PSL 2023 Predictions

MUL vs LAH Preview

Multan Sultans will on one-on-one against Lahore Qalandars in the third match of the Pakistan Super League 2022. The two teams will play at the National Stadium in Karachi on January 29, Saturday from 02:30 PM IST.

Multan Sultans

• Multan Sultans made a winning start as they hammered Karachi Kings by seven wickets.
• Imran Tahir was the star of the game as he picked three wickets to restrict opposition at a score of 124.

Lahore Qalandars

• Lahore Qalandars will be playing their first match on Saturday under a new captain, Shaheen Afridi.
• The team suffered a poor ride last season as they ended up at fifth place in the points table.

Pitch Report: National Stadium, Karachi

The National Stadium in Karachi offers a lot of help to the batters. The willow wielders will enjoy playing on the surface while the bowlers should be ready to take a beating on Saturday.

Weather Forecast

The forecast for January 29, Saturday suggests sunny weather conditions. The temperature will hover in the range from 20 degrees celsius to 25 degrees celsius. Rain is unlikely to spoil the match as the precipitation chances are ten percent. The humidity will be around 58 percent while the wind speed can be 19 km/h.

MUL vs LAH Probable Playing XI

Multan Sultans:

Imran Tahir, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, David Willey, Imran Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ihsanullah, Tim David, Khushdil Shah

Lahore Qalandars:

Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Abdullah Shafique, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel

Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)

Team	Won	Lost
MUL	3	2
LAH	2	3

Betting Tip

Match Prediction for MUL vs LAH

The defending champion Multan Sultans will be playing their second match of PSL 2022 as they will have a got at Lahore Qalandars. Sultans made a stunning start to their campaign in the tournament as they won their first match against Karachi Kings by seven wickets.

The franchise was successful in restricting Kings at a score of 124 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Imran Tahir led the bowling attack as he picked up a three-wicket haul. Chasing the total was like a cakewalk for the defending champions and they won the match in the 19th over.

Lahore Qalandars, on the other hand, are heading into the tournament after a dismal ride last year. The team failed to make it to the next round last year as they finished at the fifth place in the points table. Lahore won five matches while losing as many.

The team will be eager to cross the line this time around as they will be led by a new skipper, Shaheen Afridi. As Multan Sultans are aware of the playing conditions and have momentum on their side, their chances of winning the Saturday encounter are more.

Toss Winner

Any of the two teams between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars can win the toss on Saturday. The skipper winning the toss will be hoping to bat second as the chasing side has better records in the stadium. Also, the surface will get better and better for batting as the match will progress.

Recent Form (L to R)

MUL: W W W L W

LAH: L L L L W

QUE vs PES Preview

Quetta Gladiators will fight a battle with Peshawar Zalmi in the second match of the Pakistan Super League 2022. The two teams will play at the National Stadium in Karachi on January 28, Friday from 07:30 PM IST.

Quetta Gladiators

• Quetta Gladiators will be led by the former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed in the PSL 2022.
• Gladiators suffered a dismal ride last year as they won just two of their ten league matches to finish at last place.

Peshawar Zalmi

• Peshawar Zalmi will be missing the services of their skipper, Wahab Riaz, as he tested positive for Covid-19.
• Zalmi reached the finals last year but they were beaten by Multan Sultans by 47 runs.

Pitch Report: National Stadium, Karachi

Batters will be licking their lips to take the field on January 28, Friday at the National Stadium in Karachi. It is a batting-friendly deck and the ball will come nicely on the bat. Anything above 190 runs can be considered as a par score for the team batting first.

Weather Forecast

The forecast for January 28, Friday suggests sunny weather conditions. The temperature will hover in the range from 19 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celsius. Rain is unlikely to spoil the match as the precipitation chances are zero percent. The humidity will be around 38 percent while the wind speed can be 14 km/h.

QUE vs PES Probable Playing XI

Quetta Gladiators:

Shimron Hetmyer, James Faulkner, Daniel Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sohail Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Iftikar Ahmed, Umar Akmal

Peshawar Zalmi:

Usman Qadir, Sohail Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali, Hazratullah Zazai, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sherfane Rutherford, Sameen Gul, Mohammad Umar, Shoaib Malik, Hussain Talat

Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)

Team	Won	Lost
QUE	2	3
PES	3	2

Betting Tip

Match Prediction for QUE vs PES

In the second match of the Pakistan Super League, Quetta Gladiators will have a go at Peshawar Zalmi. Both the teams are expected to put their best foot forward on Friday to start their campaign in PSL 2022 with a victory.

Quetta Gladiators experienced a disastrous ride last year. The team could secure victory in just two of their ten league matches. Unsurprisingly, the team finished at rock bottom in the standings.

The team will hope to produce a much better performance this year and win the cup under the leadership of Sarfaraz Ahmed. Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, were brilliant last year. They finished the league stage in third place with five victories and as many losses.

Zalmi reached the final as well but suffered a loss at the hands of Multan Sultans by 47 runs. The franchise has been hit by a massive blow as their skipper Wahab Riaz tested positive for Covid-19.

Despite the Covid-19 scar, Peshawar Zalmi are expected to have an upper hand over Quetta Gladiators on Friday.

Toss Winner

Any of the two teams between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi can win the toss on Friday. The skipper winning the toss will be hoping to bat second as the chasing side has better records in the stadium. Also, the surface will get better and better for batting as the match will progress.

Recent Form (L to R)

QUE: L L W L L

PES: L W W L W

KAR vs MUL Preview

The 2022 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) begins on January 27, Thursday with an encounter between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans. The game will be hosted at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Karachi Kings

• Karachi Kings will be led by Babar Azam for the first time as he replaces Imad Wasim.
• The team is a batting heavy side but they don’t have the same power in their bowling department.

Multan Sultans

• Multan Sultans are the defeating champions as they defeated Peshawar Zalmi in the final last year.
• The team has picked up an all-round squad for the tournament and they will start as favorites.

Pitch Report: National Stadium, Karachi

The pitch report of the National Stadium suggests a clear advantage for the batters. The deck is being considered as a batting-friendly track with plenty of assistance for the batters. The team batting first can aim for a score of over 190 runs. Also, the bowlers will have to do something extraordinary on the 22-yard pitch to trouble the willow wielders.

Weather Forecast

Weather will be sunny as Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans will play in the first match of the Pakistan Super League 2022. The temperature is likely to hover around 22 degrees celsius with precipitation chances of zero percent. The humidity and wind speed are likely to be around 35 percent and 14 km/h.

KAR vs MUL Probable Playing XI

Karachi Kings:

Joe Clarke (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (c), Shahibzada Farhan, Tom Lammonby, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Ilyas, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Amir, Jordan Thompson, Lewis Gregory

Multan Sultans:

Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Johnson Charles, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell, Anwar Ali, Shahnawaz Dhani, Imran Khan, Imran Tahir

Head to Head (Last 5 Matches)

Team	Won	Lost
KAR	3	2
MUL	2	3

Betting Tip

Match Prediction for KAR vs MUL

Karachi Kings will lock horns with Multan Sultans in the opening match of Pakistan Super League 2021-22. Both the teams’ boats of having a handful of superstar players in their squad and are strong contenders of winning the T20 trophy.

Multan Sultans are the defending champions as they won the cup last time around by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final by 47 runs. The team will hope to weave the same magic this time also under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan.

Sultans have picked a balanced squad for PSL 2021-22 with a perfect blend of all-rounders, batters, and bowlers. Karachi Kings, on the other hand, will be led by a new skipper Babar Azam.

Karachi reached the playoffs in the last season. However, they suffered a defeat against Zalmi by five wickets in the Elimination match. Though the team has a renowned seamer like Mohammad Amir in their squad, they are being considered as a batting heavy side.

Comparing the squad of both teams, Multan Sultan have more chances of winning the Thursday encounter against Karachi Kings.

Toss Winner

Both Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have an equal chance of winning the toss on Thursday. The captain winning the toss should opt to bowl first as the team chasing the total has won 25 out of 35 matches at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Recent Form (L to R)

KAR: L W W L L

MUL: W W L W W

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United: PSL 2021- Match 15 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in a crucial encounter of the Pakistan Super League. The match will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi and is set to get underway at 7:00 PM local time

Preview

After beating Karachi Kings in their previous match, Lahore Qalandars will be upbeat. They have won three of their four matches in this tournament and are placed at the third position in the points table. The fact their important players Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez have been in good touch with the bat has made them look like a formidable line-up.

Islamabad United, on the other hand, would be coming into this match after winning their previous match against Quetta Gladiators. They won that match by six wickets, making it three on three, chasing totals. Islamabad have got their combination working well with their captain Shadab Khan getting decisions spot on, which has been quite an improvement since the previous season. Looking more into it, this can be taken advantage of with this offer from Parimatch.

Pitch Report

We’ve seen some high scores in the tournament while teams have been struggling to cope against good bowling units. Basically, for any team to win a match on this surface, they would need to bowl in good areas and attack the stumps.

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the last 5 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 171.

Record of chasing teams

Won – 5, lost- 0, tied -0

LAH vs ISL Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars

Fakhar Zaman, Zeeshan Ashraf, Joe Denly, Mohammad Hafeez, Sohail Akhtar (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, Haris Rauf

Islamabad United

Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Shadab Khan (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Rohail Nazir (wk), Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Musa.

Probable Top Performers

Alex Hales – The England opening batsman has been in some form in recent times. After having a successful Big Bash League, where he was the highest run-getter, he has started PSL 2021 with some good performances to his name as well. He has scored 139 runs in four innings with the bat and given his side good starts. His strike rate of 171 has been one of game-changing aspects of his batting. \

Mohammad Hafeez – All the experience which he has gained over the years have come really good for Lahore Qalandars in this tournament so far. He has scored 181 runs with an average of 90.50 and a strike rate of 175.72. His form has helped Lahore and he is quite vital to their middle-order, as he can play the role of an anchor and an aggressor, whenever required.

Shaheen Shah Afridi – Shaheen Afridi has been one of the most deadly bowlers in Pakistan for the past few months. He has looked in total control with the ball and made sure he chips away with wickets. He has taken nine wickets in the four matches he has played in this tournament. His economy of 7.06 has not allowed the batsmen to score freely against him even on good batting attacks.

Our Betting Tips

Lahore Qalandars are in great form with their top performers Hafeez and Shaheen and expect them to register their fourth win.

Predicted Winners

Lahore Qalandars are expected to win this match.

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi: PSL 2021- Match 13 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Karachi Kings take on Peshawar Zalmi in a crucial encounter of the Pakistan Super League. The match will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi and is set to get underway at 2:00 PM local time

Preview

After losing their previous fixture to Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings will be desperate for a win against the table toppers, Peshawar Zalmi, who’re coming back from a comprehensive win over Islamabad United. Peshawar’s bowling has been on fire with Saqib Mahmood leading the charge with 10 wickets in 4 games. Wahab Riaz, with 8 scalps is not too far behind. The batting has also done well in the four games. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoiab Malik, Haider Ali have batted well.

Talking about Karachi they’ve been very inconsistent. Karachi hasn’t been too bad but they’ve failed to capitalize on key moments. In the last match as well, they had the game under their control until Ben Dunk and David Wiese snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Karachi are not short of quality and if they can play to their potential, they’ll be very hard to beat.

Pitch Report

We’ve seen some high scores in the tournament while teams have been bundled out for low scores as well. The surface is a batting track but if you bowl in right areas, you’ll get something out of this pitch.

AVERAGE FIRST INNINGS SCORE

The average first innings score in the first 5 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 155.

RECORD OF CHASING TEAMS

Won – 5, lost- 0, tied -0

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Joe Clarke(wk), Colin Ingram, Mohammad Nabi, Daniel Christian, Imad Wasim(c), Waqas Maqsood, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad Ilyas.

Peshawar Zalmi

Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Saqib Mahmood, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Imran.

Probable Top Performers

Babar Azam – Babar Azam missed out in the previous game but he’s looked in top form in the last few matches. He played a vital knock of 62 against Islamabad United and then backed it up with a brutal 90 of 60 against Multan.

Sharjeel Khan – He’s another batsmen that is expected to do well. Khan has been in red hot form and is the second leading run scorer of the tournament with 200 runs in 4 games. He’s stroked a hundred, a fifty and a couple of impactful innings in his 4 matches and can be expected to do well in the upcoming game.

Wahab Riaz – Wahab Riaz bowled a devastating spell against Islamabad United, bowling them out for 118 and returning with figures of 4-17 in 4 overs. When on song, he can be unplayable. He’d look to replicate his success in the next game.

Our Betting Tips

We are not just any cricket betting tips guru. We have people with years of experience that are analyzing these games for you. For instance, in this game, both teams are on par but Karachi Kings seem to have a slightly better batting line up. We’d like to stick with them as the favourites for the match.

Predicted Winners

Karachi Kings are expected to win this match.

Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators: PSL 2021- Match 12 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

After an off day against Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United will be eager get back to winnings ways against Quetta Gladiators, who have lost all their matches in the tournament. The match will be played at the National Stadium and is set to get underway at 7:00 PM local time

Preview

Islamabad have won two of their three matches but they haven’t been at their best. If we leave out the performance of Alex Hales, none of the batsmen have been consistent enough. Yes, Hussain Talat , Ifthikhar Ahmed and Asif Ali has played some fine knocks but if your top order is not scoring runs, a collapse is always on the cards, exactly what happened against Peshawar where they were bowled out for 118. Islamabad have plenty of all-rounders but they don’t have a genuine wicket-taker.

Coming to Quetta Gladiators, they are yet to open their account in the PSL 2021 but they have improved with every game. The batting has done well. Sarfaraz Ahmed looks in fine touch. Faf du Plessis replaced Gayle and batted well in the last game. Mohammed Nawaz and Azam Khan have also contributed with the bat. However, bowling is a cause of concern. They look a decent bowling unit on paper with Usman Shinwari, Mohammed Hasnain, Dale Steyn but the bowlers have not lived up to the expectations.

Pitch Report

The surface has been a good all round cricketing wicket. It’s a flat wicket so there are plenty of opportunities for the batsmen  to score but if the bowlers bowl in right areas, they are in the games as well

AVERAGE FIRST INNINGS SCORE

The average first innings score in the first 5 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 155.

RECORD OF CHASING TEAMS

Won – 5, lost- 0, tied -0

Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XIs:

Islamabad United

Philip Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Fawad Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Quetta Gladiators

Faf du Plessis, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Cameron Delport, Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Zahid Mahmood, Dale Steyn, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Shinwari

Probable Top Performers

Sarfaraz Ahmed – Sarfaraz Ahmed has been in top form. He backed up his quickfire 40 against Lahore with a scintillating 81 against Peshawar Zalmi. With Mohammed Rizwan the first choice keeper for Pakistan, this is Sarfaraz’s opportunity to make a case for himself. A good season of PSL will get him back in contention for Pakistan

Alex Hales-  Hales has been in top form of late. After a stunning BBL, he has continued his magic in the PSL too. He’s got runs in every match. Though he hasn’t crossed a 50 run mark yet, the kind of form he’s in, a big knock is not far away.

Faf du Plessis – Faf du Plessis came as a replacement to Chris Gayle and made an immediate impact with a solid 37 against Peshawar. he’s an experienced campaigner and can be backed to come good in the next match as well.

Our Betting Tips

Both teams are on par in terms of quality but if Quetta can bowl well, they have a good chance of winning the match as their batting looks way more stable than Islamabad United

Predicted Winners

Quetta Gladiators are expected to win this match.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United: PSL 2021- Match 10 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Peshawar Zalmi will take on Islamabad United in the 10th match of the PSL. The match will be played at the National Stadium Karachi and is set to get underway at 7:30 PM local time.

Preview

After losing their first match against Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi came running back in the tournament and defeated Multan Sultans, chasing down a big total of 193. Imam-ul-Haq, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Kamran Akmal batted well to give their side a positive start which eventually helped them to chase down the big total. Haider Ali played the finishing touch, with two fours and two sixes.

Islamabad United, on other hand, have won back to back two matches to kick off the tournament. They have shown great strength in chasing totals in both the matches and in the last match, they knocked off a score of 197. They would be hoping to make inroads with the ball early and try to dictate the game like they have done in the last two matches.

Pitch Report

The surface is expected to be a good batting wicket but the bowlers are not completely out of it. If they bowl in the right areas, there will be enough help on offer. However, batsmen have cashed onto the opportunities quite well in this PSL.

AVERAGE FIRST INNINGS SCORE

The average first innings score in the first 5 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 157.

RECORD OF CHASING TEAMS

Won – 5, lost- 0, tied -0

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Predicted Playing XIs:

PESHAWAR ZALMI

Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Saqib Mahmood, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran

Islamabad United

Alex Hales, Philip Salt (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Lewis Gregory, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Zafar Gohar, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Probable Top Performers

Alex Hales- The English opener has been in top form with the bat in recent times. He had arrived in the PSL after being the highest run-getter in the BBL and started his tournament by picking up a Man of the Match award in the second match of the tournament. He scored a match-winning 46 run-knock off just 21 balls which set up the big chase for his side.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore – He is the new revelation of England cricket as far as T20 cricket is concerned. He scored 53 runs from 32 balls in the last match and wasn’t too late in stamping his authority with the bat in PSL. He has been in some batting form since the T10 league.

Shoaib Malik – Shoaib Malik has the experience of playing all around the globe in T20 cricket. He didn’t have a lot of runs in the last match but remained not out at the end of the chase which will surely give him a little more confidence.

Our Betting Tips

Islamabad United have shown great heart in chasing down big totals. With the kind of fire power they have, it seems very tough for the Peshawar Zalmi to go past them.

Predicted Winners

Islamabad United are expected to win this match.

Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans: PSL 2021- Match 9 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Defending champions Karachi Kings will lock horns against Multan Sultans in the 9th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021.  The match will be played at the National Stadium Karachi and is set to get underway at 2:00 PM local time

Preview

Both the teams will be desperate to register a win after losing their previous games. Karachi Kings started their campaign with a dominating seven-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators before suffering a crushing five-wicket loss at the hands of Islamabad United. The Babar Azam-led side had piled up 196 for 3 thanks to Sharjeel Khan’s century but failed to defend the total against the Islamabad-based outfit.

Multan Sultans, on the other hand, have lost both of their games so far. They started their campaign with a narrow three-wicket loss to Islamabad United. In their second game, Peshawar Zalmi thrashed them by six wickets. The Sultans did well with the bat and scored 193 for 4 in the allotted 20 overs but failed to defend the total as Zalmi chased the target in 19 overs.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi looks tailor made for the batsmen. While the bowlers did well on the pitch in the first few days, the batsmen have started dominating now. In the last three games, two games saw 190-plus totals being chased while the other one saw 170-plus total being chased.

AVERAGE FIRST INNINGS SCORE

The average first innings score in the first 6 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 163.

RECORD OF CHASING TEAMS

Won – 6, lost- 0, tied -0

Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Joe Clarke (wk), Colin Ingram, Mohammad Nabi, Daniel Christian, Imad Wasim (c), Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Chris Lynn, James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir, Shahnawaz Dhani

Probable Top Performers

Sharjeel Khan:

Sharjeel Khan roared back to form with a stunning century against Islamabad United and would be looking to make the most of the form. The southpaw has the ability to blow any team away on his day and with form on his side, one can expect him to do well.

