Match Details:
The 12th match of the Pakistan Super League 2021 will be played between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators on 1st March at the National Stadium in Karachi.
The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network.
Preview:
Quetta Gladiators have got ff to a nightmarish start in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League. They have lost all of their first three games and will be desperately searching for a win when they will face Islamabad United in today’s match.
Islamabad United’s start to their season was fantastic, as they won their first two games. However, their juggernaut came to an abrupt halt in their last game, as Peshawar Zalmi defeated them by 6 wickets. Hence, they too will be willing to get back on track as soon as possible.
ISL vs QGL Weather Report for Match 12:
The weather will be perfect for a game, as the temperature will be at a pleasant 24 °C and there are no chances of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch has been completely in favour of the batsmen. Anything under 170 should be chased down without breaking much sweat.
Average first innings score:
173 (Last 5 matches of this tournament played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 5, Lost – 0, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
ISL vs QGL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Islamabad United
Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Phil Salt (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (c), Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Fawad Ahmed
Bench:
Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Ali Khan, Muhammad Musa, Rohail Nazir (wk), Zeeshan Zameer, Lewis Gregory, Zafar Gohar
Quetta Gladiators
Saim Ayub, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Azam Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Dale Steyn, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Shinwari
Bench:
Abdul Nasir, Hassan Khan, Usman Khan, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Tom Banton
ISL vs QGL Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Alex Hales has carried his superb form of the BBL into this competition. He has scored 116 runs at an average of nearly 40 and a strike rate of over 170.
Faheem Ashraf has been influential with his all-round skills. He has scored 49 runs and has also picked up 1 wickets.
Sarfaraz Ahmed’s team has got off to a poor start, but his start, but his performances with the bat has been phenomenal. He has scored 128 runs at a strike rate of nearly 160.
Mohammad Wasim can be a clever budget pick for your team. He has picked up 4 wickets and has maintained an economy rate of under 8 runs per over, which is commendable on this track.
From the batsmen, Iftikhar Ahmed should be a good budget pick. He has scored 57 runs at an average of nearly 30.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Hales, Sarfaraz Ahmed
Vice-Captain Options – Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ISL vs QGL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan
Batters – Alex Hales (c), Hussain Talat, Faf du Plessis
All-Rounders – Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers – Hasan Ali, Fawad Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain (vc)
12th Man – Ben Cutting
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ISL vs QGL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Azam Khan
Batters – Alex Hales, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-Rounders – Faheem Ashraf (vc), Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers – Hasan Ali, Fawad Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain
12th Man – Zahid Mahmood
Expert Advice:
At only 8.5 Cr, Hussain Talat should be a good buy. He has scored 74 runs at an average of nearly 25 and a strike rate of over 115. In addition to that, he also has picked up a wicket.
Today’s ISL vs QGL Probable Winners:
Islamabad United are expected to win this match.
