PSL 2024 ISL vs QUE: Match 18 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats
Agha Salman will be a good choice as the C/VC for the match (Source: x.com)
Games are coming thick and fast as Islamabad United (ISL) and Quetta Gladiators (QUE) square off against each other in the ongoing ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 18th match is all set to be scheduled on March 02nd, 2024 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi at 7:30 PM IST.
ISL vs QUE Important Player Picks (Top 5 Players)
| Player | Series Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Agha Salman | 188 Runs in 5 Innings and 2 Wickets in 3 Innings | 70.4 |
| Colin Munro | 186 Runs in 5 Innings | 51.6 |
| Jason Roy | 200 Runs in 5 Innings | 72 |
| Saud Shakeel | 164 Runs in 5 Innings | 52.2 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 142 Runs in 5 Innings | 43.2 |
ISL vs QUE - Toss Factor
The captain winning the toss will look to bowl first at the historic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Chasing sides have tasted more success in T20 matches played at this venue.
Scenario: If Islamabad United win the toss
If Islamabad United win the toss, they would like to field first at this venue. Captain Shadab Khan and seam bowler Naseem Shah have been amongst the wickets for United so far. The skipper has six scalps to his name while Naseem has picked up seven. Both will have their work cut out again in this fixture. In-form players, Colin Munro and Agha Salman have to do the bulk of the scoring for their side especially in a run-chase.
Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators win the toss
The spin duo of Abrar Ahmed and Akeal Hosein are the leading wicket-takers so far for the Gladiators in PSL 9. The former has managed to pick up ten wickets while Akeal has taken eight wickets. The in-form opening pair of Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel will look to keep giving their side a solid start especially if they are chasing a big target.
ISL vs QUE - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks
Scenario: If Islamabad United bat first
Agha Salman - Agha Salman is leading the batting chart for United thus far. The right-handed player has struck 188 runs at a solid average of 63 which includes two half-centuries. Salman is a reliable pick for this category.
Colin Munro - New Zealander Colin Munro is behind Salman in terms of runs scoring for Islamabad in PSL 9. The explosive left-handed opening batter has hit 186 runs at an average of 37.2 which also includes two half-centuries. Both Salman and Munro have scored over 180 runs for their side.
Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators bat first
Saud Shakeel - Left-handed opening batter Saud Shakeel has amassed the second-most runs for the Gladiators so far. The 28-year old has scored 164 runs at an average of 33 with one fifty under his belt. Shakeel would hope to provide his team a quickfire start along with Jason Roy.
Jason Roy - Englishman Jason Roy is the leading run-getter for the Gladiators in the current campaign. The right-handed opening player has racked up 200 runs and is averaging 40.00 with two half-centuries to his name. Roy is a perfect and an ideal pick for this category.
ISL vs QUE - High Risk, High Reward
Alex Hales (ISL) - Experienced campaigner Alex Hales is averaging 27 and has managed to score over 100 runs so far. The right-handed opening player has got starts in almost each game with scores of 36, 2, 21, and 47. Hales is a risky yet worthy option considering his experience and batting position.
Sherfane Rutherford batted brilliantly in the last game and will be a great choice for the match (Source: x.com)
Sherfane Rutherford (QUE) - Destructive West Indian, Sherfane Rutherford has got starts in all the games. The left-handed middle-order player has scores of 20, 14, 29, 21 and 58*. The 25-year old also won the Player of the Match award against Karachi Kings last time out for his unbeaten match-winning fifty.
ISL vs QUE - Stay Aways
Azam Khan can be a game-changing pick for the match (Source: x.com)
Azam Khan (ISL) - Despite scoring a half-century the last time he batted, Azam Khan also has two low scores of 1 and 13 in the ongoing PSL campaign. The right-handed wicketkeeper batter also bats too lower down the order. He may well be given a miss for this clash.
Rilee Rossouw (QUE) - Veteran and skipper Rilee Rossouw has scored only 102 runs in five innings at an average of 25.2 thus far for the Gladiators. The left-handed middle-order batter has not managed to convert his starts into a substantial score. Rossouw may well be avoided for this fixture.
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