LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction – PSL 2024

Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United clash in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, scheduled for Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 8:00 PM IST. Dive into detailed insights on LAH vs ISL Dream11 fantasy prediction, fantasy cricket tips, top Dream11 picks, pitch report, probable playing XIs, and a potential match winner prediction for this exciting PSL encounter.

LAH vs ISL Match Preview

The champions of PSL 2023, Lahore Qalandars strengthened their bowling attack and added the much needed depth in their middle over in the pre-season. The Qalandars signed Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, South African batter Rassie van der Dussen, Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Daniel Lawrence from England as part of their overseas players.

The absence of Rashid Khan is a huge blow for the Qalandars bu they have a lethal fast bowling attack with the honors on the teams captain Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. To their aid they have the local T20 stars Zaman Khan. Overall the Qalandars have a solid bowling attack with a well balanced batting unit.

Islamabad United finished the 2023 season with six wins and four losses but they lost to the Peshawar Zalmi in the eliminator. At the top of the order the United have a the duo of Alex Hales and Colin Munro. Jordan Cox who has been in sublime form and consistency is all the United needs this season.

They have a power packed top order with the spin twins Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan in the middle order who further strengthens their lineup. In the bowling department the return of Naseem Shah from a long injury layoff is an additional boost alongside the left arm fast bowling trio of Obed McCoy, Tymal Mills and Rumman Raees.

Match Details

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a flat track that favours batsman as the ball comes on to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers get some lateral movement of the surface with the new ball and as the game progresses wrist spinners might be effective. In the last five PSL matches played at Lahore the team batting first won four of the five matches and the average 1st innings score is 182 runs. Also Check out the weather conditions and top betting tips for LHQ vs ISU match.

LAH vs ISL Head to Head Record

Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United clashed in 17 PSL matches till date. Islamabad United holds an upper hand with nine wins, while the home team Lahore Qalandars emerged victorious in eight matches. The last time both teams went head to head at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by 110 runs.

• Matches Played: 17
• Lahore Qalandars won: 8
• Islamabad United won: 9

LAH vs ISL Probable Playing XI

Lahore Qalandars: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Abbas, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Syed Faridoun.

Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan, Jordan Cox, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, Obed McCoy.

LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction: Player Stats

LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks

Shaheen Afridi: The captain of Lahore Qalandars has a very good record at Lahore (5 wickets in last three matches). Afridi has the knack of picking up wickets with the new ball and bowlers are key in fantasy teams with high points for every wicket.

Fakhar Zaman: The southpaw has scored 639 runs in 23 PSL matches at Gaddafi Stadium and is one of the leading run-scorers for the franchise. In the last 10 matches, Zaman has scored 326 runs and is a top fantasy pick in LAH vs ISL Dream11 prediction team.

LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Team

Wicket Keepers: Jordan Cox (C)

Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Colin Munro, Abdullah Shafique

All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, David Wiese, Faheem Ashraf

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Match Prediction

The home team Lahore Qalandars won their last five head to head matches against Islamabad United and the odds are in favour of the home team to win the match. Our prediction is Lahore Qalandars to win the match. Check out all the best betting sites to bet on this PSL season.