PSL 2024 | QUE vs PES, Match 2- Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

image-lsqekt2uRilee Rossouw can be a rewarding choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match (Source: x.com)

On the second day of the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL), we are set to be treated with a doubleheader encounter. The first game will see Peshawar Zalmi square off against Quetta Gladiators in the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore with the action slated to begin at 2:30 PM IST.

The Zalmi’s ended up fourth in last edition’s league table and went on to play the Eliminator 2 before getting kicked by Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars. On the other hand, the Gladiators managed to gather just six points from ten matches and ended up being the wooden spoon.

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QUE vs PES, Match 2- Toss Factor

The Gaddafi Stadium saw a humongous score of 241 in the last season, courtesy of Lahore Qalandars. However, the venue saw totals around 150s and 160s during the latest international fixture here between New Zealand and Pakistan in 2023. Assuming that it should be a fresh strip, the batters should enjoy the outing.

Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi field first

The Peshawar side have a strong batting line-up that includes Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, etc. All-rounders such as Paul Walter and Aamer Jamal boosts the team balance further.

Scenario: If Quetta Gladiators field first

The Gladiators have some experienced campaigners who are proven match-winners in their own league. The presence of Sarfaraz Ahmed, Rilee Rossouw, Jason Roy and Mohammad Amir adds a great blend to the dynamic T20 stars of modern era such as Laurie Evans, Will Smeed, Saud Shakeel, etc.


QUE vs PES, Match 2- Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Scenario: If Peshawar Zalmi field first

Rilee Rossouw (QUE): The left-handed batter had his rare moments during the recently concluded SA20 league. But he would get more assistance from the Pakistani surfaces and hence could be a utility factor for his own side. If he gets going, Rossouw is unstoppable.

Aamer Jamal (PES): The all-rounder bagged a fifer recently in the Bangladesh Premier League. He was in stellar form with the cork during Australia’s Test summer and can also be a game-changer with the willow in hand.


Scenario: if Quetta Gladiators field first

Babar Azam (PES): The Pakistan batter has an average of 50.25 from his last six BPL innings. He is one of the mainstays for the Zalmi and can be brilliant with the bat. Babar has the ability to soak pressure and play according to the situation.

Usman Tariq (QUE): The uncapped cricketer blew hot with the ball in hand during the recently concluded 2024 National Bank Cricket Arena. The right-arm off-spinner bagged eleven wickets in his last few matches with a fifer in the Final against Hyderabad.


QUE vs PES, Match 2- High Risk, High Reward Picks

Mohammad Amir (QUE): The left-arm pacer is a great resource with the new ball and had good time during the ILT20 2024. Amir would be looking to transpire his good form with the ball in his home league.

Saim Ayub (PES): The young gun is an attacker of the cricket ball early inside the powerplay. Despite being shilly-shally he has some fancy strokes that includes the no-look shot. He could be a great asset as he tends to have a good boundary percentage of runs.


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