James Vince:

James Vince has been in stunning form at the moment. Earlier this month, he helped Sydney Sixers win the Big Bash League by smashing 98 not out and 95 in the Qualifier and final respectively. The England star had finished the tournament as the second highest run-scorer with 537 runs to his name. He has started his PSL campaign in the same manner. After scoring 16 in the first game, the right-handed batsman played a fine knock of 84 in the second game.

Mohammad Rizwan:

There is absolutely no stopping Mohammad Rizwan at the moment. The Sultans skipper is going from strength to strength with each passing day. He came to PSL after scoring his maiden Test and T20I century during the home series against South Africa and has started the tournament in a similar fashion. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played knocks of 71 and 41 in the first two games.

Our Betting Tips

While Multan Sultans are doing well with the bat, Karachi Kings not only have a strong batting lineup but also a strong bowling lineup. The likes of  Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir have made Karachi’s bowling attack a formidable one while the likes of Babar Azam, Sharjeel, Colin Ingram, Mohammad Nabi have made their batting lineup one of the strongest in the tournament.

Predicted Winners

Karachi Kings are expected to win this match.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators: PSL 2021- Match 8 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Peshawar Zalmi will take on Quetta Gladiators in the 8th match of the PSL. The match will be played at the National Stadium Karachi and is set to get underway at 8:00 PM local time

Preview

After losing their tournament opener to Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi put up a scintillating show against Multan Sultans to pocket their first victory of the season. They made mockery of a daunting 197 and finished the game by an over and 6 wickets to spare. It is one of the most clinical performance you’ll ever see as every batsmen that stepped out bat scored runs for them. It’s a sign of a very good team.

Quetta Gladiators have lost both their matches and desperately need a win to get their campaign back on track. The batting looks a cause of concern to us. Chris Gayle has batted well, Sarfaraz too looked good in the last match but other batsmen have been a big let down. Peshawar have a decent bowling line up so Quetta need to be at the top of their game to compete.

Pitch Report

The surface is expected to be a good batting wicket but the bowlers are not completely out of it. If they bowl in right areas, there will be enough help on offer.

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the first 5 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 157.

Record of Chasing teams

Won – 5, lost- 0, tied -0

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XIs:

Peshawar Zalmi

Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Saqib Mahmood, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran

Quetta Gladiators

Tom Banton, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Chris Gayle, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Anwar Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood

Probable Top Performers

Chris Gayle – The Universe Boss is one of the most fearsome batsmen in this format of the game. On this day, he’s unstoppable. He has two good knocks under his belt but we know  Chris Gayle likes to get big hundreds. We think a big inning is just around the corner.

Imam ul Haq – Imam ul Haq is a solid top order batsmen. He set the tone for a daunting chase of 196 with a solid 48 against Multan Sultans. He’s technically very sound and can play according to the situation. We’ll back him to come good in the next match

Shoaib Malik – Shoaib Malik brings in a lot of experience with him. He’s played all round the globe and performed well. If he gets an opportunity, Malik will make it count.

Our Betting Tips

Peshawar Zalmi looks a pretty balanced unit with plenty of quality in their batting and bowling department. Quetta too have some match winners but they’ve been very inconsistent. Apart from Gayle, none of the batsmen have looked good.

Predicted Winners

Peshawar Zalmi are expected to win this match.

Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans: PSL 2021- Match 7 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Lahore Qalandars will take on Multan Sultan in the 7th match of the PSL. The match will be played at the National Stadium Karachi and is set to get underway at 3:00 PM local time

Preview

It’s a match of two teams that are placed poles apart in the points table. Lahore Qalandars have been brilliant in the tournament and have won both their matches in comparison to Multan Sultan who’re yet to open their account in the PSL 2021. Lahore annihilated Quetta Gladiators in the last match and look a real force. They chased a strong total of 178 without breaking a sweat. Fakhar Zaman top scored with a brutal 82 while Mohammed Hafeez continued his golden run and stroked a 33 ball 73 to help Lahore seal the game by 9 wickets. The have a lot of depth in their batting and if they get a good start, more often then not, they’ll end up with a big score.

Multan Sultan are one of the top contenders for the title but they haven’t got the desired start. However, that doesn’t take away the quality from the side. Mohammed Rizwan, Chris Lynn, James Vince, Riley Rossouw forms a quality batting line up who are good enough to decimate any bowling attack. The batting has done well in both the matches but they haven’t delivered collective performance. Also, the bowling has not been up to the mark. However, we think that they’re a quality team that will test the table toppers.

Pitch Report

The wickets have been good cricketing wickets. The batsmen have plenty of run scoring opportunities but the bowlers are also in the game. Want to know if you can trust our analysis? Read this review about Parimatch India to know more and feel safe.

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the first 5 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 157.

Record of Chasing teams

Won – 5, lost- 0, tied -0

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Predicted Playing XIs:

Lahore Qalandars

Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (c), Agha Salman, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Multan Sultan

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Chris Lynn, James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir, Shahnawaz Dhani

Probable Top Performers

Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman is a dangerous batsmen and can tonk the ball big. He decimated Quetta Gladiators in the last with after a brutal knock of 82 off 52 deliveries. Zaman will be a key wicket for Multan in the next game.

Mohammed Rizwan – Mohammed Rizwan is in middle of a dream run. Match after match, he delivered consistent performances. In the last game as well, he played a solid knock of 41. In the tournament opener, he top scored for Multan with a scintillating 71. We back him to perform well in the next game as well

Chris Lynn – Chris Lynn is one of the greats in this version of the game. On is day, he’s unstoppable and can decimate the best bowling line ups. He had a decent run for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League and can be expected to put up a show in PSL as well.

Our Betting Tips

Irrespective of the results of the previous matches, the match is expected to be a close affair. However, we’d like to go in with Multan as the winners because of the sheer strength in their batting.

Predicted Winners

Multan Sultan are expected to win this match.

 

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United: PSL 2021- Match 6 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Karachi Kings will host Islamabad United in the 6th match of the PSL. The match will be played at the National Stadium Karachi and is set to get underway at 7:00 PM local time

Preview

Both Karachi Kings and Islamabad United started their PSL campaign on a winning note. While Karachi thrashed Quetta Gladiators by 7 wickets, Islamabad held their nerves to clinch a nail biter from Multan Sultan. Both teams are on par in terms of the quality and the match is expected to be a close affair.

