PSL MATCH 29- KARACHI KINGS V QUETTA GLADIATORS
It’s the business end of the league stage of PSL and on the last day of the league stage Karachi Kings need to win by a decent margin to qualify for the playoffs and that’s what they would be aiming for while taking on the Quetta Gladiators who have nothing but pride to play for in the first game of June 19 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE SEASON 6
VENUE & TIME: Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 5 pm Local Time (6:30 pm IST)
PREVIEW:
Quetta Gladiators are out of the playoffs race and will hope to end their dismal season on a high. Karachi Kings have some chance to qualify for the playoffs if they win their final league game by a big margin. Gladiators have won just two out of their nine games and are firmly placed at the bottom of the points table while the Kings are just above them in fifth place.
Kings are over reliant on Babar Azam in their batting department and opponents will know if they can remove the danger man early, they're in with a chance. He's their top run getter with 478 runs at a strike rate of 137.
Quetta was humiliated by Multan Sultans in their last game. They were blown away for a paltry 79. Their batters have let their team down throughout the season and they'll look to rectify that.
PROBABLE XI:
Quetta Gladiators: Jake Weatherald, Usman Khan, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C&WK), Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hassan Khan, Usman Shinwari, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Hasnain
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Najibullah Zadran, Chadwick Walton (WK), Imad Wasim (C), Danish Aziz, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ilyas, Abbas Afridi, Noor Ahmad
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
Quetta Gladiators: Jake Weatherald, Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammad Hasnain
Karachi Kings: Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Noor Ahmad
HEAD TO HEAD:
Played-11
Quetta Gladiators-7
Karachi Kings-4
No Result-0
WHERE TO WATCH IN INDIA:
Sony Six (Television Streaming), Sony LIV (Online Streaming)
DREAM11 PREDICTIONS:
Wicket-Keeper: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan
Batsmen: Babar Azam©, Sharjeel Khan, Jake Weatherald(VC), Martin Guptill
All-Rounders: Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Usman Shinwari, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Hasnain
PREDICTIONS:
If Quetta score somewhere between 140 to 160 after batting first then we expect Karachi to chase it down while if Karachi bat first and score 170 to 190 then we expect them to defend it. We expect Karachi Kings to register a victory against Quetta Gladiators in this fixture.
PITCH REPORT:
In some of the last few games at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, it has been a belter for batters and an absolute nightmare for bowlers. During the first game on June 17, we saw 479 runs scored between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi. Teams will favor putting runs on the board and batting first but with the obsessive trend of bowling first, one will have to be watchful.
(The Final Dream11 Squad of this game will be posted on our Telegram Channel 10 minutes post toss)
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please ensure that while you select your team, consider the points that are mentioned and make your own decision accordingly.
