Preview:
In a significant game, Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in the 27th match of the PSL 2022 on Saturday. Both sides are eyeing to finish in the top 2 spots and hence this match will be crucial in the context of the tournament. Lahore Qalandars had lost to bottom-placed Karachi Kings by 22 runs on Friday. With 5 wins and 3 losses, they placed themselves at 2nd spot in the standings with 10 points.
Islamabad United missed the services of inform skipper Shadab Khan against Peshawar Zalmi and he is expected to return against Lahore Qalandars. United just felt short of 10 runs against Zalmi and encountered their 4th loss in this tournament. They must win their remaining two matches to give themselves a chance of finishing in the top 2 spots.
Match Details:
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United, Match 27
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: 19th February at 8:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
LAH vs ISL, Match 27 Pitch Report:
It’s a proper batting surface if the batters play to their fullest abilities without making any mistakes. The bowlers need to do extra hard work in order to pick wickets on this track. Batting first is always a good option here.
Injury News:
(Shadab Khan who missed the last game against Peshawar Zalmi due to injury is expected to return for Saturday’s clash against Lahore Qalandars)
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LAH vs ISL, Match 27 Probable Playing:
Lahore Qalandars
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez, Phil Salt (wk), Harry Brook, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
Islamabad United
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mubashir Khan, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Liam Dawson, Marchant de Lange, Muhammad Musa / Hasan Ali, Waqas Maqsood, Zahir Khan
Top Picks for LAH vs ISL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Fakhar Zaman is in an extraordinary run of form, he is the leading run-scorer in this tournament having scored 470 runs in 8 matches at an average of 58.75.
Kamran Ghulam is a talented batter who bats at No.3 for Lahore Qalandars. In 8 matches in this league, he has added 209 runs at an average of 29.85 with the highest score of 55* and even chipped in with a wicket.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
David Wiese is a useful all-round cricketer who can score valuable points. So far in this tournament, he has scored 86 runs at an average of 28.66 and picked up 5 wickets.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Rashid Khan always gives more than 100 percent for the team that he plays. In 8 matches in this PSL, he has bagged 11 wickets at an economy of 6.43 with the best figures of 4 for 17 and even scored 55 runs with the bat.
Waqas Maqsood is dealing in wickets for Islamabad United. In 5 matches in this tournament, he has scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 8.25 with the best figures of 4 for 35.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Azam Khan’s valiant effort goes in vain against Peshawar Zalmi where he scored 85 runs from 45 balls which includes 6 fours and 7 sixes. Overall, in this tournament, he has scored 210 runs at an average of 35.
LAH vs ISL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Fakhar Zaman | 470 runs | 719 |
| Rashid Khan | 11 wickets and 55 runs | 476 |
| Kamran Ghulam | 209 runs and one wicket | 337 |
| Azam Khan | 210 runs | 382 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 119 runs | 208 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LAH vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan (vc), Asif Ali, Kamran Ghulam, Fakhar Zaman (c), Harry Brook, David Wiese, Shadab Khan, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Waqas Maqsood
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LAH vs ISL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Kamran Ghulam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez, Faheem Ashraf, Rashid Khan (vc), Haris Rauf, Waqas Maqsood
LAH vs ISL Risky Captaincy Choices:
Harry Brook is an upcoming young talented batter who is playing extremely well in this tournament. In 3 innings so far, he has scored 104 runs at an average of 52. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Player you should avoid:
Mubashir Khan hasn’t impressed much in this tournament and also going with the balance, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