However, Karachi will feel more confident going into this match as they’ve slightly more depth in their team. Also, the presence of Babar Azam makes a huge impact. Yes, he hasn’t been in the best of form but can turn the tables in no time. Sharjeel Khan, Colin Ingram, Joe Clarke forms a solid batting order. Dan Christian, Mohammed Nabi and Imad Wasim provide them good all round options.

Islamabad too is a top batting team but most of their batsmen struggled in the first game. They would have lost the match if Lewis Gregory wouldn’t have played a top knock of 49. They need to deliver collective a performance if they want to emerge victorious. Karachi has a strong bowling line up and there won’t be any breathers. Islamabad need to be at the top of their game.

Pitch Report

The pitch has been a good cricketing wicket. The batsmen will get plenty of opportunities to score runs but the bowlers are not completely out of it.

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the first 4 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 147.

Record of Chasing teams

Won – 4, lost- 0, tied -0

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Predicted Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Joe Clarke, Colin Ingram, Mohammad Nabi, Daniel Christian, Imad Wasim(c), Aamer Yamin, Waqas Maqsood, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal

 Islamabad United

Phil Salt, Alex Hales, Shadab Khan(c), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Lewis Gregory, Faheem Ashraf, Zafar Gohar, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim

Probable Top Performers

Babar Azam – Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen going around. Though he hasn’t scored much, we think that a big inning is just around the corner.

Mohammed Nabi – Mohammed Nabi will be very crucial with his all round skills. He had a good game with the bat against Quetta and stroked a quickfire 30 of 14 deliveries. He can be dangerous with the ball as well.

Lewis Gregory – Lewis Gregory delivered a man of the match performance against Multan Sultan. First, he bowled an economical spell of 2-31 then played a blistering knock of 49 to take Islamabad home. Expect a similar performance from him in the next game.

Our Betting Tips

It’s going to be a close fought match but the presence of Babar Azam makes us go in favour of Karachi Kings. Also, they have more depth in their team with three quality all-rounders.

Predicted Winners

Karachi Kings are expected to win this match.

 

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans: PSL 2021- Match 5 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

The fifth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans. The match will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Preview

The fifth match of this year’s PSL will see 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi locking horns against Lahore Qalandars. Both the teams have started their campaign with a loss and will be desperate to open their account when they take on each other on Tuesday (February 23). Zalmi suffered a four-wicket loss to Lahore Qalandars in their tournament while the Sultans opened their campaign with a three-wicket loss to Islamabad United.

Zalmi had failed to defend 140 against the Qalandars while Sultans could not stop United from chasing down 151. Both the teams have the firepower to bounce back in style, nonetheless. The Zalmi boasts the likes of Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali and Ravi Bopara.

The Sultans, on the other hand, have the services of Mohammad Rizwan, Chris Lynn, James Vince, Rilee Rossouw and Shahid Afridi. With both the teams having some big match-winners in their ranks, one can expect a cracking and thrilling clash on Tuesday.

Pitch Report

The pitch has offered help to both batsmen and bowlers so far and thus one can expect an even contest between the bat and ball.

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the first 3 completed matches of PSL 2021 at this venue is 137.

Record of Chasing teams

The chasing team has won all the three games so far.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XIs:

Peshawar Zalmi:

Kamran Akmal (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Ravi Bopara, Sherfane Rutherford, Amad Butt, Wahab Riaz (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Imran

Bench:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Aamir Khan, Umaid Asif, Abrar Ahmed, Waqar Salamkheil, Mohammad Imran

Multan Sultans:

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Chris Lynn, James Vince, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Umar, Sohaibullah

Bench:

Shan Masood, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dhani, Sohail Khan

Probable Top Performers

Mohammad Rizwan:

Mohammad Rizwan has been in red-hot form from quite some time now. After scoring his maiden Test and T20I ton against South Africa a few days ago, Rizwan started his PSL campaign in the same manner by playing a knock of 71 against Islamabad. Expect the Sultans captain to continue his form against Zalmi.

Kamran Akmal:

The all-time leading run-scorer of the PSL, Kamran Akmal could be another star of the game. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman failed to deliver against Lahore Qalandars, managing only 5 from 10 balls. He will be desperate to get going in the upcoming game.

Shahid Afridi:

The ever-green Shahid Afridi impressed in the previous outing against Islamabad. While he failed to do well with the bat and was out for a duck, he did make his mark with the ball. The former Pakistan skipper picked up two wickets in addition to affecting a run-out to reduce the opposition to 74 for 5 before they recovered to win the game.

Our Betting Tips

The kind of form Mohammad Rizwan is in, he could power Multan Sultans to a win over Peshawar Zalmi. The likes of Lynn, Vince, Shahid Afridi and Carlos Brathwaite further tilts the balance in favour of the Sultans.

Predicted Winners

Multan Sultans are expected to win this match.

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Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators: PSL 2021- Match 4 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Lahore Qalandars will take on Quetta Gladiators in the 4th match of the Pakistan Super League. The match will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi and is set to get underway at 7:30 PM IST ( 7:00 PM local time) (2 PM GMT)

Preview

Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiator had contrasting results in their opening games of the PSL. While Quetta suffered a humiliating loss to Karachi Kings, Lahore picked up an impressive win over Peshawar Zalmi. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and the game could go either way. For Quetta, Chris Gayle looked in good touch and we all know what he can do when in full flow. Quetta will expect him to play a longer inning in the next match. Other than him, other batsmen were pretty ordinary. They do have good batting in Tom Banton, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan, Ben Cutting but a lot depends on Chris Gayle. The bowling is good enough to trouble any opposition but they’ll need their batsmen to put runs on the board.

Lahore Qalandars were clinical but they too need some improvement. If it wasn’t a fiery knock from Rashid Khan in the final overs, they would have lost the match. They need to learn the art of converting the starts into a big score. They have a quality batting line up and we expect them to perform better with the bat in the next game. Rashid Khan and Shaheen Afridi will pose a stern challenge to the Quetta batsmen.

Pitch Report

The pitches in Karachi have been flat but the slowness of the wicket hasn’t allowed the batsmen to dominate the game

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the last 5 completed matches at this venue is 152.

Record of Chasing teams

Won – 4, lost – 1, Tie – 0

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars

Probable XI: Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (c), Agha Salman, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza

Quetta Gladiators

Probable XI:  Tom Banton, Chris Gayle, Saim Ayub, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Azam Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Shinwari, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad

Probable Top Performers

Chris Gayle – The universe boss is one of the greatest batsmen in this format of the game. He looked really good in the brief knock of 39 he played against Karachi. He’s someone who can decimate a bowling line up and Lahore will have to find a strategy to dismiss him early.

