Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Prediction: Qalandars still searching for first win

Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans are going head to head in the 14th Match of the Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan on 27 Feb 2024. Qalandars are still searching for first win of the tournament. Who will win this game of cricket?

Lahore has yet to secure a victory in this season of the PSL, suffering five consecutive defeats. Their chances of qualifying for the next stage of the tournament are looking slim. Let's analyze their performance so far and explore ways they can improve.

Sahibzada Farhan and Rassie van der Dussen have been the top run-scorers for Lahore in this PSL season. However, they have not received enough support from the rest of the team. Van der Dussen's recent century against Peshawar Zalmi was a standout performance, while Farhan has already scored three half-centuries.

Shaheen Afridi and Zaman Khan have taken a total of 13 wickets for Lahore in this year's PSL, with Shah leading the bowling attack with seven wickets. Afridi, who is also the bowling captain, may be feeling the pressure, but only time will tell if he can handle this responsibility successfully.

Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Ahsan Hafeez, Jahandad Khan, Shai Hope (wk), Sikandar Raza, George Linde, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Mohammad Imran Jr, Zaman Khan.

The Sultans began their season with a strong start, winning three games in a row before facing their first defeat against Zalmi. However, they quickly recovered with a victory against Quetta Gladiators, proving themselves as strong contenders for the title once again. Reeza Hendricks and Dawid Malan have been standout performers for Multan this season, with Hendricks scoring 246 runs in five innings in his debut PSL season. Captain Mohammad Rizwan has also been consistent, scoring 187 runs in five innings. Mohammad Ali has been a standout bowler for Multan, taking 13 wickets in five matches at an impressive average of almost three wickets per game. David Willey, Usama Amir, and Abbas Afridi have also provided valuable support with eight and seven wickets each, respectively.

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Yasir Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani.

It is highly probable that the team winning the toss in this match will choose to bowl first, as seen in the past three PSL matches at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. For more insights on toss predictions, refer to our guide on how we analyze and provide tips.

The first-innings totals in the last three PSL matches at this venue have been 138, 175, and 154, indicating that it is not a high-scoring ground. A target of around 160 or more in the first innings can be seen as competitive. It would be beneficial to have two specialist slow bowlers in the playing XI on this pitch. There is no rain expected in Lahore on the day of the match.

Multan Sultans currently have more momentum than Lahore Qalandars, who are lacking in form. Additionally, Multan boasts deeper batting and bowling resources. It is advisable to bet on the favourites Multan Sultans to win against the underdogs Lahore Qalandars in this match.