This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 20 of the PSL 2021 between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars that is scheduled to happen on the 13th of June 2021.
The first match of the double-header evening in PSL 2021 on Sunday will happen between the 1-time champions Islamabad United led by Shadab Khan take on the Sohail Akhtar-led Lahore Team. It will be a repeat of the game which happened just days earlier when Lahore snatched the win in the final ball of the game.
After the end of the first-leg, the Qalandars are at the top with 4 wins from 5 games, while Islamabad slipped to 4th with 3 wins. We can hope for another nail-biting finish in this game as well. The shore made it 5 out of 6 after their win over Zalmi on Thursday.
Match Details
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch and Weather– The first doubleheader game on Thursday saw scores of over 160 being scored by both teams. And this match should also see a similar pattern with respect to scores. The temperature is expected to be in the mid-30s and will be uncomfortable for the players.
Date and time: June 13, 2021, 5 PM Local, 6 PM PKT, 6.30 PM IST
The Probable Playing XIs
United’s Faheem Ashraf injured his hand after splitting the webbing while fielding in the first game of this leg. So as a result he would have to miss this game as well. So anyone from Musa or Akif Javed may get the nod.
Lahore Qalandars may field the same team that they did against the Zalmi.
Islamabad United– Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Shadab Khan(C), Asif Ali, Rohail Nazir(WK), Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Muhammad Musa /Akif Javed, Mohammad Wasim, Fawad Ahmed
Lahore Qalandars– Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar(C), Ben Dunk, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Hafeez, Tim David, James Faulkner, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Match Prediction
There is nothing really to choose from both the teams. But Lahore being a strong bowling unit has a slight advantage and Islamabad is also without one of their key bowlers. So we can expect Lahore to come out on top just like a few evenings before. They won now won 2 games in a row as well.
Fantasy Tips
Batsman – Usman Khawaja and Colin are really experienced at this level of T20 cricket and we can expect a big score from either one of them in this game. Select Fakhar Zaman in fantasy just because of the impact he creates.
All-rounders – James Faulkner was the wrecker in chief when these sides met earlier picking 3 wickets. He can be useful with the bat as well. Shadab Khan is another all-rounder whom you can pick. Mohammad Hafeez is another player who has had a slump in recent times but he can be an X-Factor for Lahore here.
Bowlers – Haris Rauf was one of the best bowlers on display the other night along with Rashid Khan. Shaheen Afridi despite having an ordinary outing will be expected to be back stronger or can go with Fawad Ahmed. Hasan Ali is another great addition in fantasy XI.
Wicket-Keepers – The talented Rohail Nazir or the experienced Ben Dunk can be picked as the sole wicket-keeper of this team.
Captaincy choices
Team for fantasy: Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Rohail Nazir, Ben Dunk, Mohammad Hafeez, James Faulkner, Tim David, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi/ Fawad Ahmed.
Captain: Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan has already delivered 2 man of the match performances in the last 2 games and he has the capability to make it 3 in a row.
Vice-Captain– Tim David
David has been a real find for the Lahore Qalandars this season and he has played a significant role in the last 2 victories thus far.
Dream 11 Team – IU vs LQ
