PSL 2024: Match 23, ISL vs LAH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between ISL vs LAH?

Islamabad United (ISL) and Lahore Qalandars (LAH) square off in match No. 23 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 on Wednesday, March 6, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

Islamabad are on a roll after winning three games on the trot. So far in the tournament, Shadab Khan and Co. have won three matches and lost as many while one of their games was washed out. Islamabad will look to maintain their winning streak and solidify their chances of making it to the next stage.

Lahore, on the other hand, have had a forgettable campaign in the tournament so far. They lost six games in a row before their last encounter against Peshawar Zalmi was washed out. While Shaheen Afridi's men are still mathematically in the hunt for a playoff berth, they have to address multiple issues in order to turn things around.

These two sides met last month in Lahore. Islamabad chased down a 196-run target with eight wickets and 10 balls to spare.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for producing some of the best batting pitches in the country. Last year, Multan Sultans chased down a mammoth 243-run target against Peshawar Zalmi with four wickets and five balls to spare. Also, in a match between Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans, a whopping 515 runs were scored. The first two games at this venue in PSL 2024 were washed out. In the third game, Islamabad scored 196/4 before restricting Peshawar to 167/9. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be a good ploy. Putting on a massive first-innings score and applying scoreboard pressure could be a great strategy.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Islamabad United:

Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Jordan Cox, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Rumman Raees

Lahore Qalandars:

Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Kamran Ghulam, Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi (c), George Linde, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Salman Fayyaz, Zaman Khan

Probable Best Batter of the match

Qalandars might have struggled big time in the tournament but Rassie van der Dussen has been in impeccable form. He has amassed 300 runs in six innings at a staggering average of 75 and an impressive strike rate of 157.07. The right-handed batter would be determined to help Lahore get their first win of the campaign.

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Probable Best Bowler of the match

Islamabad skipper Shadab Khan will be the bowler to watch out for. In six matches, the wrist spinner has bagged nine wickets at an average of 18.89 and a strike rate of 15.33. Shadab's economy rate is also quite commendable, conceding runs at 7.39.

Today’s Match Prediction: Islamabad United to win the match

Scenario 1

Islamabad United win the toss and bat

Power Play score – 50-60

First Innings Score - 190-210

Islamabad United win the match

Scenario 2

Lahore Qalandars win the toss and bat

Power Play score - 40-50

First Innings Score- 170-190

Islamabad United 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.