Do-or-die contest between Islamabad United vs Gladiators
| Date | March 15, 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Pakistan Super League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Colin Munro has odds of 4.25 to be Islamabad United's best batsman.
- Jason Roy has odds of 4.25 to be Quetta Gladiators' best batsman
- Islamabad United have odds of 1.85 to hit most sixes in the game
- Quetta Gladiators have odds of 2.35 to hit most sixes in the game
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the playoffs in the Pakistan Super League 2024. Islamabad United will be up against the Quetta Gladiators in the high-stakes Eliminator contest. Islamabad United enters this contest after a big win, and the confidence and odds are high for the team. They have their batsmen in good form and start as favorites on most cricket betting sites. The Quetta Gladiators suffered a big loss in their last game. They must regroup and fight back in the game. The loser of this game will be out of the tournament, so the stakes are high for both teams. We expect a close contest that will go down the wire.
Islamabad United Preview
Shadab Khan's team ended the league stage on a convincing note. They defeated the table toppers Multan Sultans in a high-scoring game by 3 wickets. The side would like to use this momentum to make it to the 2nd Qualifier. The Gladiators are a strong side and Khan will expect a strong show from his players.
Colin Munro is looking strong and will look to deliver a big partnership with Alex Hales. Shadab Khan will look to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Agha Salman and Azam Khan. They have depth in the batting lineup and need a strong show from Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, and Imad Wasim.
The bowling attack took a beating in the last game, and they would like to see a better start from Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah. The middle overs will be crucial, and Faheem Ashraf and Hunain Shah must do well. Tymal Mills and Shadab Khan add variety to the attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for Islamabad United
Shadab Khan (c), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills
Quetta Gladiators Preview
Rilee Rossouw's side suffered a massive loss in its last game. On a day where they failed with the ball and the bat, the team went down by 79 runs against the Multan Sultans. They aren't the favourites on cricket betting apps and need a good show from its batting lineup as their bowling attack in this do-or-die game.
Jason Roy is the key batsman for the team, and he must deliver a strong start at the top with Saud Shakeel. Rilee Rossouw will need to use his experience and anchor the innings in the middle order with Omair Yosuf and Laurie Evans. The side will need runs in the lower middle order from Khawaja Nafay and Akeal Hosein.
Akeal Hosein and Mohammad Amir have a lot of experience, and the side will need early wickets from the pair. The bowling attack has been inconsistent in the middle overs and needs good performances from Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq. Mohammad Wasim Jr and Saud Shakeel must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Quetta Gladiators
Rilee Rossouw (c), Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Laurie Evans (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Omair Yousuf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
TOSS: To Bowl First
Defending scores in Karachi is never easy. The dew factor is known to play a role in the second half, when bowlers struggle to grip the ball. The side winning the toss in this game won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Karachi. It is one of the best batting surfaces in the world. Batsmen can play their strokes freely on this wicket, and the bowlers have little chance. The side that bats first will need 180 runs on the board to feel safe on this wicket.
OUR PREDICTION
The Quetta Gladiators come into this game with a big loss. The bowling attack has been inconsistent, and they must improve on that front to win here. In contrast, Islamabad United registered a big win in the last game. Their batsmen are in good form, which gives them an edge in the contest, according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Islamabad United to win
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