The PZ vs LQ match is a high-scoring encounter. Rassie van der Dussen`s first century of PSL9 is not enough as Lahore Qalandars slump to fifth defeat
PZ vs LQ Performance Review
Lahore Qalandars
The PZ vs LQ match has a special effort from Rassie van der Dussen. He scored 105 not out in a losing cause. But, if one batter can make a partnership with Rassie van der Dussen then Lahore Qalandars can chase this target. They have good batters in the squad but failed today. This is the test moment for other Qalandars batters, especially Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope, and Sahibzada Farhan. 5th defeat in 5 matches can vanish their title defense hopes.
Haris Rauf`s injury is a big blow for Qalandar’s pace attack. So, Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi is an experienced attacking bowler. He is a lone warrior in Qalandar bowling. They can be giving a chance to David Wiese but not to do it. Title hopes are just like almost dent. Lahore Qalandars management should review previous matches and think about what is wrong with that team. Can they make some wrong decisions while picking players in the draft?
Peshawar Zalmi
The PZ vs LQ has a batting powerhouse for Peshawar Zalmi. Again Peshawar Zalmi management keeps trust on Saim Ayub and Babar Azam as their openers. But, this time played with a positive and attacking mindset. Both of them played good shots and good hitting. Zalmi needs this type of approach from their openers. Saim Ayub is a talented player but every player needs some patience. Saim Ayub`s 88 runs innings will give more relief to Captain Babar Azam. Rovman Powel’s promotion to number 3 is a good choice for this match. He has an attacking approach and makes 211 for 4 on the scoreboard.
The fast bowlers of Peshawar Zalmi are conceding runs today, especially against Rassie van der Dussen. Their good length bowls are played excellent by Qalandars batter. Saim Ayub and Arif Yaqoob`s over was the turning point of this match. They were both wicketless but did not concede many runs. Zalmi coaches need to review the death overs bowling. Luke Wood is expensive today but hope he may come back in upcoming matches. So, as the Paul Walter and Naveen ul Haq.
