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ToggleLahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators are set to collide with each other in their next match of PSL 2024. The encounter takes place on Monday, February 19 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. While Lahore lost their previous match, Quetta won their last encounter of PSL 2024.
Lahore Qalandars lost their opening match of PSL 2024 against Islamabad United by 8 wickets. Batting first, they managed to pile up a huge total of 195-5 on the scoreboard. However, they failed to defend it later as Islamabad United chased down the target in just 18.2 overs.
Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Rassie van der Dussen (71*) rocked the Gaddafi Stadium with their blistering knocks. They also helped the team to post a powerful total on the scoreboard. However, their bowlers struggled against Shadab Khan (74*) and Agha Salman (64*) pair. Both Pakistan batters smashed Lahore bowlers out of the park to clinch an easy victory by 8 wickets.
Talking about Quetta Gladiators, they crushed Peshawar Zalmi in their first encounter. With wonderful half-centuries by openers Jason Roy (75) and Saud Shakeel (74), the Gladiators captured 206-5 in 1st innings. Later, Peshawar captain Babar Azam shattered 68 off 42. However, they could only pile up 190-6 till the final ball.
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PSL 2024 Match 4 Weather Report
PSL 2024 match 4 weather report, according to weather.com, suggests that the temperature of Lahore City on Monday, February 19 will be 12° Celcius in the match. The sky will be partly cloudy. The humidity will be 81%. There is only an 18% chance of rain.
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Pitch Analysis
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is a high-scoring ground in T20s. The average 1st innings total is 162 while the average 2nd innings total is 144. The stadium has hosted 27 games so far. The team batting first has won 16 games while the team batting second has won 11 matches.
The highest-ever total at the stadium in T20 internationals is 209/3 by England. Gaddafi Stadium always supports batters more than pacers due to flat pitch. In the first two games of Pakistan Super League 2024 at the stadium, all four teams posted 190+ totals.
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Weather Impact on PSL 2024 Match 4
There is only an 18% chance of rain in Lahore on Monday night. The weather in Lahore is sunny and there have been no rains for the last month. Hence, the Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators clash will not be affected by rain.
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Conclusion
The PSL 2024 game will not be affected by the weather. Since rain has very little chance of hampering the match, there match will run smoothly. Also, the DLS will not affect the scores. The pitch will definitely support batters while bowlers will need to buckle up.
Both teams have an outstanding set of bowlers. However, they failed to get enough wickets in their previous clash at the Gaddafi Stadium. Hence, the PSL 2024 match 4 between Lahore and Gladiators is highly expected to witness mammoth totals by both teams.
