PSL 2020: 2nd Semi-final, Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The second semi-final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The match will start at 7:00 PM local time (2:00 PM GMT) (7:30 PM IST). This match will be live on DSport in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Chris Lynn’s unbelievable knock of 113 in the last league match propelled Lahore Qalandars into the knockout stages of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the first time. Karachi Kings, who finished second on the points table, would now not have an extra opportunity to go into the final if they lose this match. The pressure would be on Imad Wasim’s side obviously as they will be up against a strong home side.

Lahore did win only five matches but the momentum is with them. Winning four of their last five matches has made the Sohail Akhtar-led side confident. Interestingly, the only match which Lahore lost during this time was against Karachi Kings by 10 wickets. But, a couple of days before that Lahore had themselves beaten Karachi by eight wickets.

In short, the second semi-final is expected to be packed with excitement and thrill. We could have another high-scoring affair on the cards as these two really good sides clash in search for a place in the summit clash.

Weather Report

There is a slight chance of precipitation in Lahore but it might not affect the match much. The temperatures could go down as far as 14 degrees Celsius during the evening. The cold and chilly might aid some swing bowling but on a flat deck, it is unlikely to happen.

Pitch Report

The Lahore pitch has been really good for batting this season. In the last five matches here, four times teams batting first have gone past 185. Interestingly, on three occasions runs have been chased as well. This goes to show how bowlers haven’t found their mojo on a pitch which has been really good for batting. Dew could also come into play in the later stages of the matches.

Average first innings total – 187 (Last 3 matches in Lahore)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 0

Injury and Availability News

Abid Ali and Salman Ali Aagha have been included in the Lahore Qalandars squad ahead of the semi-finals. Chris Lynn and  David Wiese have decided to head back home because of the coronavirus threat.

Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars:

Abid Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (C), Ben Dunk (WK), Mohammad Hafeez, Samit Patel, Salman Irshad, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Raja Farzan, Dilbar Hussain

Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim (C), Chris Jordan, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Umaid Asif, Usama Mir