Fantasy Cricket Tips: The second match on the doubleheader Friday will see Lahore Qalandars take on Multan Sultans in their inaugural match this season. Both the teams failed to qualify for the playoffs would be hoping to make a winning start to their season in PSL 5. It will be an opportunity to begin their PSL campaign in front of the home crowd.
Weather Conditions:
The weather is expected to stay consistent for the entire 40 overs in the evening. The temperature might drop to as low as 7 degrees during the night but will not hamper the match proceedings at any time during the game.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium has been under scrutiny for its slow nature. It tends to assist spinners, in making shot-making difficult for the batting side. Teams usually opt to bat first and post as many runs in the first innings. The trend here is to defend totals and play spinners who can turn the ball with ease.
Injury and availability news:
No injury concerns from either camp. All players are fit and available for selection.
Probable Playing XI:
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Chris Lynn, Salman Butt, Sohail Akhtar (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (Wk), Samit Patel, Haris Rauf, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Shinwari,
Multan Sultans: James Vince, Shaan Masood (C), Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Ravi Bopara, Shahid Afridi, Rohail Nazir (Wk), Junaid Khan, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Irfan, Imran Tahir,
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Ben Dunk (Wk)
Batsman: Fakhar Zaman, Chris Lynn (C), Sohail Akhtar, James Vince
All-rounders: Moeen Ali (VC), Shahid Afridi, David Wiese
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ilyas, Imran Tahir
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Ben Dunk (Wk)
Batsman: Fakhar Zaman (C), Chris Lynn, Shaan Masood, James Vince
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Hafeez (VC)
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Irfan, Imran Tahir
Match Details:
The third match in the HBL PSL 2020 will be played on February 21 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match begins at 8:00 PM local time (8:30 PM IST). It will be telecasted on PTV Sports in Pakistan while D Sports will broadcast the entire season in India.