Mohammed Hafeez – Hafeez looked solid in his unbeaten knock of 33 and helped Lahore Qalandars bag a victory against Peshawar. He’ the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in the T20 format and has amassed 2356 runs. We back him to continue his good run with the bat.

Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan’s abilities with the ball are world known but in the previous match he showed that he’s a very capable batsman as well. He’ll be a massive asset for Lahore in the next game.

Our Betting Tips

Lahore Qalandars have a very strong batting line up. Also, players like Samit Patel, David Weise and Rashid Khan adds a lot of depth in the team. Their bowling also seems to be better than Quetta. They’re our pick for this match.

Predicted Winners

The Lahore Qalandars side is expected to win this match.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans: PSL 2021- Match 3 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

Islamabad United and Multan Sultans will be up against each other in the third match of the ongoing 2021 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on February 21, Sunday at National Stadium in Karachi. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST).

Preview

After a disastrous season in PSL 2020 where they had finished at the last position on the points table by winning just 3 games, Islamabad United will be looking forward to starting the 2021 edition on a high note with a victory. The team has emerged as a competent and strong squad on paper after the inclusion of overseas players like Alex Hales and Lewis Gregory. Apart from this, the franchise also boasts of having players like Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali in their team.

Multan Sultans will be soaring high on confidence entering the marquee contest due to the scintillating form of their skipper and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan. The 28-year old has been in red-hot form in international cricket especially in the shortest format of the game and had recently registered his maiden T20I century during the just-concluded three-match T20 series against South Africa.

Apart from this, Sultans also have a competent bowling unit due to the presence of players like Imran Tahir, Sohail Tanvir, Shahid Afridi, and Usman Qadir in their squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch of the National Stadium in Karachi is expected to favour the batsmen a little more. However, it also has something to offer to the bowlers bowling first in the game as the dew factor won’t help in the second innings. Thus, the teams winning the toss are more likely to bowl first.

Average first innings score

155 (Last 5 matches on this venue)

Record of the team chasing

Won – 3, Lost 1, Tie – 1

IU vs MS Predicted XI

Islamabad United

Alex Hales, Phillip Salt, Shadab Khan (C), Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Rohail Nazir (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Muhammad Musa, Ali Khan

Bench: Lewis Gregory, Akif Javed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Fawad Ahmed, Zafar Goher, Paul Stirling

Multan Sultans

Chris Lynn, Mohammad Rizwan (C and WK), James Vince, Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir, Imran Tahir

Bench: Sohaib Maqsood, Adam Lyth, Sohaibullah, Imran Khan, Shahnawaz Dhani, Sohail Khan

Expected top players

Shadab Khan: The captain of Islamabad United, Shadab Khan can be the most valuable player for his side as he has the ability to contribute positively both with the bat and the ball. Known for his leg-spin and hitting ability, Shadab had scored 263 runs with the bat in 8 innings along with picking up 8 wickets also in PSL 2020.

Alex Hales – Hales is expected to do wonders for Islamabad United in the game. He is in red-hot form with the bat and has emerged as the highest run-getter in the 2020-21 edition of Big Bash League (BBL). In 15 matches, the opening batsman had scored a whopping 543 runs. Apart from this, he also has a good international record as in 60 T20I matches, the England batsman has scored 1644 runs at an average of 31.

Mohammad Rizwan: The presence of a player like Mohammad Rizwan adds a lot of value to Multan Sultans. Since the past year, Rizwan has been in wonderful form in the shortest format of the game. Recently, he became the second Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman to smash a ton. Rizwan had amassed 197 runs in 3 matches at an average of 98.5 during the just-concluded three-match T20I series against South Africa.

Our Betting Tips

As compared to Islamabad United, Multan Sultans have a more balanced squad and boasts of having equally good bowlers and batsmen. Thus, Sultans have a massive advantage over Islamabad and can be deemed as the favourites to win the game.

Predicted Winner

For us, Multan Sultans are a more stable team and are the favourites to win.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi: PSL 2021- Match 2 – Best Betting Odds and Match Winner Prediction

Match Details

The second match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. The match will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Preview

The second match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will pit 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi against the runners up of the previous edition, Lahore Qalandars. Both the sides are blessed with some massive names, and we can expect a riveting contest on the field.

The Lahore Qalandars side boasts of some exciting willow wielders, with players like Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and Ben Dunk in their ranks. They also have a potent bowling attack, with Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Samit Patel capable of slicing through the opposition.

On the other hand, the Peshawar side too, is blessed with some exciting talent. They have T20 veterans like Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik and Ravi Bopara in their batting arsenal. As far as their bowling attack is concerned, the side has the likes of Wahab Riaz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Irfan rolling their arms over. And surely, a cracker of a contest awaits the fans.

Pitch Report

The second match will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. The pitch is an absolute belter, where the batsmen can go hammer and tongs after the bowlers. Expect a high scoring encounter.

Average first innings score

The average first innings score in the last 5 completed matches at this venue is 155.

Record of Chasing teams

The chasing team has won 3 out of the last 5 games played here. There was also a match that ended in a tie.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Zeeshan Ashraf (wk), Sohail Akhtar (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk, Samit Patel, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Dilbar Hussain

Bench: Muhammad Zaid Alam, Joe Denly, Tom Abell, Agha Salman, Muhammad Faizan, Maaz Khan

Peshawar Zalmi: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Ravi Bopara, Sherfane Rutherford, Amad Butt, Umaid Asif, Wahab Riaz (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Irfan

Bench: David Miller, Imam-ul-Haq, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Amir Khan, Abrar Ahmed

Probable Top Performers

Fakhar Zaman

He has scored 1064 runs in the PSL thus far, and has scored his runs at a strike rate of 137.29. Zaman was also the second highest run scorer in the previous edition, and plundered 325 runs. Expect him to start the sixth edition with a bang as well.

Mohammad Hafeez

He is a cricketer who has a wealth of experience in the T20 arena. Mohammad Hafeez is the highest run scorer for Pakistan in the T20 format and has amassed 2323 runs. He was also in scintillating form in the previous season of the PSL as well, and scored 312 runs at a strike rate of 125.30.

Rashid Khan

You just cannot count this man out. Rashid Khan is a bowler who is extremely clever, and can flummox the batsmen with a plethora of variations up his sleeve. His 4 overs will be of paramount importance tomorrow.

Our Betting Tips

The Lahore Qalandars side has a stable line up, with some match winners in their ranks. While Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez bring with them a wealth of experience, Shaheen Afridi and Rashid Khan will prove to be crucial with the ball.

Predicted Winners

The Lahore Qalandars side is expected to win this match.

