LAHORE, Pakistan: Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and chose to field first against Lahore Qalandars in the 14th fixture of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Both teams are eager to secure a win to improve their standings in the tournament.
Head-to-head record
In PSL history, Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars have played 21 matches against each other. Peshawar Zalmi has won 12 of these encounters, while Lahore Qalandars have secured 8 victories, with one match ending in a tie.
Current form
Lahore Qalandars have had a mixed start to PSL 2025, winning two out of their four matches. They are currently third on the points table and will be looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Multan Sultans.
Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, have won only one of their four matches and are placed fourth in the standings.
They are coming off a narrow two-wicket defeat against Karachi Kings and will be aiming to turn their fortunes around.
Key players
For Lahore Qalandars, Fakhar Zaman has been a standout performer, scoring 176 runs in four matches.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the bowling attack, supported by Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan.
Peshawar Zalmi’s batting is anchored by Muhammad Haris.
Saim Ayub has also been impressive, contributing 303 runs in 10 matches. In the bowling department, Arif Yaqoob and Ali Raza have been key wicket-takers.
Match outlook
Considering the current form and head-to-head record, Lahore Qalandars may have a slight advantage, especially with the home ground support.
However, Peshawar Zalmi’s strong batting lineup, led by Babar Azam, makes them a formidable opponent.
