Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, PSL 2021
Karachi Kings continue their Pakistan Super League title defence when they take on Lahore Qalandars, with both teams bidding for a third win in four games so far. The match, which will see the winner pull level with Peshawar Zalmi at the top of the table, takes place at Karachi’s National Stadium on February 28. The live action is scheduled to get underway at 19:00 local time.
Karachi beat Quetta Gladiators first up and, after failing to defend 196/3 against Islamabad United, they bounced back last time out. Babar Azam smashed 90* from 60 balls as the Kings chased 196 to beat Multan Sultans by seven wickets.
Lahore Qalandars also have two wins from three games so far. They beat Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators in their first two games, but then failed to defend 157/6 in a seven-wicket loss to Multan Sultans last time out.
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KRK vs LHQ Toss Prediction
The toss has been so key so far, with every game won by the team fielding first. Lahore had to bat first last time out and will want to field first this time.
Weather Report
Karachi is hot and clear, as it has been throughout.
Pitch Condition
The fast Karachi wicket has favoured the pace bowlers and the big-hitting batsmen.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan Super League.
Karachi Kings Team News & Playing 11
KRK Team News
Karachi Kings stuck with an unchanged team last time out and were rewarded with a much-needed return to winning ways. There will still be concerns about their bowlers, but the Kings could stick with the same XI once more.
KRK Key Players
- Babar Azam: Scored 62 and 90* in his last two matches of PSL 2021, outlining why he is revered as one of the world’s finest T20 batsmen.
- Imad Wasim: Took a wicket in the first over of each of the first two matches, and followed that up with figures of 1-22 from his four overs last time out.
- Sharjeel Khan: After smashing 105 against Islamabad United, the opener hit 27 from 14 balls in a 56-run opening partnership last time out.
KRK Team Form
Karachi Kings have won twice, either side of a defeat to Islamabad United. Their bowlers shone against Quetta Gladiators but struggled against Islamabad United. After failing to defend 196/3 against the latter, they then conceded 195/6 against Multan Sultans last time out too, but this time their batsmen got them out of jail – Babar Azam smashing 90* from 60 balls in a seven-wicket win.
Karachi Kings Predicted Playing 11
Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Joe Clarke (wk), Colin Ingram, Imad Wasim (c), Mohammad Nabi, Dan Christian, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal
Lahore Qalandars Team News & Playing 11
LHQ Team News
Joe Denly took the available overseas slot with Rashid Khan having now left for international duty. Lahore lost last time out, but they may stick with what was otherwise the same team that has been in good form so far.
LHQ Key Players
- Shaheen Afridi: Starred with the ball in the first game and his figures of 2-29 last time out were the pick of the Qalandars’ bowling.
- Mohammad Hafeez: The veteran is in fine form with the bat, scoring 33* and 73* in the two wins, before smashing 60 last time out.
- Fakhar Zaman: Inconsistent at the top of the order, but the 82* he scored against Quetta Gladiators proved what he can offer when he hits top form.
LHQ Team Form
Lahore Qalandars started with back-to-back wins, scoring 143/6 to beat Peshawar Zalmi by four wickets first up before Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez batted them to another successful chase when they faced Quetta Gladiators. After being asked to bat first last time, however, another Hafeez half-century was the lone highlight in a total of 157/6 on their way to a seven-wicket defeat to Multan Sultans.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Joe Denly, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Haris Rauf, Salman Mirza
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Head to Head
Karachi Kings’ win against Lahore Qalandars in the 2020 Final was their third victory in their last four matches against them, and their seventh in 11 games overall. Karachi chased 151 to win by ten wickets in their most recent regular-season game and, in the final, Babar Azam’s unbeaten 63 from 49 balls anchored a five-wicket win as the Kings sealed the title.
KRK vs LHQ Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
KRK Won |
LHQ Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 11 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Betting Odds
Karachi Kings are big favourites to win this game as they look to repeat their victory in last season’s final.
Who will win Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Match?
Karachi Kings are favourites to win with Bet365 and Betway and back up their return to winning ways in a fixture in which they have a good record.
Karachi Kings’ bowling still has some question marks over it, but their batting – with Babar Azam leading the way – has been very good. They are favourites to win this game as a result. Lahore Qalandars started with two wins but lost last time out and are outsiders.
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Betting Rate
🏆 Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Prediction
Karachi Kings are favourites to win this match as they look to make it three wins from four games so far.
Feb 28, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
National Stadium - Karachi, Pakistan
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