Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – PSL Betting Tips
Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will lock horns in the 27th match of the 2022 Pakistan Super League played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
In the previous match, Islamabad United suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Peshawar Zalmi. The franchise will need to win this game to seal their place in the playoffs of the competition. Islamabad United is currently lying at fourth position in the league table.
On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars lost their previous game against Karachi Kings. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture.
Earlier this season, Lahore Qalandars managed to eke out a close win over Islamabad United.
Lahore Qalandars Form and Team News
In the batting department, the side will be depending on in-form opener Fakhar Zaman, rookie Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez, David Wiese, wicket-keeper Phil Salt, and Harry Brook to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Mohammad Hafeez played well and finished the innings with the top score of 33 runs off 24 balls with the help of four boundaries. Besides Hafeez, David Wiese showed decent form with the bat and scored 31 runs off 23 balls with the help of two fours and one six.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and David Wiese to provide timely breakthroughs.
Islamabad United Form and Team News
The franchise will be looking to field their strongest XI for this all-important clash. In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mubasir Khan, wicket-keeper batsman Azam Khan, captain Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, and Faheem Ashraf to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Azam Khan produced splendid innings for Islamabad United in a losing cause. He played exceedingly well and finished with the innings with the top score of 85 runs off 45 balls with the help of six fours and seven sixes. Besides Azam Khan, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz looked in decent touch with the bat and chipped in with a brisk 46 off 19 balls.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Merchant de Lange, Faheem Ashraf, Liam Dawson, Mohammad Musa, and Waqas Maqsood to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Odds by Casumo
According to the Casumo sportsbook, Lahore Qalandars will be clear favorites to win the twenty-seventh game of the 2022 Pakistan Super League is played at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore. For the 27th PSL game, Lahore Qalandars is placed at 1.75 odds, while Islamabad United is at 1.95 odds.
Our Tipster’s Angle
Based on current form, Lahore Qalandars will be favorites to win their game against Islamabad United. With top-order consistently delivering notable scores followed by excellent performances by bowlers, Qalandars will be keen to dominate the proceedings against United.
In the absence of players like Shadab Khan and Alex Hales, Islamabad United will have to produce something special to get a positive result out of this game.
Therefore, the prediction is for Lahore Qalandars to cruise to a comfortable win over Islamabad United.
Tip 1: Azam Khan to continue his decent form for Islamabad United
Wicket-keeper batsman delivered valiant innings for Islamabad United in the previous match played against Peshawar Zalmi. He notched up his second half-century of the competition against Peshawar. With 210 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 166.66, Azam will be keen to deliver another splendid batting performance. We can expect wicket-keeper Azam Khan to score 15 runs or more against Lahore [email protected]
Tip 2: Rashid Khan to lead the spin-charge for Lahore Qalandars
Afghanistan Leg-spinner has put in tidy bowling performances for Lahore Qalandars this season. With 11 wickets in eight innings at an economy rate of 6.75, Rashid Khan will be looking to deliver another splendid bowing performance. Given his consistently good performances, we can expect Leg-spinner Rashid Khan to take one wicket or more against Islamabad [email protected]
Conclusion
Expect Lahore Qalandars to bat Islamabad United and retain their second position in the league table.
- Wicket-keeper Azam Khan to score 15 runs or more against Lahore Qalandars- Islamabad United @3.00
- Leg-spinner Rashid Khan to take one wicket or more against Islamabad United- Lahore [email protected]
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