PSL 2023, Match 6: KAR vs QUE | Fantasy Tips and Teams


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Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators entertain fans in Match no. 6 of the ongoing eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on a Super Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the National Stadium in Karachi. Both teams will clash again later on in Match no.22 on Monday, March 06 at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi.

Imad Wasim’s Karachi started off the campaign in a disappointing manner by losing their first two games. They suffered a two-run loss against Peshawar Zalmi in their opener and faced defeat at the hands of Islamabad United by a 4-wicket margin. With no points and a net run rate of -0.585, they are placed in the fifth spot in the table. (All scenarios till game no.4)

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On the other hand, Sarafaz Ahmed-led Quetta has played only one match in this edition so far and they lost it against Multan Sultans by a margin of 9 wickets. The Gladiators got bowled out cheaply for just 110 courtesy of a five-for from pace bowler Ihsanullah. With no points and an NRR of -2.722, they are positioned at rock bottom below the Kings in the sixth spot in the table. (All scenarios till game no.4)

Before the match gets underway, let us look at some of the important stats, best player picks and the best predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the game.


 Ground Stats: National Stadium, Karachi

The 22-yards in Karachi has been a good one for batting as teams batting first have managed to surpass the 170-run mark in both the matches played so far at the venue in PSL 8.

Numbers at the ground in PSL 2023

Total Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average runs batting first: 186
Average runs batting second: 187

Average runs per over: 9.55
Average runs per wicket: 32.47


KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Head-to-Head

Karachi and Quetta have met each other 14 times in the history of PSL with Quetta dominating the fixtures by winning 9 games as compared to Karachi's 5.

Total Matches: 14
Karachi Kings won: 5
Quetta Gladiators won: 9


KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Probable Playing XIs

Karachi Kings Team News

No major updates

Karachi Kings Probable Playing XI

Sharjeel Khan, James Vince, Haider Ali, Matthew Wade (wk), Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Irfan Khan, James Fuller, Andrew Tye, Muhammad Musa, and Mohammad Amir.


Quetta Gladiators Team News

No major updates

Quetta Gladiators Probable Playing XI

Jason Roy, Martin Guptill, Abdul Bangalzai, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Umar Akmal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, and Nuwan Thushara.


KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Top Five Picks

  1. Haider Ali (KAR): 22-year old youngster Haider Ali smashed a half-century in the last game against Islamabad United and looked in good touch. Batting at a crucial no.3 spot, destructive batter Haider is a crucial part of Karachi side as he looks a safe bet for this fixture.
  2. Shoaib Malik (KAR): Veteran Pakistani Shoaib Malik is averaging 35.00 in 2 games so far with one half-century to his name. With his team yet to register a victory, Malik would look to snatch first win for the Kings by contributing with the bat.
  3. Jason Roy (QUE): England international Jason Roy got a start in his side's opening game against Multan Sultans. Opening the innings, he struck 27 off 18 and he would hope to convert his start into a big score in this contest.
  4. Sarfaraz Ahmed (QUE): Quetta Gladiators skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed managed a single-digit score against the Sultans. The right-handed batter is a vital cog in the middle-order as he looks a proper pick for the game against the Kings.
  5. Mohammad Nawaz (QUE): All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is a utility player for the Gladiators for both his batting and bowling. Like others, even Nawaz had a quiet match against Multan but he is a proven player and should come good in this fixture.

KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Must picks for the match

Karachi Kings

  1. Haider Ali - 71 runs in 2 matches
  2. Shoaib Malik - 70 runs in 2 matches
  3. James Vince - 4 runs in 1 match


Quetta Gladiators

  1. Jason Roy - 27 runs in 1 match
  2. Sarfaraz Ahmed - 2 runs in 1 match
  3. Mohammad Nawaz - 14 runs in 1 match

KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Risky Picks

Karachi Kings: Matthew Wade, Andrew Tye

Quetta Gladiators: Umar Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez


KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

  1. Haider Ali (KAR)
  2. Jason Roy (QUE)
  3. Mohammad Nawaz (QUE)


KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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Wicketkeeper: Sarfaraz Ahmed
Batters: James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Jason Roy, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain

Captain: Jason Roy
Vice-captain: Haider Ali

KAR: 5 Players, QUE: 6 Players


KAR vs QUE, Match 6: Team for Winner takes all Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Umar Akmal
Batters: Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Mail, Jason Roy
All-rounders: Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Andrew Tye, M Musa Khan, Mohammad Hasnain

Captain: Imad Wasim
Vice-captain: Haider Ali

KAR: 7 Players, QUE: 4 Players