We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Lahore: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
Karachi: Adam Rossington (wk), Matthew Wade, Tayyab Tahir, Qasim Akram, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), James Fuller, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Tabraiz Shamsi, Muhammad Musa
Pitch Report
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
(Based on the last three games)
1st innings average score: 176
2nd innings average score: 127
Wickets per innings: 8
Type: Balanced
Wins
Batting 1st: —
Batting 2nd: 100%
Fantasy Tips of The Day
Imad Wasim has made it to the Best11 in eight of nine games this season, smashing 359 runs at a strike rate of 174, scalped seven wickets, and grabbed a catch.
Rashid Khan’s strike rate with the ball reads 10.8, not going wicketless even once in seven outings. He has taken three two-fors, a three-for, and a four-for.
Sam Billings has a clear edge in the wicketkeeper category. He has pouched 11 catches, in addition to collecting 168 runs at an impressive average of 168.
Zaman Khan has had a good time bowling at the venue. He has taken 22 wickets in 15 games, including the best figures of four for 22. Against Karachi, he has hunted down six wickets in three games.
In the contests between these teams, Fakhar Zaman has hammered the most runs: 434 runs at 31.
Karachi openers Adam Rossington and Matthew Wade featured in the Best11 in three of the last five appearances. Both average 33 during this period.
In 2023, Tabraiz Shamsi has gone wicketless only twice in 13 games, overall scalping 15 wickets.
In the last three games at the venue, pacers accounted for 67% of the wickets.