi Kings have a strong chance of winning due to their well-balanced bowling attack and strong batting line-up. It is advisable to place a bet on the Karachi Kings to emerge victorious.