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KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14

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KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14

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Another day, another defeat for Karachi Kings. Despite Babar Azam’s 90*, the Kings couldn’t chase Zalmi’s 174, with only Ian Cockbain providing any meaningful resistance apart from the skipper.

It’s almost must-win territory now for Karachi as they are yet to win this season. This match will mark the halfway stage of their PSL 2022 campaign, and if they lose, it will be an almighty task to qualify for the playoffs in the second-half of the tournament.

Islamabad United come into this game off the back of a missed opportunity yesterday. With Colin Munro and Shadab Khan going strong and only 52 needed off the final seven overs, United looked good for a comfortable victory against Lahore. However, they slipped up, and despite their strong batting lineup, it is a handy wake up call to get back on track today.

Possible Playing 11

Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Sahibzada Farhan (wk), 4. Ian Cockbain, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Aamer Yamin, 7. Lewis Gregory, 8. Imad Wasim, 9. Mohammad Taha, 10. Umaid Asif, 11. Mohammad Imran

Islamabad United: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. Alex Hales, 3. Colin Munro, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Hasan Ali, 9. Mubasir Khan, 10. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 11. Waqas Masood

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Karachi Kings:

  • Babar Azam has the most runs in Karachi-Islamabad matches with 482 runs at an average of 43.82 and strike rate of 123.59, including 62 (54) and 81 (54) in PSL 2021. The skipper is coming off a 63-ball 90* in his last match.
  • Sharjeel Khan is yet to get going this season, which includes a soft dismissal last match. This could be the match he gets going as he smashed a century vs Islamabad on this ground last season.
  • Ian Cockbain looked in good touch in his first match of the season (31 off 19 balls). He is coming off a brilliant Big Bash campaign with Adelaide Strikers, where he scored 239 runs in six innings at an average of 59.75 and strike rate of 141.42.
  • Umaid Asif’s ability to bowl into the pitch will be key. He is coming off a solid outing in his last match, where he took 3/36 vs Zalmi.
  • Imad Wasim has taken 12 wickets in 13 matches vs Islamabad at an average of 25.58 and economy rate of 7.37. He also has scored 140 runs at an average of 17.50 and strike rate of 121.74, and Kings need him to build on those numbers here.

Islamabad United:

  • Has anyone enjoyed a run of form in recent memory like Shadab Khan is at the moment? He has taken nine wickets in his last two matches, and has struck 91 and 52 in his last three knocks. On fire.
  • He doesn’t have the best of numbers vs Karachi, so it will be interesting to see how he fares today. He has taken nine wickets in 13 matches against them (avg. 34.00, econ, 6.80), as well as 96 runs at an average of 19.20.
  • Colin Munro has smashed two half-centuries in as many matches in PSL 2022 at a strike rate of 157.14. He was player of the match vs Karachi last season thanks to his excellent 88* off 54 balls in Abu Dhabi.
  • Alex Hales has threatened to go big without doing so since his 82* earlier this season. The Englishman belted 46 off 21 balls against Karachi on this ground last season, and he is capable of producing that kind of knock here.
  • Paul Stirling will be looking to target a Karachi attack that is short on wickets. The Ireland opener has smashed two fifties in four matches this season at a superb overall strike rate of 202.73.
  • Waqas Masood will be key at the death once again given Hasan Ali’s lack of form. Masood is coming off a four-wicket haul vs Lahore, while Hasan is conceding 11.93 runs per over in PSL 2022.
  • Hasan does have 16 wickets in 12 matches vs Karachi at an economy rate of under eight, so today could be his day.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 10, Karachi 6, Islamabad 10.
  • Islamabad have won six of the past eight matches between the teams.
  • Islamabad to send Asif Ali up the order? He has a superb record vs Karachi: 252 runs, avg. 50.40, SR 170.27.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first has now won the last seven matches on this ground. The average first innings score in these matches is 198.29. Expect another terrific batting track in this match, with another clear evening forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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PSL 2022 Match 14: KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction

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PSL 2022 Match 14: KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Babar Azam
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Umaid Asif, Waqas Masood

Match Prediction

Islamabad United to win.

IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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For just the second time in two years, India are set to host an ODI series. It comes at the right time after a 3-0 defeat in a disappointing tour of South Africa, where Team India couldn’t win the key moments.

This series serves as an opportunity to sort out some of India’s key issues in ODI cricket, despite the absence of four players due to COVID-19. Rohit Sharma will take the field in his first match as full-time captain, while Virat Kohli is still chasing that elusive 71st international century. A strong top order display might be too much to handle for a West Indies side that has struggled badly in ODI cricket in recent times, but could be bouyed by a T20I series win against England last week.

Windies lost 2-1 at home to Ireland last month and sit seventh in the ODI Super League table. With teams below them possessing games in hand, it is time Kieron Pollard’s team get a move on, and there is no better way to send a statement than by beating India in the country where next year’s World Cup will be held.

