Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Match Details
Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United, Match 16 | PSL 2023
Date: Monday, 27 February 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Preview
- One of Pakistan’s most reliable batters, Fakhar Zaman, scored 96 runs with a 213 strike rate to record his best PSL 2023 total.
- In their previous match against Quetta Gladiators, Islamabad United saw Azam Khan’s star grow as the wicketkeeper/batsman slammed 97 runs at a strike rate of 230.
- With Fakhar Zaman’s background and current form, we anticipate him to score above 40 runs in Match 16.
As the third week of the Pakistan Super League 2023 draws to a close, Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United are poised to square off at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the second time this season.
Lahore Qalandars, who have participated in just 3 PSL 2023 games to date, are currently third in the standings after winning two of those games. With 4 points, they might theoretically overtake Multan Sultans for the second position with a victory.
Moving into Match 16, Islamabad United is coming off two victories in a row. They have played in 4 games so far and are 6 points up thanks to 3 victories. They are included in the points chart, and another convincing victory might just push them to the top.
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
For a day of cricket, this evening is going to be ideal. The humidity may reach its height of roughly 42% during the match hours when the temperature is predicted to range from 29 to 17 degrees.
Both captains would probably choose to bat first after winning the toss because this batting-friendly pitch enables the top-order batter to face the new ball without any additional surprise.
Based on what we have seen so far, fast bowlers will struggle to locate the proper lengths to bowl.
Lahore Qalandars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Qalandars have discovered batting and bowling depth with the inclusion of Sam Billings and Rashid Khan, and are expected to use the same starting XI in Match 16 as well.
Recent form – W L W W W
Lahore Qalandars’ Probable XI
Shaheen Afridi (C), Sam Billings (Wk), Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafiq, Zaman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Hussain Talat, Tahir Baig, Haris Rauf, David Wiese, Rashid Khan
Islamabad United Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Shadab Khan will attempt to enter Match 16 with the same winning XI that faced Quetta Gladiators in Match 13 if there are no injuries to the team.
Recent form – W W L W L
Islamabad United’s Probable XI
Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (Wk), Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Colin Munro, Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rassie van der Dussen, Abrar Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 4 | 1 |
| Islamabad United | 1 | 4 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Prediction
Winning the toss
- Lahore Qalandars
Top batsman
- Lahore Qalandars – Tahir Baig
- Islamabad United – Azam Khan
Top bowler
- Lahore Qalandars – Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Islamabad United – Abrar Ahmed
Most sixes
- Lahore Qalandars – Tahir Baig
- Islamabad United – Azam Khan
Player of the Match
- Lahore Qalandars – Tahir Baig
Team Scores Batting First
- Lahore Qalandars – 180+
- Islamabad United – 170+
Lahore Qalandars is the favorite to win this match.
Both of these clubs have a few well-known players in their starting Lineup, and they will likely rely on them to prevail in Match 16. The Qalandars scored 240 runs on the same field to win Match 15 while Islamabad United won two straight games. This is precisely why we think the Lahore Qalandars will defeat Islamabad United in a tight game in Match 16, largely because of the poise and composure their supporting cast has displayed throughout the competition thus far.