Lahore Qalandars will lock horns againts Islamabad United in match 15 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2021) as the tournament is all set to resume from June 9 (Wednesday). Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host all the matches of the competition.
Riding on the exploits of Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi, the Qalandars were well on course for a top-four finish in the first half of PSL 2021 with three wins from four outings. Although the suspension of the PSL could derail their push, the Qalandars can now avail the services of Rashid Khan for the entire tournament.
With James Faulkner and Callum Ferguson adding some much-needed experience, the Qalandars are well-equipped to take on the challenge.
Like Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United also won three of their first four games, with Hasan Ali rekindling his best form for his new team. With Usman Khawaja and Colin Munro taking up overseas spots for the second phase, Islamabad United will look to restart their PSL 2021 campaign with a win.
Match Details
Match:Â Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United, Match 15
Date and Time:Â 9th June 2021, at 9:30 PM IST
Venue:Â Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is a decent one to bat on with ample help on offer for the pacers. Although the new-ball bowlers will look to maximize the conditions, the ball should skid nicely on to the bat.
There isn’t much spin available off the surface, with the batsmen likely to target the shorter sides of the ground. With dew playing a factor, both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss. 170-180 should be a great total at the venue, with the pitch likely to get better under the lights.
Predicted Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars
Sohail Akthar (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Callum Ferguson, Zeeshan Ashraf/Ben Dunk, Tim David, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf, James Faulkner/Dilbar Hussain, Shaheen Afridi and Ahmed Daniyal
Islamabad United
Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Rohail Nazir, Shadab Khan (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Ali Khan, and Fawad Ahmed
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – PSL 2021 Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Rohail Nazir, Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar, Usman Khawaja, Mohd Hafeez, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, and Rashid Khan
Captain: Usman Khawaja, Vice-captain: Mohammad Hafeez
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Rohail Nazir, Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar, Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson, Faheem Ashraf, Colin Munro, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, and Rashid Khan
Captain: Fakhar Zaman, Vice-captain: Usman Khawaja