Possible Playing 11

Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Navdeep Saini have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this match. Skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed Ishan Kishan will open the batting with him as KL Rahul is out due to family commitments and Mayank Agarwal is yet to complete his isolation period.

Also, eyes will be on who takes that all important number four slot.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Rishabh Pant (wk), 5. Suryakumar Yadav, 6. Deepak Hooda/Washington Sundar, 7. Deepak Chahar, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Prasidh Krishna/Mohammed Siraj

Kemar Roach is set to play his first ODI in over two years.

West Indies: 1. Shai Hope (wk), 2. Brandon King, 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Shamarh Brooks, 5. Darren Bravo, 6. Kieron Pollard (c), 7. Odean Smith/Romario Shepherd, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Kemar Roach, 11. Hayden Walsh Jr.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Rohit Sharma is without a doubt one of the top contenders for leading-run scorer in the IND-WI ODI series. He has scored 1,523 ODI runs against Windies at an average of 60.92 and a strike rate of 91.58.
  • At home, the numbers are even better. In 16 ODIs against West Indies in India, Rohit has smashed 1,040 runs at an average of 80.00 and strike rate of 100.28. He scored the most runs in West Indies’ visit in 2019 (258).
  • Virat Kohli also loves playing the West Indies. He has scored 2,235 runs in 39 matches at an average of 72.09 and strike rate of 97.34. Also, Kohli averages 72.88 in 20 ODIs vs Windies in India.
  • Ishan Kishan has the potential to take the game away from the Windies in the powerplay. He is striking above 130 in seven white-ball internationals so far.
  • Deepak Chahar, the late-order specialist? He has struck two half-centuries in six ODIs so far, including a brilliant 54 off 34 balls last game vs South Africa. His main role, though, will be to make inroads into the Windies’ top order.
  • Kuldeep Yadav is set to return. He has taken 24 wickets in 15 ODIs against West Indies at an average of 24.91 and strike rate of 30.8. He and Yuzvendra Chahal will be aiming to rekindle that excellent partnership they had a few years ago.

West Indies:

  • Shai Hope was excellent in the 2019 ODI series in India. He scored 222 runs at an average of 111.00, with a century and half-century. Overall against India, Hope has scored 693 runs at an average of 53.30 (strike rate 73.02).
  • Nicholas Pooran has been in good touch in T20Is of late, but can he transfer that form over to the ODIs. He has an excellent record against India, with 293 runs in six innings at an average of 58.60 and strike rate of 116.26.
  • West Indies need a big effort from Kieron Pollard. The skipper has scored 448 runs in 18 ODI innings vs India at an average of 28.00 and strike rate of 90.87. Can he improve those numbers today?
  • Windies also need a big performance from Jason Holder, who was outstanding in the England T20Is. However, Holder averages 53.33 with the ball in 22 ODIs vs India, and the average balloons up to 72.66 in 14 ODIs in India.
  • Holder does have a respectable 385 runs vs India at an average of 27.50 and strike rate of 83.33. Key player.
  • Can Kemar Roach make an immediate impact? He has a poor record vs India as well, with 24 wickets in 21 ODI innings at an average of 42.45 and strike rate of 45.
  • Akeal Hosein has taken at least one wicket in each of his last 10 internationals, including six wickets in three ODIs vs Ireland and 4/30 in the final T20I vs England. If there is turn on offer, Hosein will take advantage.

Stats and Facts

  • This will be India’s 1000th men’s ODI.
  • India have won seven of the past eight completed ODIs between the teams.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is one wicket away from 100 in ODIs.

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

India played host to a cracking T20I series against England on this ground last year, which was high-scoring. There has not been an ODI played on this ground since 2014, but we can expect a true batting surface with a chance of dew in the evening given the clear conditions. Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction

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IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan, Shai Hope
  • Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, Akeal Hosein

Match Prediction

India to win.

Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach: The reactions from fans & former players

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Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach: The reactions from fans & former players

Cricket News: Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach: The reactions from fans & former players | Hayden, Ponting, Waugh throw support behind Langer

After months of speculation and back-and-forth about his contract, Justin Langer officially resigned as Australia coach on Saturday.

Langer made the decision after Cricket Australia (CA) only offered him a short-term deal until this year’s T20 World Cup. This was after Langer was reportedly told last week that he would have to reapply for the position, resulting in a standoff between he and the board.

Reaction to the news has been rife, with former players and fans throwing their support behind Langer. The former opener, who took over at one of Australia’s lowest points after Cape Town in 2018, helped rebuild the team. Under his watch, the Test side reached number one in the world and won their first ever T20 World Cup.

Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh throw support behind Justin Langer

It was no secret that Langer and the players were at a crossroads. News of player discontent filtered through the media following Australia’s 2-1 series defeat at home to India in the summer of 2020/21, before further issues in the West Indies and Bangladesh tours.

This led to crisis talks between Langer and the players, where it was reported that the discussions led to positive outcomes. Australia then went on to win the T20 World Cup and retain the Ashes with conviction, but it wasn’t enough to sway CA into offering Langer a long-term deal.

Long-time opening partner Matthew Hayden was particularly passionate about the situation. “We love Justin — not just me, but the Australian community — because he came in and said no way, we’re going to play the game in the sort of manner that will make Australians proud again,” said Hayden to ABC Summer Grandstand.

“The whole saga has reeked of this leaking boat mentality, with messages coming out here and there, even last week the report about Justin blowing up. In reality, there is no inner sanctum anymore.”

– Matthew Hayden

Former captain Ricky Ponting also weighed in, calling February 5 one of the saddest days in Australian cricket. He also mentioned his disappointment at how Tim Paine was treated as he resigned from the captaincy on the eve of the Ashes.

“It’s a really sad day in cricket,” Ponting said to the ABC.

“And it’s been poor and embarrassing the way Cricket Australia have handled things involving some of the better people in the sport over the past six months, with paine and langer

– Ricky Ponting

Steve Waugh, one of Australia’s finest ever batsmen and captains, also threw his support behind Langer.

Taking to Instagram, Waugh wrote, “Plenty of Buzz words but no clarity as to why Justin Langer is no longer deemed worthy of the coaching role. Not sure how the team evolves and transitions from being loved by the public ,being ranked number one is test cricket and the World Champions in T20 #becarefulwhatyouwishfor #doesntaddup #pleaseexplain“.

Fans, pundits and players disappointed with the way Justin Langer was treated

Social media was filled with support for Langer from fans, pundits and former teammates.

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 12

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ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 12

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In a tournament filled with great hitting and high scores, we should be in for another treat today. Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, both boasting some of the most in-form batsmen in PSL 2022, will do battle in this high-profile clash – the first of two matches today.

Islamabad’s batting is firing. Paul Stirling, Colin Munro and Azam Khan showed no mercy to Quetta’s attack a few nights ago. And, when you consider that the top six also contains Alex Hales, Asif Ali and Shadab Khan, who scored 91 off 42 balls in the match before, it’s safe to say that bowling attacks have their work cut out trying to stop this United side in great batting conditions.

However, their death bowling is cause for improvement. Skipper Shadab Khan spoke about this in his post-match interview after a much bigger win vs Quetta was on the cards.

“There are still some things to learn for us despite this performance tonight. We are leaking a lot of runs at the death which is something we need to ponder over.”

– Shadab Khan

The Qalandars are one of the best-placed teams to try and stop the United juggernaut. They boast an excellent attack on paper. Also, they have Fakhar Zaman in arguably career-best touch at the moment, so don’t discount the Qalandars in a boundary-fest. This should be a cracker.

Possible Playing 11

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Paul Stirling, 3. Colin Munro, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Mubasir Khan, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Waqas Maqsood

Phil Salt could be available for this match after arriving in Pakistan on February 2 for a three-day quarantine. However, it is more likely that he and Harry Brook will be available for the next match.

Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Abdullah Shafique, 3. Kamran Ghulam, 4. Mohammad Hafeez, 5. Zeeshan Ashraf (wk), 6. D Foxcroft, 7. David Wiese, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Zaman Khan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Islamabad United:

  • Skipper Shadab Khan is having a dream tournament. After smashing 91 against Multan, he then took 5/28 in a wonderful display of white-ball spin bowling against Quetta.
  • Shadab has good numbers against Lahore. He has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches against them at an average of 18.15 and economy rate of 6.38. He’s also scored 150 runs at a strike rate of 144.23.
  • Paul Stirling has slammed two half-centuries in three matches this season at a ridiculous overall strike rate of 212.69. His partnership with Alex Hales, who has 91 runs vs Lahore at an average of 91 and SR of 154.24, is blossoming.
  • Colin Munro made the perfect start to his PSL 2022 campaign. He belted 72* off 39 in a player of the match performance vs Quetta. Against Lahore, Munro has struck 104 runs at an average of 34.67 and strike rate of 128.40.
  • Asif Ali has the most runs in United-Qalandars matches. The right-hander has smashed 238 runs in 10 matches at an average of 34.00 and strike rate of 184.50. However, it will be interesting to see if he gets enough batting time here.
  • Hasan Ali has taken 15 wickets in nine career matches vs Lahore at an economy rate of 7.30. The seamer has five wickets to his name this season so far, but he will want to improve on his very high economy rate of 11.33.
  • Faheem Ashraf has a superb record against Lahore. The seamer has taken 15 wickets in just six matches against them (avg. 10.53, econ. 7.52).

Lahore Qalandars:

  • Fakhar Zaman is on fire. He has smashed two half-centuries in a century in the three matches so far this season at an overall strike rate of 186.46. No player has scored more than his 248 runs so far.
  • Fakhar will be looking to build on his record vs Islamabad: 9 inns, 230 runs, avg. 26.00, SR 130.00.
  • Mohammad Hafeez has a score of 98 for Lahore against Islamabad. He is striking at 148.07 so far this season. Key player.
  • Rashid Khan was player of the match against Islamabad last season after taking 1/9. He has three wickets in as many matches this season at a good economy rate of 7.50.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi is Lahore’s top wicket-taker so far this season (6). He is also Lahore’s top wicket-taker against Islamabad (8). He has played five matches against Islamabad, averaging 22.63 runs per wicket against them.
  • Zaman Khan was player of the match last game with 3/32 against Peshawar Zalmi.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 12, Islamabad 9, Lahore 3.
  • Islamabad have won seven of the past eight matches against Lahore.
  • Mohammad Wasim will be key at the death. His round-arm action is suited to yorkers, which can bring him wickets as was the case vs Quetta (two wickets in the final over).

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first has won the past five matches at Karachi after the chasing team won the first six. The average first innings score in the past five games is a high 198.4. Expect another cracking batting surface.

A clear day is forecast in Karachi, with a top of about 26 degrees.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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PSL 2022 Match 12: ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan
  • Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Colin Munro
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf
  • Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, Hasan Ali

Match Prediction

Islamabad have a great record against Lahore and it is likely to continue today. Islamabad to win.

KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 11

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KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 11

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It’s go time for Karachi Kings. After a terrible start to the season, where they lost three straight matches, the Kings come into this match off a five-day break. Such a break is an opportunity to regroup, and they need to hit the ground running to avoid falling too far behind the pack.

Incredibly, they can move into the top four today if they win by a big enough margin. However, the priority simply needs to be to win. They lost all of their first three matches when batting first, but the last four matches in PSL 2022 have shown that the team batting first has more than just a slight chance. Also, Karachi’s batting has been very poor so far, with an average first innings score of just 135.67 in their opening three matches. They will need a lot more than that today.

Peshawar Zalmi suffered their own comprehensive defeat a couple of nights ago. Their 29-run defeat to Lahore began with a poor bowling display up front, where there was a lack of consistency on a good batting pitch. With high scores the norm in this tournament, Zalmi’s bowlers need to produce better control, and they have the opportunity to target a Kings team that has struggled with the bat.

Zalmi currently sit fifth with the poorest net run rate of any team (-1.182). Kings are bottom with no wins. Crucial match.

Possible Playing 11

In more bad news for Karachi Kings, Mohammad Ilyas and Mohammad Amir have been ruled out of the PSL due to injuries. Amir, who reportedly aggravated his side injury, will be missed by Karachi.

Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Joe Clarke (wk), 4. Mohammad Nabi, 5. Sahibzada Farhan, 6. Lewis Gregory/Ian Cockbain, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Aamer Yamin, 9. Umaid Asif, 10. Mohammad Taha, 11. Mohammad Imran

Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Kamran Akmal (wk), 2. Hazratullah Zazai, 3. Hussain Talat, 4. Haider Ali, 5. Shoaib Malik, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Ben Cutting, 8. Wahab Riaz (c), 9. Arish Ali, 10. Usman Qadir, 11. Salman Irshad

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Karachi Kings:

  • Babar Azam is striking at just 105 so far in PSL 2022, so this is a big game for the Karachi captain. He has a good record against Peshawar, with 497 runs in 13 innings at an average of 45.18 and strike rate of 128.76.
  • Babar also has the most runs at the National Stadium in Karachi: 32 inns, 1,360 runs, avg. 59.13, SR 133.07.
  • Sharjeel Khan also has an important role to play. He has been under-par against Zalmi since the beginning of 2020, scoring just 74 runs in five innings at an average of 14.80 and strike rate of 125.42.
  • Sharjeel is the Kings’ leading run-scorer so far this season with 113 in three matches, with one half-century.
  • Mohammad Nabi is in awful batting form, dating back to the BBL. The all-rounder has struck just 25 runs this season at a strike rate of 78. However, he comes up against the team whom he scored 67 off 35 balls against on this ground in PSL 2021.
  • The Kings could bring in Ian Cockbain if he’s available. The batsman was superb in the recent BBL, where he scored 239 runs in six innings at an average of 59.75 and strike rate of 141.42.
  • The Kings need more from Imad Wasim. He has taken just five wickets in 12 matches vs Zalmi at an average of 53.00.
  • Umaid Asif has looked in good touch at the bowling crease so far this season, with two wickets in as many matches at an economy rate of just 6.66.

Peshawar Zalmi:

  • Hazratullah Zazai was out for a duck a few days ago courtesy of a great yorker by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Today, he comes up against a more inexperienced attack. He smashed 68 off 26 balls and 77 off 38 balls vs Karachi last season.
  • Kamran Akmal has scored the most runs in Kings-Zalmi matches (498, avg. 33.20) at a superb strike rate of 155.63. He made a good start to his PSL 2022 campaign, smashing a 24-ball 41 vs Lahore.
  • Sherfane Rutherford is Zalmi’s top run-scorer so far in PSL 2022. The West Indian has scored 101 runs at an average of 50.50 and impressive strike rate of 153.03.
  • Rutherford scored 65 runs vs Karachi across three matches last season at a strike rate of 138.30. He was dismissed just once.
  • Wahab Riaz has taken the most wickets in Kings-Zalmi matches. The skipper has taken 17 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 21.76 and economy rate of 7.71. Can he take his first wicket in PSL 2022 today?
  • Usman Qadir is currently Zalmi’s leading wicket-taker in PSL 2022 with three in three matches. He will be aiming to improve on his economy rate of 9.45.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Kings 5, Zalmi 10.
  • Shoaib Malik scored 1, 0 and 30 vs Kings last season. He averages 24 in nine career matches vs Kings.
  • Haider Ali has scored just 33 runs in four innings vs Karachi (avg. 8.25).

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

After chasing teams won 19 out of 20 PSL matches dating back to the beginning of last season, the team batting first has won the last four games. The average first innings score in the last four games is a huge 204.75 in beautiful batting conditions.

Expect the teams to go hard once again with the death bowling not up to standard at times. Another clear evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Kamran Akmal, Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Hazratullah Zazai, Babar Azam
  • All-rounders: Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nabi
  • Bowlers: Wahab Riaz, Umaid Asif

Match Prediction

Peshawar Zalmi look to have more runs in them at the moment. They start as favourites.

PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 9

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PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 9

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Time moves quickly. Nearly a week has already passed in PSL 2022, and the table is beginning to take shape with champions Multan Sultans at the top with a perfect four wins out of four.

Central to their success has been their ability to win batting first. They have done it twice, and are the only side to achieve the feat so far in this tournament. Today, who will it be?

Peshawar Zalmi, for all their talent, have taken just four wickets in two matches (excluding a run out), and are coming off a heavy defeat over the weekend to Islamabad United. They are set to welcome back Hazratullah Zazai after he contracted COVID-19, so Zalmi are well placed in terms of their batting, but they need greater potency with the ball.

Indeed, dismissing Fakhar Zaman as early as possible will certainly increase Zalmi’s chances of victory. The Lahore Qalandars opener has been outstanding so far in PSL 2022, and he will be looking to set the platform for a capable middle order to play off. Also, the battle between Lahore’s experienced attack against Zalmi’s fiery batting should make for some interesting viewing.

Possible Playing 11

Hazratullah Zazai has tested negative for COVID-19 and should be available for today’s match. He could come in for Ben Cutting.

Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Hazratullah Zazai, 2. Yasir Khan/Kamran Akmal, 3. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), 4. Haider Ali, 5. Shoaib Malik, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Hussain Talat, 8. Wahab Riaz (c), 9. Sohail Khan, 10. Usman Qadir, 11. Pat Brown

Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Abdullah Shafique, 3. Mohammad Hafeez, 4. Kamran Ghulam, 5. David Wiese, 6. Samit Patel, 7. Ben Dunk (wk), 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Shaheen Afridi (c), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Zaman Khan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Peshawar Zalmi:

  • Hazratullah Zazai was outstanding in his first PSL stint in 2021. In the second leg of the tournament, he smashed 212 runs in five matches at an average of 42.40 and strike rate of 185.96. He is yet to play Lahore Qalandars.
  • Shoaib Malik has good career numbers against Lahore. The experienced middle order batsman has struck 345 runs in 12 matches at an average of 34.50 and strike rate of 133.72. Since 2020, he has scored 200 runs vs Qalandars at an average of 50 and strike rate of 143.88, including 73 off 48 balls in his last match against them.
  • Sherfane Rutherford scored 70 off 45 balls to elevate Peshawar to 168 vs Islamabad on Sunday. He made scores of 26 and 15 vs Lahore last season.
  • Wahab Riaz has taken the most wickets in Zalmi-Qalandars matches (15). He averages 23.47 and concedes 7.46 runs per over against them.
  • Hussain Talat is yet to take a wicket in eight matches vs Qalandars and concedes 13 an over against them. Will today be his day?
  • Usman Qadir was expensive last game (0/41 in three overs), but he bowled beautifully in Zalmi’s first game (2/20). He will be key today in an attack that is searching for wickets.

Lahore Qalandars:

  • What a start Fakhar Zaman has had to PSL 2022. He has smashed a half-century and century at an unbelievable strike rate of 191.57.
  • It will be interesting to see if Fakhar can improve on a poor record vs Zalmi. The left-hander has struck just 193 runs in 11 innings at an average of 17.55 and strike rate of 125.32.
  • Mohammad Hafeez comes up against his former team. The all-rounder has struck 114 runs in five innings at an average of 38.00 and strike rate of 134.12. Also, Hafeez has scored the fifth-most runs in T20s at Karachi, with 729 runs to his name at an average of 40.50 and strike rate of 159.92.
  • David Wiese’s 68 runs vs Zalmi since 2019 come at a strike rate of 183.78 with three not outs in five innings. He also has seven wickets against Peshawar in five innings at an average of 21.29 and economy rate of 8.76.
  • Rashid Khan took 5/20 in his last match vs Zalmi. He has bowled well so far in PSL 2022, with a wicket in each of his two matches so far at an economy rate of just 6.50.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi has a strong record against Zalmi. The classy left-arm seamer has taken 13 wickets in eight matches against them at an average of 14.54 and economy rate of 6.30. This includes 3/14 on this ground last season.
  • Haris Rauf has taken four wickets in two matches this season. He will be looking to improve on his record vs Zalmi, which reads: 5 inns, 4 wickets, avg. 44.25, econ. 9.32.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 13, Peshawar Zalmi 8, Lahore Qalandars 5.
  • Lahore have won the past four matches against Peshawar.
  • Peshawar currently have the worst net run rate out of any team in PSL 2022 (-1.052).

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

In the last two games, Multan Sultans bucked the trend of the chasing team winning at Karachi. The team batting second has won 19 of the past 22 PSL matches on this ground. The average first innings score this season is 170.25.

Another clear day is forecast in Karachi. Despite the last two results, expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to field first.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 9 | PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Today | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 9: PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 9 | PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Today | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 9: PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
  • Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik
  • All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez
  • Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, Wahab Riaz

Match Prediction

Both batting lineups are pretty strong, but Lahore’s good recent record vs Peshawar could hold them in good stead. However, the chasing team starts as favourites.

2/2/22: Tributes flow in for the late, great Richie Benaud

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2/2/22: Tributes flow in for the late, great Richie Benaud

Cricket News: 2/2/22: Tributes flow in for the late, great Richie Benaud | Tributes for legend Benaud on special date

Tributes have flowed for the late, great Richie Benaud on today’s special date. Both dates 2/2/22 and 22/2/22 are reminiscent of Benaud’s famous pronunciation of “two”, reading “two for two, two, two”.

Benaud is both one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders and broadcasters. He scored 2,201 runs and took 248 wickets in 63 Tests, along with 11,719 runs and 945 wickets in First Class cricket. He led the way in broadcasting thereafter, with his true love and knowledge of the game and gentlemanship shining through television screens and radio stations around the world.

Cricket fans were quick to recognise Benaud on these dates, such is his legacy of inspiring fans and fellow broadcasters alike. Below are some of the tweets and reactions in honour of the late, great Benaud.

Happy Richie benaud day! 2/2/22 marvellous that

@MRMULLALY

waking up to what i’ll refer to as: richie benaud day – 2/2/22

@AshtonSims26
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5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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2020 was an abomination. 2021 saw normal service resume. Chennai Super Kings were back at the summit of the IPL, winning their fourth title thanks to brilliant cricket right throughout both legs of the tournament.

Without a doubt the most impressive part was how the franchise learnt from its mistakes. They were too slow and lethargic in 2020, and completely transformed their playing style in 2021 courtesy of a few key decisions such as the purchase of Moeen Ali.

Ahead of CSK’s quest to equal Mumbai Indians with five IPL titles, it will be interesting to see their strategy in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. They already have a solid core with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja and skipper MS Dhoni, and they will have a clear idea of their ideal squad.

CSK IPL 2022 retained players:

  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • MS Dhoni
  • Moeen Ali
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad

Remaining purse: 48cr

5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

1. Ishan Kishan

This would be a magnificent purchase for two key reasons.

One, Ishan Kishan at the top with Ruturaj Gaikwad would be a terrific combination as both would complement each other perfectly. Gaikwad can set up the innings while Kishan can go all guns blazing, highlighted by his strike rate of 155 in 13 innings opening the batting in the IPL.

Second, Kishan will walk into a culture that encourages freedom. It will enable him to perform, with the motivation of a spot in India’s white-ball teams also driving him.

However, this could be a tough one to pull off for CSK given they have just the 48cr left in the purse for 21 players. Faf du Plessis, who was key to CSK’s title last year, is certainly an option.

2. Mitchell Marsh

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Cricket News: 5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction – Mitchell Marsh

CSK will be looking to nail that number three spot. If they don’t go for Suresh Raina, then Mitchell Marsh, who had a brilliant 2021 in the number three position, could be a wonderful pickup for MS Dhoni’s team.

Marsh played a key role in Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph as well as Perth Scorchers’ recent BBL title. Also, he can fill in with some key overs particularly between 7-15.

If CSK want a domestic option, Shreyas Iyer could be the one. He is a solid top order player in T20 cricket and is a candidate for the captaincy once MS Dhoni eventually retires. Nitish Rana is also a player who can keep the momentum up in the number three slot.

3. Shardul Thakur

India’s hard-hitting bowling all-rounder was outstanding in IPL 2021. Thakur picked up crucial wickets time and time again, playing a key role in CSK’s title-winning season.

With Sam Curran not available as he focuses on his rehabilitation, CSK will be after a lower-order batsman who can hit boundaries and deliver with the ball. Expect CSK to target Shardul Thakur and make a strong play to bring him back into the squad.

Jason Holder would also be a brilliant option as a pace-bowling all-rounder. What a fit he would be for MS Dhoni’s team. However, CSK will surely have a maximum budget they’d be willing to spend on Holder, whereas other teams – with larger purses – could snap up the West Indian all-rounder.

CSK could also look at bringing Dwayne Bravo back. He was excellent in IPL 2021, but how he performs with limited cricket under his belt could be a concern.

4. Mark Wood

The likes of Kagiso Rabada or Trent Boult would be terrific pickups for CSK. However, they could prove to be quite expensive, and given CSK’s lower purse, they need to be as smart as possible with their spending.

Englishman Mark Wood could be a great value-for-money purchase by CSK in the overseas seamer department. He will add great variety to the attack with his pace, and he most likely won’t be as popular in the bidding process as the likes of Rabada, Boult or Lockie Ferguson.

Josh Hazlewood is another overseas option CSK are likely to look at given how brilliant he was in IPL 2021 as well as Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph.

5. Deepak Chahar

The powerplay specialist. Deepak Chahar has played a key role in CSK’s dynasty over the years, and given how well he is batting for India as well, his value is still very much evident.

CSK have been well-run for a number of years, and expect more of the same in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. These five players can form a solid core, with Jadeja and Moeen providing both batting and spin prowess, too.

5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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15th time lucky for Royal Challengers Bangalore? The much-decorated franchise, boasting some of the leading T20 players over the years and a passionate fanbase, is yet to win the IPL title.

While they have made three finals, RCB overall have underachieved. Despite improvement over the past two seasons, RCB need a fresh start and the IPL 2022 Mega Auction provides a good opportunity to do that. They have retained three players and will be after a new captain after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role last year.

RCB retained players for IPL 2022:

  • Virat Kohli
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Mohammed Siraj

Remaining purse: 57cr

Building a solid core is crucial for RCB, as well as better balance in their squad. With 57cr available, RCB need to be smart in picking up value buys.

Over the years, they have often been stronger in the batting department, with their bowling severely compromised. With the tournament likely to be held in the state of Maharashtra (Mumbai and Pune), here are five players (and some backups) RCB should target as priority on what should be good batting surfaces.

5 players RCB should target for IPL 2022:

1. Ishan Kishan

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Cricket News: 5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction – Ishan Kishan

Imagine a top four comprising of Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Sure, RCB have had strong top orders right throughout their history, but a strong domestic option at the top will allow them to focus on overseas players in the finishing department with both bat and ball.

Kishan is dynamite in the opening position in the IPL. He has struck 555 runs in 13 innings as opener at an average of 55.50 and superb strike rate of 155.90. Also, he can don the wicket-keeping gloves.

RCB can certainly target David Warner, too. Perhaps even for the captaincy role. However, Kishan is a long-term option and can offer value for RCB for years to come.

2. Liam Livingstone

RCB’s achilles heel over the years has been their finishing. Often they have relied on their top four to do the bulk of the scoring, with a lack of options to follow to either finish well or arrest a collapse.

Liam Livingstone is a strong option. The Englishman has a base price of 1cr, is a middle-order specialist and offers a handy leg-spin bowling option.

RCB can also look to target Jason Holder, who had a superb series against England. However, there is a good chance that he will go for a big fee as a number of other teams are looking for an all-rounder.

There is talk of Shreyas Iyer as a target for RCB, but he and Virat Kohli play similarly. Having two anchors in the top five would be a bit of a risky ploy.

3. Harshal Patel

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Cricket News: 5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction – Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel was outstanding in IPL 2021, taking the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single season. While we might not see the slow, sluggish pitches of Chennai and Sharjah in 2022, Patel is an excellent option for RCB again given his excellent ability to change the pace.

Also, his partnership with Mohammed Siraj could be a great strength once again. To have a reliable domestic death bowling option will be key for RCB in their quest for glory.

However, expect other teams to go after Harshal. So, it will be interesting to see if RCB get Harshal back. If RCB wish to land another domestic death-bowling option, T Natarajan could be a high-value pickup provided he is fit enough.

4. Kagiso Rabada

RCB should prioritise a gun seam bowler; one who is proven in the death overs. Kagiso Rabada has been one of the star bowlers in recent years, playing a key role in Delhi’s rise.

He strikes every 15 deliveries in the IPL, providing impact in both the powerplay and death overs. Rabada alongside Siraj and potentially Harshal – who are both capable of bowling at the backend of the innings – gives RCB a solid pace bowling core.

If RCB are unable to land Rabada, Trent Boult, Tymal Mills or Lockie Ferguson are also good options. Mills has improved significantly since his last stint with RCB, and he conceded less than seven runs per over in all short-form matches in 2021.

5. Yuzvendra Chahal

Every team needs a high-quality spinner and Yuzvendra Chahal has been magnificent for RCB over the years. He was particularly outstanding in the second leg of IPL 2021 in the UAE, and he still has plenty to offer.

The Mega Auction provides a huge opportunity for RCB to start afresh. Building a solid, balanced team will be key, and it starts with putting together a strong core.

ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 8

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ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 8

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Stop the press. A team batting first has finally won a match in PSL 2022, after champions Multan Sultans pulled off an excellent, nail-biting victory over Quetta yesterday.

