Islamabad vs Quetta: Preview, prediction, and likely lineups for PSL 9 Eliminator 1. The winner will face Peshawar Zalmi on March 16
Islamabad vs Quetta: Preview, prediction, and likely lineups for PSL 9 Eliminator 1
Islamabad and Quetta are set to clash in the Eliminator 1 of the Pakistan Super League on Friday, 15th March at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.
Just managing to scrape through the league stage, both teams now face a crucial test to keep their Pakistan Super League 2024 aspirations alive with a victory in this knockout encounter. The victor will face Peshawar Zalmi the following day.
Islamabad United concluded their league stage campaign with an impressive win over table-toppers Sultans. In a high-scoring battle, the Islamabad United franchise emerged victorious by chasing down a formidable target of 229 in Rawalpindi.
Despite their bowling unit conceding a large number of runs, Islamabad United received significant contributions from their dynamic opener Munro (84) and captain Shadab (54), setting up the chase effectively before lower-order players Faheem (23) and Imad (30*) guided the team to victory.
In contrast, the Quetta Gladiators failed to produce a notable performance against the Multan Sultans, suffering a substantial defeat by a margin of 79 runs. Neither their bowlers nor their batters, led by Rossouw, could withstand the pressure from the opposition.
Apart from left-arm spinner Hosein (0/26) and batter Omair (37), the Quetta Gladiators struggled to find positives from the match. They must turn things around to change their fortunes in this crucial knockout match against Islamabad. (HD Live Sports)
Pitch Report
The wicket has favored the bowlers thus far at the National Bank Stadium, and it is expected to remain the same in Eliminator 1.
Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United: Munro, Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab (c), Azam (wk), Haider, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain, Naseem, Tymal Mills
Quetta Gladiators: Roy, Shakeel, Rossouw (c), Khawaja, Laurie Evans (wk), Wasim Jr, Omair Yousuf, Akeal Hosein, Amir, Abrar, Usman
Prediction
After securing a triumph in their previous match and carrying momentum, Islamabad appears as a slight favorite over the Gladiators.
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