PSL 2020: Final – KAR vs LAH – Match Prediction & Betting Tips

 

Match Details:

The Final (KAR vs LAH) of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 will be played between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium, Karachi.

This match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST). The game will be streamed on YouTube.

Preview:

Both the teams defeated Multan Sultans in their previous encounters and are looking in phenomenal touch. Lahore has won two consecutive playoffs games and their team is looking solid. On the other hand, Karachi is more dependent on their star players who have performed well recently. As both Karachi and Lahore have qualified for the final for the first time, they will be under extreme pressure.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has been perfect for batting. The dew has made it even more difficult to bowl here. Both the teams would want to field first in this expectedly high scoring game.

Average first-innings total: 164 (in PSL 2020 Playoffs)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1 Tied- 1

Playing Combinations for KAR vs LAH

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Alex Hales, Chadwick Walton (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Imad Wasim (C), Wayne Parnell, Mohammad Amir, Umer Khan, Waqas Maqsood.

Bench: Amir Yamin, Awais Zia, Mohammad Rizwan, Cameron Delport, Umer Khan, Usama Mir and Umer Khan

Lahore Qalandars

Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (C), Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), David Wiese, Samit Patel, Mohammad Faizan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Dilbar Hussain

Bench: Jaahid Ali, Seekkuge Prasanna, Raja Farzan, Salman Butt, Dane Vilas

Top performers:

Top Batsman:

Alex Hales

The ball is coming nicely on the bat and Alex Hales should be extremely happy with the same. He likes pace and the dew should also help him. If Hales can score a big one here, Karachi can be in an extremely comfortable situation in the final.

Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez is their most experienced player. As it is a pressure game, Lahore would want him to fire and help them to bring their first trophy home. He will bat in the middle order and would have the responsibility to finish the game

Top Bowler:

Mohammad Amir

He has been a perfect death bowler for them and they would want Amir to perform similarly. The mist in the air should help him in getting some swing as well.

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf is in phenomenal form this year. If he can pick up wickets like he has been doing, Lahore will find themselves in the ideal condition. His role will be to provide a breakthrough to his team in the grand finale.

Our Betting Tips:

Lahore Qalandars are in tremendous form and they have momentum on their side too.

Probable Winners:

Lahore Qalandars are expected to win this match.

PSL 2020: Eliminator- 1 – LAH vs PES – Match Prediction & Betting Tips

Match Details:

The Eliminator- 1 (LAH vs PES) of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi at the National Stadium, Karachi.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST). The game will be streamed on YouTube.

Preview:

Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi will face off in this do or die encounter. The losing team will get eliminated and the winning team will progress to the second Eliminator. Both the teams have played phenomenal cricket throughout the competition and grabbed their playoffs spot by the narrowest margin. As it will be played in the evening, the dew factor will be there along with some assistance to the pacers. Both the teams have experienced pacer and they would want them to fire in this must-win contest.

Pitch Condition/Report:

As it is the second game of the day and pitch might be slower. But as the dew factor can play a major role, both the teams would prefer to bowl first in LAH vs PES.

Average first-innings total: 150 (in last 5 PSL games)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1

LAH vs PES Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Lahore Qalandars

Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (C), Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (WK), David Wiese, Samit Patel, Mohammad Faizan, Usman Shinwari, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf/Dilbar Hussain.

Bench: Jaahid Ali, Seekkuge Prasanna, Raja Farzan, Salman Butt, Dane Vilas.

Peshawar Zalmi

Kamran Akmal (WK), Imam-ul-Haq, Faf du Plessis, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Sohaib Maqsood, Carlos Brathwaite, Hardus Viljoen, Hasan Ali/Saqib Mahmood/Yasir Shah, Wahab Riaz (C), Rahat Ali.

Bench: Hasan Ali/Saqib Mahmood/Yasir Shah, Umer Amin, Khurram Shahzad, Adil Amin, Mohammad Mohsin, Amir Ali.

Top performers:

Top Batsman:

Fakhar Zaman

As he is an explosive opener, he has the best chance to exploit the new ball. He can counter the leg-spinner and left-arm pacer too and that should help Zaman’s cause.

Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis was in impeccable form in the IPL. His team didn’t do well but his performance was excellent. Being a senior player, he will be expected to perform similarly in this important fixture.

Top Bowler:

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the most lethal bowlers in Pakistani circuit. Lahore would hipe their star pacer to attack the opposition batsmen. As some assistance might be there for the pacers, he can be the most dangerous weapon for Lahore.

Wahab Riaz

Wahab Riaz is the captain and the most experienced pacer of Peshawar Zalmi. Considering his experience, he needs to bowl like a champion bowler in this pressure game to put Qalandars on the back foot in LAH vs PES.

Our Betting Tips:

Lahore Qalandars’ bowling attack is superior in comparison to Peshawar. Their experienced and effect pacer can get better off Peshawar.

Probable Winners:

Lahore Qalandars are expected to win this match.

PSL 2020: Qualifier – MUL vs KAR – Match Prediction & Betting Tips

Match Details:

The Qualifier (MUL vs KAR) of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 will be played between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings at the National Stadium, Karachi.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST). The game will be streamed on YouTube.

Preview:

Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings have been the best teams in the league stage of PSL 2020. They dominated the entire league stage before Covid-19 created a massive halt. Multan won 7 out of their 10 matches and they will enter the game as the favourites. Karachi on the other hand will be riding on the hopes of their experienced players to take them over the line. Babar Azam and Imad Wasim will have a lot of pressure on them, while Multan’s skipper Shan Masood will in much better mind space in MUL vs KAR.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It will be a fresh wicket and run-scoring will be a lot easier. As it’s a day game, pacers might not find much assistance from the wicket. The team winning the toss would want to bat first as it’s an important fixture and there won’t be any dew factor as well in MUL vs KAR.

Average first-innings total: 150 (in last 5 PSL games)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1

MUL vs KAR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Multan Sultans:

Adam Lyth, Shan Masood (C), Rilee Rossouw, Zeeshan Ashraf (WK), Ravi Bopara, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Ilyas/Usman Qadir, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Irfan.

Bench:

Ali Shafiq, Bilawal Bhatti, Joe Denly, Brendan Taylor, Mohammad Ilyas, Junaid Khan, Rohail Nazir, Mohammad Ilyas/Usman Qadir.

Karachi Kings:

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam,  Alex Hales, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim (C), Wayne Parnell, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal/Umer Khan, Umaid Asif.

Bench:

Amir Yamin, Awais Zia, Mohammad Rizwan, Sherfane Rutherford, Arshad Iqbal/Umer Khan, Usama Mir and Waqas Maqsood.

