LAH vs ISL PSL 2024: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats
In the grand opening clash of the PSL, Lahore Qalandars are poised to take on Islamabad United. While Islamabad United holds a slight edge in head-to-head statistics with 9 wins to Lahore’s 8, the journey behind these numbers tells a captivating tale. Initially, the teams were evenly matched at 2-2 before Islamabad United surged ahead, securing six consecutive victories. However, Lahore Qalandars halted this streak with a thrilling last-ball triumph in Abu Dhabi, adding a compelling twist to their rivalry.
Despite Islamabad’s subsequent victory at the same venue, Lahore Qalandars have been dominant in their recent encounters, winning all five matches since PSL 2021. While Islamabad United maintain a slight lead in head-to-head encounters at 9-8, Lahore’s current five-game winning streak presents a formidable challenge. The upcoming clash anticipates an exciting battle as Islamabad aims to halt Lahore’s winning momentum and reaffirm their dominance.
LAH vs ISL PSL 2024: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The ninth edition of the PSL commences at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, renowned as a haven for batters in the subcontinent. With four scores exceeding 200 and two surpassing 190, Lahore’s pitch heavily favors batters, though it provides some early assistance to bowlers with seam and swing. Fortunately, there are no rain forecasts, ensuring viewers can savor the first PSL 2024 match without the concern of rain disrupting play.
LAH vs ISL PSL 2024: Gaddafi Stadium T20 Records & Stats
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, has hosted 21 T20 International matches since its first game on May 22, 2015, until the last match on April 17, 2023. In these matches, the home side has won 12 games, accounting for 57.14% of the victories, while the touring side has won 9 matches, constituting 42.86% of the wins. Notably, no neutral side has won a match at this venue.
Teams batting first have won 12 matches, representing 54.55% of the victories, while teams chasing have won 9 matches, making up 40.91% of the wins. The toss seems to have an equal impact, with teams winning and losing it both securing 9 victories each. There have been no tied matches or matches with no result at this venue.
The highest individual innings at Gaddafi Stadium was scored by Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan, with an unbeaten 104 runs against South Africa on February 11, 2021. The best bowling performance was recorded by D Pretorius of South Africa, who took 5 wickets for 17 runs against Pakistan on February 13, 2021.
The highest team innings was 209/3 by England against Pakistan on October 2, 2022, while the lowest team innings was 94 by New Zealand against Pakistan on April 14, 2023. Pakistan holds the record for the highest successful run chase at this venue, achieving 176/8 against Zimbabwe on May 24, 2015.
On average, each wicket falls at 25.60 runs, and the average run rate is 8.23 runs per over. The average score batting first at Gaddafi Stadium is 161 runs. Overall, the stadium has witnessed some remarkable performances and closely contested matches in T20 Internationals.
| City | Lahore | ||
| Country | Pakistan | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Lahore Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 22/05/2015 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 17/04/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 21 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 12 (57.14%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 9 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 (54.55%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 9 (40.91%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 9 (40.91%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 12 (54.55%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 104* | Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) | 11/02/2021 v South Africa |
| Best Bowling | 5/17 | D Pretorius (South Africa) | 13/02/2021 v Pakistan |
| Highest Team Innings | 209/3 (England) | 02/10/2022 v Pakistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 94 (New Zealand) | 14/04/2023 v Pakistan | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 176/8 (Pakistan) | 24/05/2015 v Zimbabwe | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.60 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.23 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 161 | ||
