KAR vs LAH T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, PSL 2023
In arguably the greatest-ever rivalry in Pakistan’s domestic cricket circuit - Lahore Qalandars will lock horns for the first time in the 2023 edition against their biggest rivals Karachi Kings in Match 8 at the National Stadium of Karachi in the second showdown of Super Sunday. Ahead of the biggest rivalry in the PSL all set to unravel, let us take a detailed look at the predicted playing XI, weather forecast, team news, and much more
Karachi Kings enter this game after losing their most recent contest against the Quetta Gladiators. However, this team has the assets to bounce back in style as they will look to secure their first campaign win after losing all 3 of their games in the 2023 edition.
The defending champions - Lahore Qalandars have only locked horns in this PSL edition once, in Match 1, wherein they beat the Multan Sultans to start off on a positive note. This will interestingly be their first contest in a week’s time.
Karachi Kings 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, and Daraz
KAR vs LAH Match Toss Prediction
Given that this is the second game of a double-haded matchday, dew will be a factor both the captains will be keeping an eye on. The right choice for either one of them would be to bowl first.
KAR vs LAH, National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium of Karachi is pretty flat which helps the batsman to make use of the natural pace of the fast bowlers. Moreover, this advantage is likely to increase in the second innings as the outfield will be much quicker.
Karachi Weather Report
The weather will be hot and humid, with hot winds flowing at a gradual pace during the game hours. With humidity expected to be around 40 to 58%, expect a pleasant and interrupted action of cricket.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan Super League 2023
Karachi Kings Team News & Playing 11
KAR Team News
This unit has tried all possible combinations to register a win yet has failed miserably. Moreover, Mir Hamza’s injury has broken the hearts of many cricket fanatics in Karachi as he surely won’t be a part of Match 8. As a result of which, James Fuller could find himself back in the starting XI.
KAR Key Players
- Shoaib Malik- Given that Malik is showcasing just how he is aging like fine wine, the 41-year-old former Pakistani International will once again need to be at his best if the Kings want to register their first win of the PSL 2023 edition.
- Imad Wasim- The captain of the Karachi Kings will look to once again produce the same kind of performance at Match 6 if his team needs to register their first win against their name.
- Haider Ali- He has already scored big numbers in this tournament yet the fact that his failure to play well has often put Kings under more pressure, Ali’s performance will be crucial with the bat.
KAR Team Form
Kings are placed last in the point table after they have failed to register wins in any of their games in the tournament so far.
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Karachi Kings Predicted Playing 11
James Vince, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Matthew Wade (Wk), Imad Wasim (C), Irfan Khan, James Fuller, Aamer Yamin, Muhammad Musa, Mohammad Amir
Lahore Qalandars Team News & Playing 11
LAH Team News
Given that there are no injuries in the camp so far and this team has only played once in the competition so far, they will most likely head into Match 8 with the same starting XI as what they had in Match 1. That means Sam Billings and Rashid Khan will once again not be a part of the playing XI.
LAH Key Players
- Fakhar Zaman- Given the nature of the upcoming venue, Zaman will be licking his fingers to once again counter-attack the opposition’s bowling unit from ball 1.
- Zaman Khan- Having seen that this right-arm pacer can prove to be a clutch bowler in the latter overs, his variations can fetch him wickets at the National Stadium of Karachi.
- Shai Hope- The West Indies International star got off to a good start of 19 runs in Match 1 yet failed to convert it into a big total. However, in match 8, he will be looking to rectify his mistakes.
LAH Team Form
The defending champions managed to outpace one of the most luxurious and dangerous batting lineups in the inaugural game. As a result of which, they emerged victorious in their only match in this competition.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope (Wk), Mirza Tahir Baig, Kamran Ghulam, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Liam Dawson, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Zaman Khan
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Head to Head
Although the Karachi Kings might seem to be the most depleted side of PSL 2023 yet they have managed to beat the defending champions in 3 of their previous 5 games.
KAR vs LAH Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
KAR Won |
LAH Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
15 |
9 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Betting Odds
With what we have seen so far in this edition of the Pakistan Super League, it is an obvious choice that the bookmakers have favored the Lahore Qalandars to emerge victorious in Match 8 by 60% as compared to the Kings’ win ratio of just 40%.
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Who will win Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars T20 Match?
The National Stadium of Karachi has been a battle of the batsmen in both lineups. Citing this, the Qalandars do hold an advantage courtesy of the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope, and Liam Dawson all present on their side.
Feb 19, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
National Stadium - Karachi, Pakistan
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