Top performers:

Top Batsman:

Rilee Rossouw

Rilee Rossouw will be there with immense experience of International cricket. In pressure games like these, the players holding their nerves well have always performed better. He will bat at three and will play the role of an anchor for Multan Sultans.

Babar Azam

Considering the form he has been in, Karachi will be riding on his back to provide them with a solid score or chase the target down. His consistency has been the key over the years and Karachi will expect another miraculous inning from their star batsman, Babar Azam.

Top Bowler:

Mohammad Irfan

As the pitch will be fresh there is some bounce expected and Irfan will be the ideal candidate to execute in such conditions. His unusual height is extremely vital and a lethal spell can take his team to the final.

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir’s exceptional ability to swing the ball with pace can be dangerous for Multan. He is an experienced campaigner and if Karachi needs to do well in this fixture, his role will be extremely important in MUL vs KAR.

Our Betting Tips:

Multan Sultans will be extremely confident with a balanced side and great performance in the league stage.

Probable Winners:

Multan Sultans are expected to win this match.

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 – All You Need to Know

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will enter its sixth year in 2021. The league, which started in 2015 will comprise of 6 teams and will be held in just two cities, Karachi and Lahore. The first match of the season will be played on 20th February 2021, between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators. The grand finale of the tournament will be played on March 22nd at the Gaddafi stadium in the city of Lahore.

Islamabad United has been the most successful team thus far in the PSL, having won the championship on two occasions (in 2016 and 2018). The previous season (2020) was won by the Karachi Kings. The Imad Wasim-led side comfortably beat the Lahore Qalanders by 5 wickets and 8 balls to spare in the summit clash last year.

Yet again, there will be a lot of top Pakistan stars featuring in the tournament, with the likes of Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, and the ubiquitous Shahid Afridi turning out for this season. The tournament will also see a lot of foreign flavor as well, with the likes of Colin Ingram, Rashid Khan, Samit Patel, Joe Denly, Colin Munro, Dale Steyn, Chris Gayle and Alex Hales turning out for the various sides this season.

Full Squads of all the teams

Karachi Kings: Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir, Colin Ingram, Amir Yamin, Sharjeel Khan, Waqas Masood, Arshad lqbal, Mohammad Nabi, Dan Christian, Chadwick Walton, Joe Clarke, Noor Ahmad, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Ilyas, Zeeshan Malik, Qasim Akram

Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Hafeez, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Ben Dunk, Dilbar Hussain, Sohail Akhtar, Zaid Alam, Rashid Khan, Joe Denly, Maaz Khan, Samit Patel, Tom Abell, Zeeshan Ashraf, Salman All Agha, Mohammad Faizan, Ahmed Danyal

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Asif All, Muhammad Musa Khan, Zafar Gohar, Hassan Ali, Chris Jordan, Lewis Gregory, Phil Salt, Rohail Nazir, Reece Topley, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Ahmed Saifi Abdullah

Multan Sultans: Shahid Afridi, Rilee Rossouw, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, Khushdil Shah, James Vince, Shan Masood, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir, Chris Lynn, Mohammad Rizwan, Carlos Braithwaite, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohaib Ullah, Imran Khan Sr, Adam Lyth, Shahnawaz Dhani, Muhammad Umar

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Azam Khan, Naseem Shah, Zahid Mehmood, Anwar Ali, Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn, Usman Khan, Tom Banton, Usman Khan Shinwari, Saim Ayub, Cameron Delport, Arish Ali Khan, Qais Ahmad, Abdul Nasir

Peshawar Zalmi: Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Liam Livingstone, Haider Ali, David Miller, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ravi Bopara, Sherfane Rutherford, lbrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Amir Khan, Saqib Mahmood, Imam-ul-Haq, Muhammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan

Schedule of PSL 2021 (Time in IST)

Match 1: February 20, Saturday -Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 2: February 21, Sunday – Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi at 2:30 PM

Match 3: February 21, Monday – Islamabad United vs. Multan Sultans, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 4: February 22, Monday- Lahore Qalanders vs. Quetta Gladiators, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 5: February 23, Tuesday – Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultans, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 6: February 24, Wednesday -Karachi Kings vs. Islamabad United,Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 7: February 26, Friday – Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans, Karachi at 3:30 PM

Match 8: February 26, Friday – Peshawar Zalmi vs. Quetta Gladiators, Karachi at 8:30 PM

Match 9: February 27, Saturday – Karachi Kings vs. Multan Sultans, Karachi at 2:30 PM

Match 10: February 27, Saturday – Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 11: February 28, Sunday – Karachi Kings vs. Lahore Qalandars, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 12: March 1, Monday -Islamabad United vs. Quetta Gladiators, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 13: March 3, Wednesday – Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi at 2:30 PM

Match 14: March 3, Wednesday – Quetta Gladiators vs. Multan Sultans, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 15: March 4, Thursday – Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 16: March 5, Friday -Multan Sultans vs. Karachi Kings, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 17: March 6, Saturday – Islamabad United vs. Quetta Gladiators, Karachi at 2:30 PM

Match 18: March 6, Saturday -Peshawar Zalmi vs. Lahore Qalandars, Karachi at 7:30 PM

Match 19: March 7, Sunday -Multan Sultans vs. Quetta Gladiators, Karachi at 2:30 PM

Match 20: March 7, Sunday – Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 21: March 10, Wednesday – Peshawar Zalmi vs. Karachi Kings, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 22: March 11, Thursday – Quetta Gladiators vs. Lahore Qalandars, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 23: March 12, Friday – Multan Sultans vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore at 3:30 PM

Match 24: March 12, Friday – Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars, Lahore at 7: 30 PM

Match 25: March 13, Saturday -Quetta Gladiators vs. Karachi Kings, Lahore at 2:30 PM

Match 26: March 13, Saturday – Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 27: March 14, Sunday – Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore at 2:30 PM

Match 28: March 14, Sunday – Lahore Qalandars vs. Karachi Kings, Lahore at 2:30 PM

Match 29: March 15, Monday – Islamabad United vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 30: March 16, Tuesday – Multan Sultans vs. Lahore Qalandars, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 31: March 18, Thursday – PSL 2021 Qualifier, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 32: March 19, Friday – PSL 2021 Eliminator 1, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 33: March 20, Saturday – PSL 2021 Eliminator 2, Lahore at 7:30 PM

Match 34: March 22, Monday – PSL 2021 Final, Lahore at 7: 30 PM

Broadcast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

Pakistan: Geo Super and PTV Sports