Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2021
Last season’s runners-up, Lahore Qalandars, will bid for a second win in as many games at the start of the 2021 Pakistan Super League when they take on Quetta Gladiators. They two teams meet at the National Stadium, Karachi, on February 22 and the live action starts at 19:00 local time.
The Qalandars, who lost to Multan Sultans in last season’s final, had Shaheen Afridi to thank for their opening win against Peshawar Zalmi. In a fiery bowling spell, Afridi took 3-14 to restrict Peshawar Zalmi to 140/6, and the Qalandars claimed a four-wicket win with nine balls to spare.
Afridi should be relishing the chance to now take on a fragile Quetta Gladiators’ batting line-up, who were bowled out for just 121 in their opening game. They suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Karachi Kings, with the defending champions only requiring 13.5 overs to get home despite Mohammad Hasnain’s 2-18.
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LHQ vs QTG Toss Prediction
Lahore Qalandars fielded first last time out and Quetta Gladiators may wish to do the same this time.
Weather Report
A hot sunny day makes way for a warm, clear evening with zero chance of rain.
Pitch Condition
A fast wicket favours the pacemen, but there are runs to be had.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, Pakistan Super League 2021
Lahore Qalandars Team News & Playing 11
LHQ Team News
Haris Rauf’s absence is a blow for Lahore Qalandars, who were also without Dilbar Hussain last time out. Salman Mirza took two wickets, while Ahmed Daniyal bowled rapidly but was expensive. Both could keep their places in the starting XI.
LHQ Key Players
- Rashid Khan: Conceded just 14 from his four overs to keep the brakes on the Zalmi innings, before leading them home with 27* from 15 balls with the bat.
- Shaheen Afridi: Last season’s top wicket-taker moved straight to the top of this season’s charts too as he claimed 3-14 last time out.
- Mohammad Hafeez: The veteran anchored the Qalandars’ chase last time out, scoring 33* from 26 balls.
LHQ Team Form
Lahore made a winning start to the PSL 2021 as Shaheen Afridi (3-14) starred with the ball, and Mohammad Hafeez (33*) and Rashid Khan (27*) sealed a four-wicket win with nine balls to spare against Peshawar Zalmi. Rashid’s 15-ball innings got them out of a tricky spot to reach 143/6 and claim victory.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (c), Agha Salmon, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Salman Mirza
Quetta Gladiators Team News & Playing 11
QTG Team News
Chris Gayle was at number three last time out, with Sarfaraz Ahmed partnering Tom Banton at the top of the order. Though it did not pay off last time out, Gayle has definitely found his position at three and could continue there.
QTG Key Players
- Tom Banton: Only lasted three balls last time out, but he will be dangerous at the top of the order if he fires, as his strike rate shows.
- Mohammad Hasnain: In a losing cause last time out, he still showcased some excellent bowling up the order as he claimed 2-18 from his four overs.
- Chris Gayle: The veteran West Indian showed his recent resurgent form has not yet ended as he hit 39 from 24 balls last time out.
QTG Team Form
After missing out on the play-offs last season, Quetta Gladiators got off to a losing start this time too. They were all out for 121 and, despite Mohammad Hasnain’s 2-18 from four overs, Karachi Kings needed just 13.5 overs to secure a seven-wicket win.
Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing 11
Tom Banton, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c, wk), Chris Gayle, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Ben Cutting, Qais Ahmad, Usman Shinwari, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Head to Head
After winning both matches in some style last season, Lahore have now won their last three consecutive matches against Quetta Gladiators. Last season, they hit 209/5 in a 37-run victory first up and then restricted Quetta to just 98/9 in an eight-wicket win most recently. Samit Patel claimed 4-5 in the latter match, and Shaheen Afridi took 2-20.
LHQ vs QTG Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
LHQ Won |
QTG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 10 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Betting Odds
After contrasting starts to the tournament, Lahore Qalandars are favourites to beat Quetta Gladiators.
Who will win Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Match?
Lahore Qalandars are favourites to beat Quetta Gladiators, as they look to make it two wins from two.
Lahore Qalandars are on a three-game winning streak in this fixture and, with Shaheen Afridi in fine form, made a far better start to this year’s tournament than the Quetta Gladiators on the opening weekend.
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Betting Rate
🏆 Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Prediction
Lahore Qalandars are favourites to beat Quetta Gladiators after a good start to the tournament on the opening weekend.
Feb 22, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
National Stadium - Karachi, Pakistan
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