Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars, Final T20 Match Prediction 17 Nov 2020
Pakistan Super League 2020
National Cricket Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan
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Lahore Qalandars
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National Cricket Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan
KRK vs LHQ Prediction
Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars fight for coveted PSL trophy
- Karachi Kings managed to upstage Multan Sultans via Super-over in the Qualifier 1 game played at Karachi
- Babar Azam, Arshad Iqbal and Waqas Maqsood put in splendid performances for Karachi Kings in the Qualifier 1 game
- Lahore Qalandars comfortably brushed aside Multan Sultans in the Qualifier 2 game.
Expect Lahore Qalandars to beat Karachi Kings and lift their maiden PSL title.
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Match Preview
Host Karachi Kings will be looking to clinch their maiden PSL trophy when they take on Lahore Qalandars in the finals of 2020 Pakistan Super League at National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Karachi Kings will be keen to deliver their best cricket in their first-ever PSL final and win their maiden trophy. Captain Imad Wasim will be hoping that the premier players can rise to the occasion and deliver the goods with bat and ball.
On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars once again put in impressive show against Multan Sultans, courtesy splendid performances from Fakhar Zaman, David Wiese and Haris Rauf. Qalandars have played excellent cricket in this PSL playoff and will be looking to break their voodoo by lifting the PSL trophy this season.
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Host Karachi Kings will be looking to clinch their maiden PSL trophy when they take on Lahore Qalandars in the finals of 2020 Pakistan Super League at National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Karachi Kings will be keen to deliver their best cricket in their first-ever PSL final and win their maiden trophy. Captain Imad Wasim will be hoping that the premier players can rise to the occasion and deliver the goods with bat and ball.
On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars once again put in impressive show against Multan Sultans, courtesy splendid performances from Fakhar Zaman, David Wiese and Haris Rauf. Qalandars have played excellent cricket in this PSL playoff and will be looking to break their voodoo by lifting the PSL trophy this season.
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Karachi Kings
The franchise will be determined to put in a pitch-perfect performance in this grand-finale. The side lost their head coach Dean Jones earlier this year and will be keen to dedicate their victory to him.
Pacer Mohammad Amir put in terrific bowling performance in the super-over to help Karachi seal their place in the PSL finals. With this result, Karachi will be looking to win the maiden trophy in front of their home crowds.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Babar Azam, Alex Hales and Sharjeel Khan to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 410 runs in 11 matches at an average of 51.25, Babar Azam has been standout player with the bat for Karachi Kings. Babar Azam also make a notable contribution with the bat in the Qualifier 1 game and smashed 65 runs off 53 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes.
Besides Babar Azam, Alex Hales has contributed well to the team’s cause in this year’s competition. The 31-year old has accumulated 261 runs in eight innings at an average of 52.20 with two half-centuries to his name.
Kings have quality players like Sharjeel Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Chadwick Walton, who can change the complexion of the game in a space of few overs.
Captain Imad Wasim put in crucial innings for Karachi Kings in the Qualifier 1 game and smashed unbeaten 27 off 16 balls with the help of two fours and one six.
In the bowling department, the likes of Imad Wasim, Arshad Iqbal and Mohammad Amir will need to make crucial breakthroughs. Arshad Iqbal and Waqas Maqsood bowled well and claimed two wickets, whereas Imad Wasim picked one up wicket in his two overs
Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI
Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Alex Hales, Imad Wasim (c), Chadwick Walton (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Wayne Parnell, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad Amir
Lahore Qalandars
The franchise will have an opportunity to shed their tag of perennial underachievers in this grand finale against Karachi Kings.
In the Qualifier 2 game, Lahore Qalandars batted first after Multan Sultans won the toss and opted to bowl first. Openers Tamim Iqbal and Fakhar Zaman got the side off to a flying start, courtesy 46-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Tamim Iqbal was first to be dismissed after scoring 30 runs off 20 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six. Captain Sohail Akhtar’s poor form continued as he perished for a low score to see Qalandars lose their second wicket with 54 runs on the board.
Fakhar Zaman found form with the bat in this knockout game and stitched crucial partnerships with Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Hafeez. Left-hander smashed 46 runs off 36 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.
With Zaman falling four shorts of a half-century and Ben Dunk dismissed by Shahid Afridi in the 14th over, it looked like Lahore Qalandars to go past 150-run mark.
All-rounder duo of David Wiese and Samit Patel came together at the crease and turned the game in favor of Lahore Qalandars with a 59-run partnership.
For Lahore Qalandars, David Wiese smashed 48 not out off 21 balls with the help of five boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Samit Patel, who chipped in with 26 runs off 16 balls with the help of four boundaries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Dilbar Hussain to pick up wickets in this grand finale.
Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is currently leading wicket-taker in the competition with 15 scalps to his name.
Haris Rauf, David Wiese claimed three wickets in the Qualifier 2 game against Multan Sultans, whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi and Dilbar Hussain claimed two wickets each.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Tamim Iqbal, Sohail Akhtar (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Muhammad Faizan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Dilbar Hussain
Karachi Kings
The franchise will be determined to put in a pitch-perfect performance in this grand-finale. The side lost their head coach Dean Jones earlier this year and will be keen to dedicate their victory to him.
Pacer Mohammad Amir put in terrific bowling performance in the super-over to help Karachi seal their place in the PSL finals. With this result, Karachi will be looking to win the maiden trophy in front of their home crowds.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Babar Azam, Alex Hales and Sharjeel Khan to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 410 runs in 11 matches at an average of 51.25, Babar Azam has been standout player with the bat for Karachi Kings. Babar Azam also make a notable contribution with the bat in the Qualifier 1 game and smashed 65 runs off 53 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes.
Besides Babar Azam, Alex Hales has contributed well to the team’s cause in this year’s competition. The 31-year old has accumulated 261 runs in eight innings at an average of 52.20 with two half-centuries to his name.
Kings have quality players like Sharjeel Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Chadwick Walton, who can change the complexion of the game in a space of few overs.
Captain Imad Wasim put in crucial innings for Karachi Kings in the Qualifier 1 game and smashed unbeaten 27 off 16 balls with the help of two fours and one six.
In the bowling department, the likes of Imad Wasim, Arshad Iqbal and Mohammad Amir will need to make crucial breakthroughs. Arshad Iqbal and Waqas Maqsood bowled well and claimed two wickets, whereas Imad Wasim picked one up wicket in his two overs
Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI
Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Alex Hales, Imad Wasim (c), Chadwick Walton (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Wayne Parnell, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad AmirLahore Qalandars
The franchise will have an opportunity to shed their tag of perennial underachievers in this grand finale against Karachi Kings.
In the Qualifier 2 game, Lahore Qalandars batted first after Multan Sultans won the toss and opted to bowl first. Openers Tamim Iqbal and Fakhar Zaman got the side off to a flying start, courtesy 46-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Tamim Iqbal was first to be dismissed after scoring 30 runs off 20 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six. Captain Sohail Akhtar’s poor form continued as he perished for a low score to see Qalandars lose their second wicket with 54 runs on the board.
Fakhar Zaman found form with the bat in this knockout game and stitched crucial partnerships with Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Hafeez. Left-hander smashed 46 runs off 36 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.
With Zaman falling four shorts of a half-century and Ben Dunk dismissed by Shahid Afridi in the 14th over, it looked like Lahore Qalandars to go past 150-run mark.
All-rounder duo of David Wiese and Samit Patel came together at the crease and turned the game in favor of Lahore Qalandars with a 59-run partnership.
For Lahore Qalandars, David Wiese smashed 48 not out off 21 balls with the help of five boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Samit Patel, who chipped in with 26 runs off 16 balls with the help of four boundaries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Dilbar Hussain to pick up wickets in this grand finale.
Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is currently leading wicket-taker in the competition with 15 scalps to his name.
Haris Rauf, David Wiese claimed three wickets in the Qualifier 2 game against Multan Sultans, whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi and Dilbar Hussain claimed two wickets each.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Tamim Iqbal, Sohail Akhtar (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Samit Patel, David Wiese, Muhammad Faizan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Dilbar HussainPitch And Weather Conditions
| Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00h | 20 | 0 mm. | 6.42 k/h | From: ENE | 0% |
| 03h | 21 | 0 mm. | 7.49 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
| 06h | 26 | 0 mm. | 7.09 k/h | From: ENE | 0% |
| 09h | 29 | 0 mm. | 4.74 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
| 12h | 28 | 0 mm. | 3.54 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
| 15h | 23 | 0 mm. | 2.45 k/h | From: ENE | 0% |
| 18h | 23 | 0 mm. | 2.2 k/h | From: NE | 1% |
| 21h | 21 | 0 mm. | 2.82 k/h | 26% |
The wicket prepared for the game will be excellent for batting. The quick bowlers will certainly get some movement with the new-ball in the initial Powerplay overs. The weather forecast for PSL final on Tuesday is going to be clear skies with light winds.
Venue Details
In the previous meeting between the two teams, Karachi Kings registered a dominant 10-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars.
Toss Prediction
With clear skies and cooler conditions, the side that wins the toss, would be looking to bat first and post a competitive score on the board
Winning Prediction
Based on recent performances, Lahore Qalandars are slight favorites to win this final against Karachi Kings. With likes of Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and David Wiese showing excellent performance in the playoff matches, Lahore Qalandars will be looking to put in another dominant batting performance in this final.
On the other hand, Karachi Kings will be hoping that likes of Sharjeel Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Alex Hales can come to the party in this PSL final.
Expect Lahore Qalandars to beat Karachi Kings and lift their maiden PSL title.
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