GSL 2024: Match 7, VIC vs LAH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s GSL match between Victoria vs Lahore Qalandars?

Match no. 7 in the ongoing Global Super League (GSL) 2024 between Victoria (VIC) and Lahore Qalandars (LAH) takes place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on Wednesday, December 4.

Victoria have had a strong start to GSL 2024 as they have won both the matches they have played so far. The Corey Anderson-led side won their opening game against Guyana Amazon Warriors by four wickets as they chased down a 163-run target with four balls to spare. In their second game, Victoria got the better of Rangpur Riders by 10 runs as they successfully defended a 152-run target.

Lahore Qalandars, led by Carlos Brathwaite, started their campaign with a six-wicket defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors in the curtain raiser. They were dismissed for 125 before Guyana completed the run-chase with six wickets and 13 balls to spare. In their second game, Qalandars bounced back commendably as they defeated Hampshire by four runs, successfully defending a 136-run target.

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Match Details

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Pitch Report

The average first innings score in the first six matches in GSL 2024 has been around 142. Three out of the six games have been won by chasing teams. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first and have a target in front. Making the most of the powerplay overs is crucial as runs can be hard to come by when the field spreads out and the ball gets softer.

Head-to-Head Record

The upcoming encounter will be the first time these sides will be facing each other.  

Probable Playing XIs

Victoria:

Blake Macdonald, Joe Clarke, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jonathan Wells, Scott Edwards (wk), Corey Anderson (c), Dominic Drakes, Karima Gore, Max Birthisel, Callum Stow, Jackson Smith.

Lahore Qalandars:

Mirza Baig, Adam Rossington (wk), Muhammad Faizan, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Muhammad Akhlaq, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Faheem Ashraf, Asif Afridi, Salman Mirza, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards has been in stunning form in GSL 2024. The Netherlands skipper 31 (25) and 30* (17) in the two games Victoria has played so far. Edwards has a strike rate of 145.24 in the tournament and would want to continue the purple patch on Wednesday.

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Probable Best Bowler: Callum Stow

Callum Stow is among the leading wicket-takers in the league so far. The left-arm wrist spinner has picked up four wickets in two matches at an average of 8. He has a remarkable economy rate of 4. His spell through the middle overs will be critical for Victoria.

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  Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

Victoria win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 35-45

LAH: 130-150

Victoria win the match

Scenario 2

Lahore Qalandars win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 45-55

VIC: 140-160

Lahore Qalandars win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.