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Match Details
Date: February 22, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Match Preview:
With PSL 2024 kicking off with some entertaining clashes, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators will be another thrilling encounter in Lahore. Ahead of this tantalising fixture, Islamabad suffered a one-sided defeat against the Multan Sultans. On the other hand, the Gladiators are one of the two undefeated teams in the tournament as they took down the Peshawar Zalmi by 16 runs.
Pitch Report:
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has been known to have great batting-friendly tracks with an average score of 161 runs across T20s. The batters can comfortably play their shots by trusting the pitch and a lot of runs. Bowlers will be under the pump in this venue but as the wicket gets old, spinners can find help towards the later half of the match.
Team Analysis:
Islamabad United
Despite Islamabad United’s stunning performance in the season opener, Shadab Khan’s men struggled in the second fixture against the Multan Sultans. Unlike the first match, Islamabad’s batting was bundled out at 144 in the first innings leaving their bowlers with a massive task. These inconsistent performances could be a problem for Islamabad against a well-rounded Quetta Gladiators side.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Islamabad United
Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Jordan Cox, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, Ubaid Shah
Quetta Gladiators
The Rilee Rossouw-led Quetta Gladiators have been in incredible form to kick off the 2024 PSL. The Gladiators are second on the table with an unbeaten record and will look to secure the top spot with a win over Islamabad United. The Quetta batting with the likes of Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw and Sherfane Rutherford have scored runs at a quick rate. But their bowling attack remains a worry with the team conceding big runs across both matches.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Quetta Gladiators
Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Quetta Gladiators has a better chance to win this fixture and defeat Islamabad United to register their third consecutive in the 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League.
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