Pakistan Super League – 2021
LAH vs ISL, Match – 15, The match is all set to take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Preview –
Both Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United have won three games each out of their four outings so far. Islamabad United is stationed at number 3, owing to a better run-rate while Lahore Qalandars finds themselves at number 4, just below their opponents. Interestingly, in head-to-head encounters, Islamabad United holds an edge over Lahore Qalandars. Islamabad United has not lost to Qalandars in the last five head-to-head meetings.
With a couple of foreign players missing out, especially the English players, it will be a real test for both sides in this Abu Dhabi leg. Also, needless to say, the pitches in UAE are comparatively slower than the pitches in Pakistan, where the first phase took place, and it will be interesting to watch how quickly the teams adapt to this change. And, with the due coming in the second innings, it is going to be a lot tougher to defend.
Pitch Report –
It’s a balanced wicket with equal help for both batters and bowlers, batting will become much easier in the latter half of the match. Anything close to 180 is a good competitive score on this wicket.
- Total Match Played: 33
- Batting First Won: 14
- Batting Second Won: 19
- Avg. Score in 1st bat: 157
Wicket Split – PACE – 66, SPIN – 33
Scoring Pattern
- Below Score 150: 10
- A score between 150 and 169: 13
- A score between 170 and 189: 4
- Above Score 190: 6
Probable Playing XI (Batting Order)
LAH –
- Fakhar Zaman
- Sohail Akhtar (c)
- Joe Denly
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Ben Dunk (wk)
- Samit Patel
- David Wiese
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Salman Mirza
ISL –
- 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
Top Performers –
- F Zaman – R-216, Ave-54
- H Talat – R-112, Ave-28
- S Afridi – W-9, Ave-16
- H Ali, W-6, Ave-14
H2H & Dismissals – LAH vs ISL
Bowler Batsmen Outs
- F Ashraf S Akhtar 4
- F Ahmed B Dunk 2
- F Ahmed M Hafeez 2
- H Ali F Zaman 2
- S Khan M Hafeez 2
- S Khan F Zaman 2
- S Khan Z Ashraf 3
- A Javed M Hafeez 2
- J Faulkner U Khawaja 2
- R Khan C Munro 4
- H Rauf I Ahmed 3
- H Rauf F Ahmed 2
- M Hafeez C Munro 2
| Matches | Won by IU | Won by LQ | No Result |
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| * | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 1 | Islamabad United | 71 Runs | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2 | Islamabad United | 1 Wicket | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 49 Runs | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 4 | Islamabad United | 5 Wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 5 | Islamabad United | 6 Wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 6 | Tie | Tie | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 7 | Lahore Qalandars | 1 Wicket | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 8 | Lahore Qalandars | 6 Wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 9 | Islamabad United | 5 Wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 10 | Islamabad United | 8 Wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Best Picks for this match –
Top Picks – Batsmen
Fakhar Zaman has been the consistent performer at the top of the order, who has scored huge runs in the recent overseas series. He has scored 189 runs in 4 matches so far in this year’s PSL at an average of 63.
Usman Khawaja will be the star attraction for Islamabad United and he is likely to play his 1st PSL game. He did really well in the BBL 2020-21, scoring 338 runs in 15 matches at an average of 24.14.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Mohammad Hafeez cricketer is an inspiration to many youngsters. His pure timing and ability to hit the sixes are some of his pure strengths. So far in this tournament, he has scored 181 runs in 4 matches at an average of 90.5
Shadab Khan is a good young cricketer who had led the side quite well in this year’s PSL. Top performances are yet to come from his side in this tournament. He is a brilliant all-rounder player and you must include him in your fantasy teams.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Rashid Khan is the player you can’t afford to miss while making your fantasy teams. His variations are a nightmare for any batter in the world and he is a decent striker lower down the order as well.
Hasan Ali is a go-to go bowler to his captain for whichever team he plays. In this year’s PSL, he has scalped 6 wickets in 4 matches at an impressive economy of 5.56.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Ben Dunk should be the first-choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams, provided he is fit to play. In 3 innings so far in this year’s PSL, he has notched 80 runs at an average of 40 with the highest score of 57*.
Top Statistics –
| Player | Statistics | Dream11 Points |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 181 runs (In this tournament) | 22, 91, 112, 46 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 189 runs (In this tournament) | 115, 14, 110, 22 |
| Rashid Khan | One wicket and 27 runs (In this tournament) | 37, 50 |
| Usman Khawaja | 338 runs (BBL 2020-21) | – |
| Hasan Ali | 6 wickets (In this tournament) | 66, 67, 43, 43 |
Suggested XI –
- Ben Dunk
- Usman Khawaja
- Colin Munro (VC)
- Asif Ali
- Fakhar Zaman (c)
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Faheem Ashraf
- Rashid Khan
- Hasan Ali
- Ahmed Daniyal
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