PSL 2023, KAR vs QUE: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips
Imad Wasim will lead Karachi Kings [Source: Twitter]
On Saturday, Karachi Kings will cross swords against Quetta Gladiators in the sixth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League. The game is scheduled at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi.
Team Preview: Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings have had a forgettable start to their PSL 2023 campaign, losing two consecutive encounters.
Imad Wasim in action [Source: Twitter]
While they fell short of the target by only two runs against Peshawar Zalmi, Colin Munro and Azam Khan's blitz handed them a four-wicket defeat against Islamabad United on Friday.
Although their batters posted decent totals, their bowlers let them down on both occasions. So, experienced players like Mohammad Amir and Andrew Tye must step up if they want the Kings to open their account by winning this match.
Team Preview: Quetta Gladiators
Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators also had a poor start to their PSL 2023 campaign, being crushed by Multan Sultans in their opening encounter on Wednesday.
Their batting was abysmal, so say the least, as they were bundled out for a paltry 110 in 18.5 overs.
So, Sarfaraz Ahmed and co would like to put up a better performance with the bat, as the onus will be on Jason Roy, Umar Akmal and Iftikhar Ahmed to ensure a fighting total for them.
Match Details
Date and Time: February 18, 07.30 PM IST
Venue: Natioanl Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App
Pitch Report: The surface in Karachi will be favourable for the batters. It will have decent help for the spinners, but we anticipate a high-scoring encounter considering the short boundary dimensions.
Probable XIs
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, James Vince, Haider Ali, Matthew Wade (WK), Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (C), Irfan Khan Niazi/Qasim Akram, James Fuller, Andrew Tye, Mohammad Musa Khan, Mohammad Amir
Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Martin Guptill, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Umar Akmal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hafeez, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Nuwan Thusara
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Wade, Sarfaraz Ahmed
Batters: Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik/Sharjeel Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-Rounders: Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Andrew Tye, Mohammad Hasnain
Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed
Vice Captain: Imad Wasim
Prediction
Karachi Kings look more balanced on paper and we expect them to emerge victorious in this match.
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