PSL 2023: Match 18, LAH vs QUE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between LAH vs QUE?

Reigning champions Lahore Qalandars will take on bottom-placed Quetta Gladiators in the 18th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 2. The Lahore-based outfit is sitting pretty at the summit of the points table after winning four of their first five matches of the tournament.

Shaheen Afridi’s team head into the fixture after thumping Islamabad United by 110 runs in their previous outing. Meanwhile, their opponents, Quetta Gladiators have managed to win just one match in the tournament, with their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition looking increasingly bleak with each passing game.

LAH vs QUE Match Details:

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, 18th Match, PSL 2023

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: March 2, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv

LAH vs QUE Pitch Report:

The surface in Lahore has been a batting paradise in the tournament so far with the batters scoring big runs at this venue. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bat first as the team’s batting first has found reasonable success at this venue.

LAH vs QUE Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars (LAH):

Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Tahir Baig, Abdullah Shafique, Sam Billings (wk), Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Quetta Gladiators (QUE):

Jason Roy, Martin Guptill, Will Smeed, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Odean Smith, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Aimal Khan

LAH vs QUE Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Fakhar Zaman:

The explosive Pakistani opener has rediscovered his touch in the tournament and has been one of the most consistent performers with 235 runs to his name, the second highest, in the competition so far. He followed his match-winning 96 against Peshawar Zalmi with a brisk 36 against Islamabad United to provide another good start to his side at the top of the order.

Probable best bowler

Shaheen Afridi:

The Lahore Qalandar skipper would be disappointed after he failed to add to his tally of wickets in his previous outing. However, the left-arm pacer remains an ever-present threat with the new ball and with his ability to nail toe-crushing yorkers at will. He is the joint second leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far with ten scalps to his name in five outings.

Today’s Match Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.