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Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators- 18th match - March 2nd
The 18th match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 2nd of March between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Live Scores - Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators
Top Tournament Stats - HBL PSL 8 2023
Lahore Qalandars Form Guide:
Lahore Qalandars are currently placed at the first position on points table.
The top run scorer for Lahore Qalandars is Fakhar Zaman with 235 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lahore Qalandars in the tournament is Shaheen Afridi with 10 scalps under his belt.
Lahore Qalandars have won their previous match against Islamabad United by 110 runs.
Lahore Qalandars batted first and scored 200 for 7 in 20 overs.
Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique batted superbly and scored 36 and 45 runs respectively. Sikandar Raza provided the finishing touch by smashing 23 off 10 balls to take Lahore Qalandars to a formidable 200 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Islamabad United started well. Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed 23 off 17 balls. However, once he was dismissed, the top order fell like a pack of cards and it was too much left to do for the lower order. Islamabad United were eventually bowled out for 90, losing the match by 110 runs.
Quetta Gladiators Form Guide:
Quetta Gladiators are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table.
The top run scorer for Quetta Gladiators is Martin Guptill with 151 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Quetta Gladiators is Mohammad Hasnain with 8 scalps under his belt.
Quetta Gladiators have lost their previous match against Lahore Qalandars by 63 runs.
Lahore Qalandars batted first and they posted a total of 198 for 6 in 20 overs. Tahir Baig started off well for his team, smashing 31 runs off 15 balls. Shai Hope in the middle order scored 47 off 32 balls. Sikandar Raza provided the finishing punch with a knock of 32 in 16 balls to propel the total to 198 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Quetta Gladiators lost Abdul Wahid Bangalzai early on. Jason Roy tried to break the shackles and scored 48 off 30 balls. However, once he was dismissed, the game was all but over as Quetta Gladiators were restricted to 135 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 63 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Quetta Gladiators – Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) (all Platinum), Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy (England), Odean Smith (West Indies) (all Diamond), Ahsan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Sarfaraz Ahmed (all Gold), Mohammad Zahid, Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Umar Akmal, Umaid Asif, Will Smeed (England) (all Silver), Aimal Khan, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (both Emerging). Martin Guptill (New Zealand) and Omair Bin Yousuf (Supplementary).
Lahore Qalandars – Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum), Dawid Wiese (Namibia), Hussain Talat, Haris Rauf (all Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Liam Dawson (England), Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe) (all Gold), Ahmad Daniyal, Dilbar Hussain, Harry Brook (England), Kamran Ghulam, Mirza Tahir Baig (all Silver), Shawaiz Irfan, Zaman Khan (both Emerging). Jalat Khan and Jordan Cox (England) (both Supplementary)
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Lahore Qalandars
Who will win? - Lahore Qalandars
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars), Will Smeed (Quetta Gladiators)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars), Mohammad Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators)
Most Sixes – Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars), Will Smeed (Quetta Gladiators)
Player of the Match - Abdullah Shafique (Lahore Qalandars)
Team Scores Batting first – Lahore Qalandars 170+, Quetta Gladiators 155+
Match Handicap: Lahore Qalandars
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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