Karachi Kings (KAR) will take on Lahore Qalandars (LAH) in the 26th game of the Pakistan Super League, 2024. The match will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi on 9th March at 07:30 PM IST.
KAR vs LAH (Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars), Match 26 - Match Information
Match: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, Match 26
Date: 9th March, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
KAR vs LAH (Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars), Match 26 Preview
Karachi Kings have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Lahore Qalandars have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Pakistan Super League, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Pakistan Super League, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUL | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.967 |
| ISL | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | +0.221 |
| QUE | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -0.094 |
| PES | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -0.384 |
| KAR | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.241 |
| LAH | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -0.682 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Kieron Pollard was the Man of the Match and Kieron Pollard scored the highest fantasy points for Karachi Kings with 103 match fantasy points while Sahibzada Farhan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Lahore Qalandars with 110 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Karachi Kings against Islamabad United, Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Karachi Kings was Mir Hamza who scored 91 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars beat Islamabad United by 17 runs. The top fantasy player for Lahore Qalandars was Zaman Khan who scored 136 fantasy points.
KAR vs LAH, National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 155 runs. The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for National Stadium, Karachi
The temperature will hover around 25°C and humidity is expected to be around 40%. Winds at a speed of 4.54 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
KAR vs LAH, Head-to-Head
In the 18 matches played between these 2 teams, Karachi Kings' all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Lahore Qalandars.
KAR vs LAH Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 5 | 122 | 30.5 | 0 | - | 2, 31, 15, 72, 2 | - |
| Kieron Pollard | 5 | 207 | 69 | 0 | - | 39, 13, 48, 58, 49 | - |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 5 | 278 | 69.5 | 0 | - | 64, 30, 104, 26, 54 | - |
- Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan is a wicket-keeper with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 122 runs at an average of 30.5 per match.
- Kieron Adrian Pollard
Kieron Pollard is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Kieron Pollard is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 207 runs averaging 69 per match. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen is a batter with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rassie van der Dussen is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 64, 30, 104, 26 and 54 runs averaging 69.5 per match.
KAR vs LAH Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 4, 1, 0 |
| Mir Hamza | 3 | 6 | - | 4 | 27.3 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 14.9 | 30, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 3 |
- Hasan Ali
Hasan Ali can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Hasan Ali bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recently played few matches, he has taken 0, 0, 4, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 16. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches. Hasan Ali has been successful at this venue as in the last few matches he played here, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 2 and 1 wickets.
- Mir Hamza
Mir Hamza is a bowler with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls left-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches, Mir Hamza has taken 4 wickets at an average of 27.3. He has been successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 0, 4 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches Mir Hamza played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.9. Shaheen Afridi has a good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent few matches this player played here, he has taken 3, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets.
KAR vs LAH Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoaib Malik | 3 | 66 | 33 | 0 | - | 1, 0, 27, 0, 38 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kamran Ghulam | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 1 | 16 | 12, 12, 4, 69, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 47 | 4, 0, 0, 17, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Shoaib Malik is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played few matches, he has scored 1, 0, 27, 0 and 38 runs at an average of 33 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
- Kamran Ghulam
Kamran Ghulam can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Kamran Ghulam is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played few matches, he has scored 12, 12, 4, 69 and 0 runs at an average of 24.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 21 runs averaging 10.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 47 per match. Sikandar Raza has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
KAR vs LAH Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaman Khan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25.5 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 4, 1, 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 14.9 | 30, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 3 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 5 | 278 | 69.5 | 0 | - | 64, 30, 104, 26, 54 | - |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 105 | 21 | 0 | - | 26, 49, 1, 21, 8 | - |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 5 | 0 | - | 7 | 21 | - | 1, 2, 2, 0, 2 |
The top point-getters for Karachi Kings are Hasan Ali with 134 match fantasy points, Tim Seifert with 71 match fantasy points and Blessing Muzarabani with 64 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Lahore Qalandars are Zaman Khan with 136 match fantasy points, Shaheen Afridi with 104 match fantasy points and Rassie van der Dussen with 90 match fantasy points.
KAR vs LAH Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 5 | 122 | 30.5 | 0 | - | 2, 31, 15, 72, 2 | - |
| Shoaib Malik | 3 | 66 | 33 | 0 | - | 1, 0, 27, 0, 38 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 4, 1, 0 |
| Kieron Pollard | 5 | 207 | 69 | 0 | - | 39, 13, 48, 58, 49 | - |
| Mir Hamza | 3 | 6 | - | 4 | 27.3 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 |
- Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan is a wicket-keeper with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sahibzada Farhan is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 2, 31, 15, 72 and 2 runs at an average of 30.5 per match.
- Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Shoaib Malik has scored 66 runs at an average of 33 per match. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Hasan Ali
Hasan Ali is a bowler with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 16. Hasan Ali has been successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent few matches this player played here, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 2 and 1 wickets.
- Kieron Adrian Pollard
Kieron Pollard is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kieron Pollard is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 39, 13, 48, 58 and 49 runs at an average of 69 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Mir Hamza
Mir Hamza is a bowler with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mir Hamza is a left-arm medium bowler and in the last few matches, he has taken 0, 3, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 27.3. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 4 and 1 wickets in recent matches. Mir Hamza has had a good time at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
KAR vs LAH Squad Information
Karachi Kings (KAR) Squad: Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Imran Tahir, Anwar Ali, James Vince, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Nawaz, Jamie Overton, Tim Seifert, Hasan Ali, Leus du Plooy, Muhammad Akhlaq, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Sams, Irfan Khan, Amir Khan, Siraj Uddin, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig and Fawad Ali
Lahore Qalandars (LAH) Squad: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rassie van der Dussen, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Carlos Brathwaite, Fakhar Zaman, George Linde, Sam Billings, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Sahibzada Farhan, Tayyab Abbas, Tom Bruce, Dan Lawrence, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Fayyaz, Lorcan Tucker, Ahsan Hafeez, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Imran, Zaman Khan, Syed Faridoun, Mirza Baig and Jahandad Khan
KAR vs LAH Possible Playing XI
Karachi Kings (KAR) Possible Playing XI: Leus du Plooy, James Vince, Tim Seifert, Shan Masood, Irfan Khan, Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Blessing Muzarabani, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Nawaz
Lahore Qalandars (LAH) Possible Playing XI: Rassie van der Dussen, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan, Salman Fayyaz, Kamran Ghulam, Jahandad Khan, Sikandar Raza, George Linde and Carlos Brathwaite
KAR vs LAH Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Sahibzada Farhan and Tim Seifert
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Fakhar Zaman and Irfan Khan
All-Rounders: Shoaib Malik, Ahsan Hafeez and Jahandad Khan
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza and Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Jahandad Khan
Vice-Captain: Irfan Khan
Photo credit: Alamy
