Quetta Gladiators will face off against Islamabad United today in the eighth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9), held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 07:00 PM PKT.
Quetta Gladiators won all two opening games of their PSL campaign this year while Islamabad United suffered defeat in one match out of two played against Lahore Qalandar and Multan Sultans.
The Gladiators played their first match against Peshawar Zalmi. The purple force scored 206 runs and easily defended it outclassing Babar Azam-led Zalmi to 190 runs. Gladiators also achieved a historic win over Lahore Qalandars in a commanding display in Lahore’s backyard.
Power hitters Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, and new young Khawaja Nafay remain the team’s backbone in batting. While Mohammed Amir, Akeal Hossein, Waseem Jr., and Mohammad Hasnain displayed A-game with the bowl.
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Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United began their 2024 PSL journey with a strong victory over Lahore Qalandars but lost the next match against favorites Multan Sultans.
Islamabad United is looking for a strong comeback against Quetta Gladiators to remain in the top position at the points table.
IU vs QG: pitch report
High scores have been recorded in all three matches played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore thus far in the tournament, indicating that the pitch is favorable to batting. It will be effortless for batters to tally up runs, and the presence of the dew factor will facilitate chasing.
Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators:Probable Playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossow (C), Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed
Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (C), Faheem Ashraf, Ubaid Shah, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills
Head-to-Head Matches
Matches played: 12
Islamabad United won: 6
Multan Sultans won: 6
