PSL 2024 ISL vs QUE: Eliminator 1 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Shadab Khan has been in brilliant all-round form in the tournament [X]Shadab Khan has been in brilliant all-round form in the tournament [X]

Islamabad United (ISL) and Quetta Gladiators (QUE) square off against each other in the Eliminator 1 of the ongoing ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). The encounter is all set to be played on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan at 9:30 PM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.


ISL vs QUE - Important Player Picks (Top 5 Players)

Players
Series Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Shadab Khan (ISL)278 Runs and 10 Wickets in 9 Innings84.89
Colin Munro (ISL)309 Runs in 9 Innings52.11
Saud Shakeel (QUE)323 Runs in 9 Innings54.67
Abrar Ahmed (QUE)
15 Wickets in 9 Innings54.33
Agha Salman (ISL)264 Runs and 2 Wickets in 9 Innings
52.67


ISL vs QUE - Toss Factor

The wicket at the National Bank Arena will favour the batters. The skipper winning the toss might look to chase as it might be easier to track down a target on this wicket.

Scenario: If Islamabad United win the toss

  • If Shadab Khan win the toss, he would like to field first at this venue. Shadab Khan is the leading wicket-taker for Islamabad United. Also, Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf are in good form; together, they will handle the bowling side.
  • Colin Munro played a brilliant innings in the last match, and he will be looking to continue his good form in this match along with Agha Salman and Shadab Khan.

Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators win the toss

  • If the Quetta Gladiators win the toss, they too will look to field first. The spin duo of Abrar Ahmed and Akeal Hosein have picked up the most wickets for the Qalandars so far this season. Pacers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Wasim Jr. are also crucial members of the bowling department.
  • Opening batters Saud Shakeel, Jason Roy, Khawaja Nafay, and Omair Yousuf are also important batters for the Gladiators while chasing a big total.


ISL vs QUE - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

Scenario: If Islamabad United field first

Shadab Khan (ISL): Captain Shadab Khan has amassed 278 runs in nine innings at an average of 39.71 with three fifties. He also picked up ten wickets, the maximum for his team so far. His all-round ability makes him the top pick for the captain/vice captain role.


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Saud Shakeel (QUE): Saud Shakeel has hit the most runs for the Gladiators in this campaign. The left-handed opening player has amassed 323 runs at an average of 40.38 with two half-centuries. He is an obvious pick for this category.

Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators field first

Colin Munro is the highest run-scorer for his team [X]Colin Munro is the highest run-scorer for his team [X]

Colin Munro (ISL): Opening batter Colin Munro has hit the most runs for Islamabad United this season. In the last match, he scored 84 runs in 40 deliveries. Considering his current form and batting position, he will be a top C/VC option for this game.

Shadab Khan (ISL): As mentioned earlier, Shadab Khan has been showcasing brilliant all-round performances in this tournament. He will be a top C/VC option for this game irrespective of the toss.


ISL vs QUE - High Risk, High Reward

Agha Salman (ISL): Agha Salman has scored the second-most runs for United this season. The right-handed top-order player has scored 264 runs in nine innings at an average of 37.71 with two half-centuries, but he has been pretty inconsistent in the last few matches, which makes him a risky but worthy pick.

Jason Roy (QUE): Jason Roy is the second-top run scorer for the Gladiators so far this season. The right-handed batsman has scored 252 runs at an average of 28.00, which includes two half-centuries, but he has only scored 52 runs in his last four matches. Jason Roy will be a perfect fit for this category.


ISL vs QUE - Stay Aways

Alex Hales (ISL): Alex Hales has been poor so far for his team. He has managed to amass only 124 runs in eight innings, averaging 15.50 in PSL 9. He could well be given a miss here.

Usman Tariq (QUE): Usman Tariq's performance so far is not that impressive. He has played four matches and picked up only two wickets. He could well be avoided for this fixture.