Sitting in a precariously at just 107 runs after 15 overs batting first, Multan’s batting went into overdrive, bludgeoning 67 off the final five overs courtesy of Shan Masood’s excellent form and Tim David’s powerful hitting. Spinners Khushdil Shah and Imran Tahir were superb on a surface providing turn, but it was David Willey who held his own at the death to seal a six-run win to keep the Sultans unbeaten.

What the match again showed was the Sultans’ depth. A good T20 side is filled with players who can play a role, and both the Sultans and Islamabad United have those traits. United, who finished top last season with eight wins out of 10, started PSL 2022 in the most perfect way possible as Paul Stirling and Alex Hales smashed Pesahwar Zalmi.

After last night’s thriller, we could be in for another with the Sultans’ bowling up against Islamabad’s batting sure to be a riveting contest.

Possible Playing 11

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Paul Stirling, 3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 4. Mubasir Khan, 5. Azam Khan, 6. Asif Ali, 6. Shadab Khan (c), 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Marchant de Lange

Imran Khan has conceded 129 in 10.4 overs without taking a wicket so far in PSL 2022. He could be replaced in this match.

Multan Sultans: 1. Shan Masood, 2. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 3. Sohaib Maqsood, 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Tim David, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. David Willey, 8. Imran Khan/Ruman Raees, 9. Shahnawaz Dahani, 10. Imran Tahir, 11. Abbas Afridi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Islamabad United:

  • Paul Stirling, who recently was named in the 2021 ODI team of the year, made an excellent start to 2022 in T20s. He smashed a 25-ball 57 last match vs Zalmi in a player of the match performance.
  • Alex Hales was also outstanding (81* off 54 balls). Hales has struck 126 runs in five innings vs Sultans at an average of 31.50 and strike rate of 135.48.
  • Hales at Karachi: 10 inns, 327 runs, avg. 36.33, SR 143.42.
  • If required, Asif Ali will be a key finisher for Islamabad. The middle order batsman was excellent in this area in the T20 World Cup, but he will be aiming to improve on a poor record vs Sultans: 8 inns, 91 runs, avg. 13.00, SR 109.64.
  • Shadab Khan has the most wickets in Islamabad-Multan matches (10 in nine games). He averages 23.40 and concedes 7.55 an over.
  • Hasan Ali, who started PSL 2022 well with a two-fer vs Zalmi, has eight wickets in seven matches vs Sultans (econ. 7.37). Also, the seamer has taken 26 wickets in 20 T20s at Karachi.
  • Mohammad Wasim took 3/29 and 4/31 in the 2021 PSL league stage vs Multan. He has taken seven wickets in three matches at an average of 14.86 vs Sultans, and will be looking to extract some revenge after conceding 0/44 in the PSL 2021 Qualifier.

Multan Sultans:

  • Mohammad Rizwan’s duck against Quetta was quite the shock. Expect the skipper to walk out to the crease motivated and ready to deliver.
  • Rizwan has struck 171 runs in 10 innings vs Islamabad at an average of 34.20 and strike rate of 129.55. This includes a 53-ball 71 on this ground last year.
  • Shan Masood is in brilliant form. The left-hander has slammed 197 runs in three innings so far in PSL 2022 at a brilliant strike rate of 156.34. No player has more runs than Masood so far this season.
  • Masood scored 59 (37) and 25 (22) in his last two innings vs Islamabad United.
  • Sohaib Maqsood played a blinder vs Islamabad in last season’s Qualifier (59 off 41 balls). The right-hander had scored just 28 runs in his previous four knocks vs United, so Sultans will be hoping for an impactful knock today. Surprisingly, Maqsood is striking at just 100 so far this season (71 runs).
  • Khushdil Shah is on fire at the moment. The all-rounder smashed 18 off four balls two games ago to seal victory vs Lahore, before taking a three-wicket haul yesterday vs Quetta.
  • The ageless Imran Tahir continues to produce the goods. Tahir has taken the most wickets so far in PSL 2022 (7), and has taken eight wickets in five matches vs United at an average of 16.75 and economy rate of 7.44.
  • David Willey will be key in the powerplay and death overs. He held his nerve yesterday, taking 3/22 in the end.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 9, Islamabad 5, Multan 4.
  • Multan became the first team to win batting first in seven matches in PSL 2022.
  • Faheem Ashraf (2/23) looked good vs Zalmi. The seamer has 10 wickets in nine matches vs Sultans at an economy rate of just 6.92.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

It is still a pretty nice batting surface at Karachi, but the spinners and seamers who bowl into the wicket are in the game. Expect the chasing team to start as favourites once again, as the team batting second has won 19 of the last 21 PSL matches.

Another clear evening is forecast in Karachi.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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PSL 2022 Match 8: ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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PSL 2022 Match 8: ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Alex Hales
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Wasim

Match Prediction

Both batting lineups are pretty strong, so the chasing team will likely win.

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