Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction 19 February 2024

LHQ vs QTG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Lahore Qalandars will be keen to make a strong comeback when they face Quetta Gladiators in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

After losing their opening match, Lahore Qalandars will be keen to learn from their mistakes and put in a clinical performance with the bat. Captain Shaheen Afridi will be hoping that premier players can come to the party in this contest.

On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators ed a 16-run win over Peshawar Zalmi, courtesy excellent performances openers Saud Shakeel, Jason Roy and Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmad. Skipper Rilee Rossouw will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball.

Both teams have faced off 16 times in the history of the competition where Qalandars have a slight edge with 9 wins compared to seven victories for Gladiators.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

LHQ

L

LHQ

195/5 in 20.0 9.75

PSLT20

Islamabad United won by 8 wickets 17 Feb 2024

ISU

200/2 in 18.2 10.91

QTG

W

PSZ

190/6 in 20.0 9.5

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi by 16 runs 18 Feb 2024

QTG

206/5 in 20.0 10.3

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Lahore Qalandars Preview

The most pleasing thing about the previous was opener Sahibzada Farhan showing excellent form with the bat. He scored 57 runs off 36 balls with the help of eight fours and one six.

South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen also showcased decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 71 not out off 41 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, experienced Rassie van Der Dussen, all-rounder David Wiese and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace quartet of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan and Zaman Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the opening match, Zaman Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Qalandars and claimed 1 for 33 in three over

LHQ Over/Under betting tips

Lahore Qalandars to score over 24.5 runs before 1st dismissal @ 1.85  (Parimatch)

Lahore Qalandars openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman stitched 67 run partnership for the first wicket in the previous match. Both batsmen look to be in good touch and given the pitch conditions and the form of both the batsmen we back them to score over 24.5 runs for the first wicket.

Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI:

Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Abdullah Shafique, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Salman Fayyaz, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi (c), Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Lahore Qalandars Actual Playing XI:

Rassie van der Dussen, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Zaman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Salman Fayyaz, Carlos Brathwaite

Quetta Gladiators Preview

The franchise will come into this contest high-on confidence after securing a morale-boosting win over Peshawar Zalmi.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Saud Shakeel, Jason Roy, captain Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford and wicket-keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their opening match, Saud Shakeel and Jason Roy got the side off a flying start and put on a 157-run partnership. Former England opener Jason Roy scored 75 runs off 48 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes, whereas Saud Shakeel scored a brisk 74 off 47 balls with the help of six boundaries and four sixes.

Besides Roy and Shakeel, Sherfane Rutherford had a decent outing with the bat and scored 20 off 13 balls with the help of three fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of pacers Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Mohammad Hasnain along with spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Abrar Ahmad to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers for Gladiators and claimed 2 for 29 in his four overs.

QTG Over/Under betting tips

Quetta Gladiators to score over 49.5 runs in the first six overs @ 1.81 (1xBET)

Lahore Qalandars openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman stitched 67 run partnership for the first wicket in the previous match. Both batsmen look to be in good touch and given the pitch conditions and the form of both the batsmen we back them to score over 24.5 runs for the first wicket.

Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed

Quetta Gladiators Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rilee Rossouw, Khawaja Nafay, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir, Akeal Hosein, Abrar Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Gaddafi Stadium will be full of runs for the batting units. The spinners will get some help from the surface. The weather forecast for the game is going to be clear skies with humidity around 79%.

LHQ vs QTG Pitch Report

Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore is going to host the fourth match of Pakistan Super League 2024 between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators. In the last five matches, the competition has been pretty even where Lahore Qalandars have a slight edge with three wins compared to two triumphs of Gladiators.

Total Runs Over/Under betting tips

Total Sixes over 13.5 @ 1.75 (Parimatch)

The short square boundaries at Lahore contribute to it being a high-scoring ground, and the average sixes per match in the first two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches this season is 17. Lahore Qalandars smashed 8 sixes in the first match, while Quetta Gladiators hit 7 sixes in the second match at the Gaddafi Stadium. Both teams possess power hitters in their ranks, and we predict the total six count to be over 13.5.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 195 runs. The previous match played at Gaddafi Stadium have been won by side batting first.