PSL 2024, KAR vs QUE: Match 16 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Khawaja Nafay has been in decent touch with the bat in the tournament (Source: x.com)Khawaja Nafay has been in decent touch with the bat in the tournament (Source: x.com)

The ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is entertaining the fans in the country as games are coming thick and fast. Karachi Kings (KAR) and Quetta Gladiators (QUE) collide against each other in the 16th match on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at the National Stadium in Karachi at 7:30 PM IST. 


KAR vs QUE Important Player Stats (Top 6 Players)

Player
Series Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Shoaib Malik121 Runs in 3 Innings69.67
Kieron Pollard135 Runs in 3 Innings77.33
Mir Hamza6 Wickets in 3 Innings64.33
Jason Roy148 Runs in 4 Innings66.5
Saud Shakeel140 Runs in 4 Innings57.25
Abrar Ahmed7 Wickets in 4 Innings55.5


KAR vs QUE - Toss Factor

The 22-yard at the National Stadium in Karachi might well be supportive for the batters. They can score freely after getting a look in on this track. The skipper winning the toss will look to field first at this venue. 

Scenario: If Karachi Kings win the toss

If Karachi Kings wins the toss, they will look to bowl first at their home ground. Chasing could well be the perfect option at this venue. Sides batting second have enjoyed more success in T20s in Karachi. Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali have been amongst the wickets and the duo will again be crucial in this fixture. Thr batting will rely on the experienced campaigners Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard as both are also the leading run-getters for their side so far this season.

Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators win the toss

The Gladiators will also be looking to field first. The spin duo of Abrar Ahmed and Akeal Hosein have picked up the most wickets for their team so far in PSL 9. The former has picked up seven while Hosein has six wickets to his name. Opening batters Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel have looked in good nick and the Gladiators will depend on the pair yet again to provide a strong start.


KAR vs QUE Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

Scenario: If Karachi Kings bat first

Kieron Pollard - Veteran Kieron Pollard has struck the most runs for the Kings in PSL 9. The destructive West Indian has racked up 135 runs at an average of 135 with one half-century. He is the in-form batter and an essential pick for this category.


Shoaib Malik could be an important choice as the captain or vice-captain (Source: x.com)Shoaib Malik could be an important choice as the captain or vice-captain (Source: x.com)

Shoaib Malik - Experienced Shoaib Malik is behind Pollard in terms of runs scoring for the Kings. The right-handed middle-order player has 121 runs under his belt at an average of 40.33 with one fifty. Malik is a key member along with Pollard in this batting line-up.


Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators bat first

Saud Shakeel - Saud Shakeel has hit the second-most runs for the Gladiators this season. the left-handed opening player has amassed 140 runs at an average of 35 with one half-century. Shakeel has looked in good touch and is a perfect pick for this category.


Jason Roy's form makes him an important choice in the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)Jason Roy's form makes him an important choice in the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)

Jason Roy - Veteran Englishman Jason Roy is leading the batting chart for the Gladiators in this campaign. The right-handed opener has struck 148 runs at an average of 37 which includes one half-century. Roy has been playing T20 cricket around the world as he is a proven performer in this format.


KAR vs QUE High Risk, High Reward

James Vince (KAR) - James Vince is also another player who plays various T20 leagues across the globe. The Englishman is also a proven batter in this shortest entertaining format. He has two low scores in the ongoing PSL campaign but has also played an unbeaten knock of 38 against Peshawar Zalmi. The experienced player might come good for this contest.

Khawaja Nafay (QUE) - Youngster Khawaja Nafay has been amongst the runs  for the Gladiators in the current campaign. The 22-year old top-order batter is averaging 56 with one half-century to his name. The right-hander is a risky but worthy pick considering his form.


KAR vs QUE Stay Aways

Shan Masood (KAR) - Skipper Shan Masood has managed to score only 52 runs so far for his Karachi. The left-handed opening player has scores of 30, 12, and 10 under his belt. The 34-year old could well be avoided for this clash.

Sherfane Rutherford (QUE) - West Indian Sherfane Rutherford has not quite yet delivered in this competition. The left-handed lower-order player is averaging 21 with the highest score of 29. Considering his form and position, he could be given a miss.