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PSL 2024: LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction for today’s PSL Match 17, Playing XI, Head-to-Head Stats, and Updates

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9 months ago

February 29, 2024

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The Pakistan Super League is heating up as the Lahore Qalandars prepare to battle the Peshawar Zalmi in Game 17. This highly-anticipated match marks the first of the season to be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and brings together two teams with starkly different fortunes. The Qalandars have hit a dismal low point, suffering losses in all six of their previous games. Meanwhile, the Zalmi have a more balanced track record, boasting three wins and two losses out of five games.

The clash between these teams is sure to be an intense one. Desperate to break their losing streak, the Qalandars will be fighting for redemption on the fresh pitch in Rawalpindi. The Zalmi will be looking to press their advantage and secure another victory. The energy at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is going to be electric as the stakes are high for both teams in this crucial matchup.

LAH vs PES: Match Details

Match 17 – Lahore Qalandars (LAH) vs Peshawar Zalmi (PES), PSL 2024

Date and time – 2nd March 2024, 2:30 PM (IST)

Venue – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Live Coverage – FanCode

LAH vs PES: Head-to-Head Stats

Matches played	19
Lahore Qalandars won	8
Peshawar Zalmi won	11
No result	0
Tie	0

LAH vs PES: Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, much like some of the other grounds in Pakistan, is renowned for its batting-friendly pitches. The pitch offers minimal assistance to bowlers, resulting in high scores and easy run-chasing. Boundaries are relatively short, further aiding batsmen in accumulating runs quickly. Bowlers need to be disciplined and focus on line and length to restrict runs at this venue. Spinners might find assistance, albeit limited, while pacers may struggle as there is hardly any movement on offer.

LAH vs PES: Predicted XI

Lahore Qalandars – Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Abdullah Shafique, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Fakhar Zaman, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza, Lorkan Tucker, Shaheen Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.

Peshawar Zalmi – Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Salman Irshad.

LAH vs PES: Full squads

Lahore Qalandars – Shaheen Afridi (C), Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Haris Rauf (Ruled out), David Wiese, Sahibzada Farhan, Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan, Mirza Tahir Baig, Mohammad Imran, Ahsan Hafeez, Dan Lawrence, Jahandad Khan, Syed Faridoun, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tayyab Abbas.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Aamir JamaL, Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah Khan, Asif Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq, Umair Afridi, Dan Mousley, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Zeeshan, Lungi Ngidi, Waqar Salamkheil, Mehran Mumtaz, Noor Ahmad, Salman Irshad, Arif Yaqoob, Shamar Joseph, Arshad Iqbal, Luke Wood

LAH vs PES: Fantasy XI Teams

Head-to-Head Team:

LAH vs PES Dream11

Wicket Keepers – Sahibzada Farhan

Batters – Babar Azam (c), Rassie Van Der Dussen (vc), Saim Ayub

All-Rounders – Sikander Raza, Rovman Powell, Paul Walter

Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Salman Irshad

Grand League Team:

LAH vs PES Dream11

Wicket Keepers – Mohammad Haris

Batters – Babar Azam (c), Rassie Van Der Dussen, Saim Ayub

All-Rounders – Sikander Raza, Carlos Brathwaite (VC)

Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Salman Irshad, Zahir Khan

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Ben Curran’s Zimbabwe Call-Up: A Historic Moment for the Curran Legacy

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59 minutes ago

December 9, 2024

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Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.

The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.

Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.

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Australian Media Criticizes Rohit Sharma After Crushing Defeat to Australia

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5 hours ago

December 9, 2024

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Following India’s heavy loss to Australia in the first Test of the series, Australian media highlighted key concerns for the Indian team, including Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain. Pat Cummins and his team’s emphatic win by 209 runs sparked discussions about India’s bowling strategy and batting collapse.

Australian newspapers like The Age underscored Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling display as a stark reminder of his prowess in Test cricket. Starc’s fiery spell dismantled India’s top order, a performance seen as pivotal in Australia’s dominant victory. The media also pointed out the pressure mounting on Rohit Sharma for tactical shortcomings, including field placements and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

India’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s aggressive bowling, with only a few players resisting. Critics emphasized that the Indian team’s inability to adapt to the pink-ball conditions in Adelaide cost them dearly. The media also praised Australia for its disciplined approach, particularly the consistency of its pace attack, which Starc and Cummins led.

As the series progresses, this defeat puts India under immense pressure to bounce back, especially with the spotlight on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s resilience. Fans now await India’s response in the next Test.

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Chitwan Rhinos Secure Dominant 33-Run Victory Over Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

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1 day ago

December 8, 2024

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Chitwan Rhinos delivered a commanding performance to hand Sudurpaschim Royals their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Chitwan set a competitive total of 164/5 in 20 overs, led by Hassan Eisakhil’s stellar 65 off 52 balls. Ravi Bopara added an explosive 36 off 18 balls, while Sudurpaschim’s bowlers Scott Kuggeleijn and Dipendra Singh Airee each picked up crucial wickets.

In response, Sudurpaschim struggled, bowled out for 131 in 18.2 overs. Despite Ishan Pandey’s resilient 35 and contributions from Saif Zaib and Brandon McMullen, Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack, featuring Kushal Malla and Amar Routela taking two wickets each, sealed the game. Chitwan now sits third on the table, while Sudurpaschim retains second due to net run rate.