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Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel To Open, Here’s Quetta Gladiators' Probable XI Vs Lahore Qalandars

image-lsrkwgzkSaud Shakeel slammed a fifty vs Peshawar [X.com]

Under Rilee Rossouw's leadership, Quetta Gladiators launched their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 campaign with a convincing 16-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi. This win not only marked a promising start for the Gladiators but also highlighted the effectiveness of their strategic decisions, including the captaincy shift from Sarfaraz Ahmed to Rossouw.


Gladiators probable XI for PSL 2024 clash vs Qalandars

The change in leadership, which came despite Sarfaraz's initial role in the pre-season activities, was attributed to Rossouw's extensive PSL experience, a decision that paid off immediately.

In their opening match, Quetta Gladiators showcased a formidable batting display, setting a massive total of 206/5, thanks to brilliant half-centuries from openers Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel.

Their performance set the stage for the Gladiators' bowlers to step up, and they did not disappoint, restricting Peshawar Zalmi to 190/6.

Looking ahead, the Gladiators are set to face Lahore Qalandars in what promises to be a riveting Match 4 of PSL 2024 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Monday, February 19. The Gladiators are anticipated to field a similar lineup against the Qalandars, who are the defending champions but are coming off a loss against Islamabad United.

Quetta's playing XI is expected to retain its core, with Roy and Shakeel at the top, followed by a middle order that includes Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Khawaja Nafay, and Sarfaraz Ahmed. 

The bowling department will likely remain unchanged, featuring Mohammad Amir, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Abrar Ahmed, with Usman Qadir being a potential inclusion for Hasnain. However, changes seem unlikely, given the team's current form.

The Gladiators' strategy will be to field the same playing XI, which could be key against a Qalandars side looking to bounce back. With both teams eager to establish their dominance early in the tournament, the upcoming clash is expected to be a nail-biting contest.


Quetta Gladiators Probable Playing XI vs Lahore Qalandars

Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel (vc), Rilee Rossouw (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Khawaja Nafay, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Akeal Hossein, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain