Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction: Qalandars looking for first win

Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi are going head to head in the 12th Match of the Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan on 25 Feb 2024. Qalandars looking for first win of the tournament. Who will win this game of cricket?

Lahore Qalandars demonstrated their willingness to make bold decisions in their previous match by excluding Abdullah Shafique, a standout performer in the last two PSL seasons, and the renowned Carlos Brathwaite, known for his impressive T20 record.

Sahibzada Farhan, a top-order batsman, has already registered three half-centuries in the competition. Supported by in-form players like Rassie van der Dussen and Fakhar Zaman, the team is poised to overcome their recent struggles.

On the bowling front, Haris Rauf and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi stand out as two of the most formidable pace bowlers in this format. With such a talented squad, Lahore Qalandars are expected to turn around their recent downturn in performance.

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

Peshawar Zalmi secured their first victory of the tournament in the previous game, surprising the previously unbeaten Multan Sultans in the 2024 PSL. However, similar to their upcoming opponents, the lineup's talent raises questions about how they have already suffered two losses.

In terms of batting, our focus is on captain Babar Azam, the youthful Haseebullah Khan, the powerful Rovman Powell, and the promising Saim Ayub, all of whom are expected to play key roles in this game.

On the bowling front, Luke Wood stood out by earning the Player of the Match Award against Multan Sultans, establishing himself as one of the top bowlers in the current tournament.

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Paul Walter, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Arif Yaqoob, Salman Irshad

The weather forecast for this game anticipates some cloud cover and high humidity levels. The temperature is expected to decrease from 19 degrees to 14 degrees throughout the match.

The pitch has been consistently favorable for batting in this tournament, although it has shown a slight reduction in pace in recent games. Despite this, a par score of 220+ is still anticipated.

Notably, in all matches held in Lahore during this season of the tournament, the team bowling first has emerged victorious. As a result, we predict that both teams will likely opt to bowl first in this encounter.

Despite Peshawar Zalmi securing their first win on Friday, we believe it's time for Lahore Qalandars to claim a victory. With both formidable bowlers and batters in the top tier of T20 players, we expect Lahore Qalandars to outperform Peshawar Zalmi. Our prediction is for Lahore Qalandars to emerge victorious.