The Peshawar Zalmi (PES) are set to take on the Lahore Qalandars (LAH) in Match 28 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both teams aiming to get an early edge in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a key role in determining the match outcome.

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PES vs LAH: Match Details

• Date: May 09, 2025
• Match: PES vs LAH
• Time: 08:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• Win % Batting First: 61%
• Win % Bowling First: 39%

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PES vs. LAH: Weather and Pitch Conditions

Weather:

• The weather in Rawalpindi is expected to be partly cloudy, with a 42% chance of rain, which may cause some interruptions.
• The temperature will hover around 28.5°C, offering moderately warm conditions for players.
• Humidity could impact swing in the early overs, and the cloud cover might assist bowlers if the match starts on time.

Pitch:

• The Rawalpindi surface has historically been balanced, with a slight advantage to batting first, especially under lights.
• Batters benefit from true bounce and quick outfields, allowing for stroke play.
• Bowlers, especially pacers, could get assistance early on, but the pitch tends to flatten out as the match progresses.
• Spinners may have a role to play in the middle overs, though they usually find it tougher than at slower venues.

Average Score Batting First (Last Season): 178
Average Score Batting Second (Last Season): 165
Wins Batting First in Last Five Games: 3
Wins Bowling First in Last Five Games: 2

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Venue Records: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan

• Highest Team Total: 238/3 by Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars
• Lowest Team Total: 91 all out by Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi
• Average First Innings Score: Approximately 175 runs

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Memorable Matchups Between PES and LAH

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18.

LAH vs PES Match Details

• Date: April 24th, 2025
• Time:  8:30 PM IST
• Venue: Lahore

Key Player Duels

Fakhar Zaman against Alzarri Joseph
Fakhar's explosive top-order starts will get a stern examination at the hands of Joseph's raw speed and bounce. A powerplay decision-maker.

Daryl Mitchell against Arif Yaqoob
Mitchell's composed finisher's talent will be put to the test by Yaqoob's awkward leg-spin—look out for a closely fought affair if it goes to the last gasp.

Babar Azam against Shaheen Shah Afridi
One of the big-ticket encounters Pakistan's superstar batter takes on his countryman. Shaheen's initial swing against Babar's refinement may determine the tone.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore vs. Haris Rauf
TKC's free-flowing strokeplay may be challenged by Haris Rauf's hot pace, particularly at the death.

Sikandar Raza vs. Abdul Samad
A battle of all-rounders Raza's off-spin could bother Samad's aggressive intent in the middle overs.

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Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI

Lahore Qalandars Playing XI 

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shahfique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, Zaman Khan 

Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI

Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Mitchell Owen, Abdul Samad, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, Arif Yaqoob, Ali Raza

PES vs LAH, 23th Match Preview

Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi are all set to lock horns against the resilient top-seeded team of PSL 2023 – Lahore Qalandars in Match 23 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Peshawar Zalmi is desperately finding some consistency in the tournament. After starting its campaign with a win, this unit is currently holding onto one of the places in the Top 4 as they have managed to win 3 of their 6 games. Their latest win came against the Karachi Kings by 24 runs. Lahore Qalandars has been the best side of the latest edition of PSL as they have managed to win 5 of their 6 games.

PES vs LAH, 23th Match Details

Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars – 23th Match

Venue: Pindi Club Ground – Rawalpindi

Date & Time: 07th March 2023 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

PES vs LAH, 23th Match Pitch Report

This wicket is going to help the fast bowlers to trouble the batsmen early on. On the other hand, spinners will have to bowl at the right areas as there might not be any help for them.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PES vs LAH, 23th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XIs

Tom Kohler Cadmore, Mohammad Haris (Wk), Arshad Iqbal, Babar Azam (C), Haseebullah Khan, Rovman Powell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Aamer Jamal, Wahab Riaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Saim Ayub

Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XIs

Abdullah Shafiq, Sikandar Raza, Fakhar Zaman, Zaman Khan, Tahir Baig, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi (C), Sam Billings (Wk), David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Rashid Khan

Topmost Picks for PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction, 23th Match:

Top Picks – Peshawar Zalmi

• Azmatullah Omarzai – Having taken 3 wickets in the last game, Omarzai will be expected to control the scoring rate of the opposition in the death overs once again.
• Tom Kohler Cadmore – This 28-year-old right-handed batsman has shown just how reliable he can be with the bat and is entering this game on the back of 56 runs

Top Picks – Lahore Qalandars

• Shaheen Afridi – The left-arm pacer is the second leading wicket-taker of the competition as he has taken 10 wickets in 6 games.
• Sam Billings – The English maestro is entering Match 23 on the back of 54 runs off 35 balls, leading his team to a score of 180.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PES vs LAH Dream11 Team:

Sam Billings, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza(C), David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Rashid Khan(VC), Azmatullah Omarzai

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PES vs LAH Dream11 Team:

Sam Billings, Tom Kohler Cadmore(VC), Fakhar Zaman(C), Abdullah Shafiq, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sikandar Raza, Fakhar Zaman

Vice-captain – Rashid Khan, Tom Kohler Cadmore

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

PES vs LAH 23th Match Probable Winners:

Lahore Qalandars will beat Peshawar Zalmi in Match 23 to register their sixth consecutive win of this campaign. Given how well the likes of Sam Billings, Fakhar Zaman, and Tahir Baig have performed with the bat, it is likely that the Zalmi bowlers will have trouble dismantling them. Moreover, Rashid Khan has been exquisite ever since he stepped foot in PSL 2023. Lahore Qalandars has been the best side of the latest edition of PSL as they have managed to win 5 of their 6 games. Considering the team combination, Lahore Qalandars is expected to win this match.

Lahore Qalandars are through to the next round. They are the first side to make the Semi Finals and look very good as they found some incredible consistency and have a very stable line-up. Zalmi too are in the top four and will need to win here to cement their spot as they match Multan and Islamabad on eight points.

PES vs LAH Match Details

Date: March 7th 2023

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Rawalpindi

PES vs LAH Weather Report

The Weather at Rawalpindi is pretty good for the upcoming game.

PES vs LAH Pitch Report

A flat track full of runs is expected at Rawalpindi.

PES vs LAH head-to-Head

Played- 16 | Lahore Qalandars- 7 | Peshawar Zalmi- 9

PES vs LAH Predicted Playing XI

Lahore Qalandars Playing XI

Shaheen Afridi (C), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Mendis (Wk), Rashid Khan, Zaman Khan, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, Ahmed Daniyal, Haris Rauf, Liam Dawson

Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI

Babar Azam, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Saim Ayub, Rovmann Powell, Mohammad Haris, James Neesham, Aamer Jamal, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir

PES vs LAH Key Players

Rashid Khan

After a bad game last week, Rashid Khan has come back to prove why he is one of the best bowlers going around in the domestic circuit. From bowling one of his most expensive spells, Rashid Khan came back with both wickets and economy and is now looking very dangerous. He has some history in head to heads with Babar Azam and the battle between the two will be fun to watch.

Wahab Riaz

Despite results not coming their way, Zalmi will be happy with how Riaz has been bowling. He has been on the expensive side occasionally, but still remaisn among the wickets and could play a big part if they are to rise in the points table.

PES vs LAH Match Tips

Lahore has five wins in five games. However with the potential in Peshawar’s line-up and with Babar Azam’s presence, there could be no side better than Peshawar to create some magic to break Lahore’s win streak.

Match Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi Will Win the Match