ISL vs LAH T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, PSL 2023
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars are unarguably two of the best teams in the PSL 2023. As the top teams in the points table lock horns at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for Match 26, we shall take a look at the details of the predicted playing XI, team news, pitch report, weather forecast, and much more.
Islamabad United are placed second in the points table with 5 wins registered against their names in 7 games. Their latest win came against the Multan Sultans by 2 wickets, and could even become the numero uno team with another win in the competition.
Lahore Qalandars are placed at the top of the ladder as they have only lost once in the tournament so far - Match 23 against Peshawar Zalmi by 35 runs. A win could certainly confirm their chances of finishing in the top two places for the playoffs.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars T20 Live Streaming
The match will be shown live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and A Sports
PSL 2023 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Tapmad, Tamasha App, SonyLIV, and Daraz.
ISL vs LAH Match Toss Prediction
Although the majority of games at this venue are won by the team batting wickets yet the captain winning the toss this time around will be hoping to bat first.
ISL vs LAH, Pindi Club Ground Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to perform differently under the lights as dew will surely be a factor to keep in mind. That being said, the openers could face early troubles with the new ball.
Rawalpindi Weather Report
With no signs of rain affecting the play, it is expected that the temperature will remain between 17 to 22 degrees while humidity will be around 49% during the match hours.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan Super League 2023
Islamabad United Team News & Playing 11
ISL Team News
With the experiment of placing Mubasir Khan in the starting XI not working as per plans, IU could replace the Pakistani star for clutch Match 26.
ISL Key Players
- Alex Hales: After failing to fire in Match 24, this Englishmen will be hoping to redeem himself and score runs off Shaheen Afridi in the early overs.
- Shadab Khan: The IU skipper had a slow start in PSL 2023 yet seems to have bounced back to form after he not only scored 44 runs but even took 2 wickets in Match 24.
- Colin Munro: The entire IU unit was hoping for Munro to finally score big but after scoring 40 runs off just 21 balls, the Kiwi star was dismissed in the previous game for United.
ISL Team Form
Currently on a 3-game winning streak, Islamabad United’s latest win came against the Multan Sultans by 2 wickets.
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Islamabad United Predicted Playing 11
Alex Hales, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Colin Munro, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Azam Khan (Wk), Shadab Khan (C), Sohaib Maqsood, Rumman Raees, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Lahore Qalandars Team News & Playing 11
LAH Team News
With no new injuries to be known of, it is unlikely that Shaheeh Afridi will make a chance to his starting XI for Match 26.
LAH Key Players
- Shaheen Afridi: All that we got to know after Match 23 is that Afridi is not only a lethal pacer but an exquisite all-rounder as well.
- Rashid Khan: Arguably the bowler of the shortest format, Rashid Khan is the life of LQ’s bowling unit in the middle overs, not only taking wickets but even maintaining a steady economy rate.
- Fakhar Zaman: In 8 matches for LQ in PSL 2023, Zaman has scored the team’s highest - 250 runs.
LAH Team Form
After seeming to be an unbeatable side in this tournament, the winning momentum of the Qalandars was shattered by Peshawar Zalmi.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing 11
Abdullah Shafiq, Sikandar Raza, Fakhar Zaman, Zaman Khan, Hussain Talat, Shawaiz Irfan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Sam Billings (Wk), David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Rashid Khan
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Head to Head
The Lahore Qalandars thrashed the Islamabad United in their previous meeting in PSL 2023 as they won by a dominating margin of 110 runs.
ISL vs LAH Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
ISL Won |
LAH Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
16 |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Betting Odds
As one could clearly state there are no favorites entering Match 26 as both teams look destined to register a win against their name. However, the bookmakers have just edged in favor of Islamabad United as their win ratio is 51% as compared to Lahore Qalandars’ 49%.
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Who will win Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars T20 Match?
There is no surprise in stating that the team with a better bowling performance can very well emerge victorious in Match 26 of PSL 2023. Both teams have strong batting lineups with good depth. However, the likes of Rashid Khan can be the x-factor.
Mar 09, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Pindi Club Ground - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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