After ready for six lengthy years, Lahore Qalandars gained their maiden Pakistan Super League (PSL) name ultimate 12 months after defeating Multan Sultans within the ultimate at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium.
Now, the protecting champions are simply two steps clear of changing into the first-ever aspect to effectively shield their name all through PSL historical past.
Under the command in their new captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Qalandars glance utterly other from what they have been sooner than the 7th version of the league.
Under the captaincy of Shaheen, Qalandars’ consistency since ultimate 12 months displays the dedication which the brand new captain has delivered to the staff as they remained desk toppers within the league level of this 12 months’s PSL, successful seven out of 10 suits.
The Qalandars have now set their eyes at the qualifier towards the Sultans, which is scheduled to be performed on March 15 on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Strengths
The Qalandars’ greatest energy is, most likely, their captain Shaheen. The left-arm pacer has an endless skill to take a wicket in his first over.
Moreover, Qalandars’ total bowling line-up, which accommodates the likes of Rashid Khan, Zaman Khan, and Haris Rauf, has now not simplest been recognised as the most efficient bowling line-up of PSL however that of any T20 staff on the earth.
Qalandars’ 3 bowlers — Rashid (15), Shaheen (14) and Haris (14) — are lately a number of the best 5 easiest wicket-takers within the ongoing PSL 8.
On the opposite hand, opener Fakhar Zaman is the spine in their batting line. The latter has scored 378 runs in 10 league suits together with a maiden PSL century. Fakhar has the power to offer a snappy begin to Qalandars towards any bowling assault.
Weaknesses
Qalandars are unfortunate to have their skilled fast-bowling all-rounder David Wiese off form this season. The Namibian cricketer has up to now failed to provoke enthusiasts together with his match-winning talents.
Moreover, any other fast-bowling all-rounder Hussain Talat may be lacking his same old contact. Qalandars lack a finisher, who too can bowl wicket-taking overs, down their batting line-up.
Previous look in qualifier
Qalandars performed the PSL qualifier simplest as soon as which was once ultimate 12 months towards the similar staff, Sultans.
They misplaced the qualifier through 28 runs.
Probable lineup
Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Tahir Baig, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings, David Wiese, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Rashid Khan, Zaman Khan
