In the upcoming 17th match of the Pakistan Super League 2024, Peshawar Zalmi will play against Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on March 2. Peshawar Zalmi has won three out of five matches and is third on the table, while Lahore Qalandars, with six consecutive losses, are at the bottom.
In their last matches, Peshawar Zalmi scored 201 runs against Islamabad United, led by Babar’s 111, while Lahore Qalandars faced defeat against Multan Sultans, managing only 154 runs in response to Sultans’ 214.
PES vs LAH PSL 2024 Match 17: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its flat surface, making it favorable for batsmen, not just in Pakistan but globally. With small boundaries and a well-maintained pitch, it has consistently produced high-scoring games in recent years. The upcoming PSL matches in Rawalpindi are expected to follow suit, providing batters with an opportunity to shine.
In day matches like the first one, teams winning the toss may opt to bat first to capitalize on the fresh pitch. However, defending a total can be challenging here, as chasing has proven to be a safer strategy. The pitch tends to remain consistent throughout the match, as observed in previous PSL games and T20Is held at the venue.
In a recent T20I at Rawalpindi, New Zealand successfully chased down 194 runs against Pakistan. Nevertheless, if the team batting first manages to post a score in the range of 210-220, chasing down the target won’t be a walk in the park.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium T20 Records & Stats
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, also known as Pindi Cricket Stadium, located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- T20 International Records:
- First T20 Match: November 7, 2020.
- Last T20 Match: April 24, 2023.
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Match Results:
- Home side won 3 matches (60%), while the touring side won 1 match (20%).
- Neutral sides have not won any matches.
- Matches won batting second: 4 (80%).
- Matches won batting first: 0 (0%).
- Toss Statistics:
- Matches won after winning the toss: 2 (40%).
- Matches won after losing the toss: 2 (40%).
- Matches tied: 0 (0%).
- Matches with no result: 1 (20%).
- Highest Individual Innings: M S Chapman (New Zealand) scored 104* on April 24, 2023, against Pakistan.
- Best Bowling Performance: Usman Qadir (Pakistan) took 4/13 against Zimbabwe on November 10, 2020.
- Highest Team Innings: New Zealand scored 194/4 against Pakistan on April 24, 2023.
- Lowest Team Innings: No completed innings recorded.
- Highest Successful Run Chase: New Zealand chased down 194/4 against Pakistan on April 24, 2023.
- Average Runs per Wicket: 31.68
- Average Runs per Over: 8.32
- Average Score Batting First: 155
| City | Rawalpindi | ||
| Country | Pakistan | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Pindi Cricket Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 07/11/2020 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 24/04/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 5 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 3 (60.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (80.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 104* | M S Chapman (New Zealand) | 24/04/2023 v Pakistan |
| Best Bowling | 4/13 | Usman Qadir (Pakistan) | 10/11/2020 v Zimbabwe |
| Highest Team Innings | 194/4 (New Zealand) | 24/04/2023 v Pakistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | No completed innings | ||
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 194/4 (New Zealand) | 24/04/2023 v Pakistan | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 31.68 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.32 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 155 | ||