PZ vs QG Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Feb 18, 2024
The Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi will play the second match of this year's Pakistan Super League. This is a good opportunity for either team to get an early win in the tournament.
Let our cricket betting sites experts give you reliable information about the best betting markets and cricket odds for this key PSL fixture.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators head-to-head record
Peshawar Zalmi have four wins to Quetta's one in their last five meetings in the PSL. Zalmi had four wins in a row over the Gladiators until March 2023's lone defeat.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators live streaming and broadcast
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Enjoy our cricket betting tips and match prediction for this Pakistan Super League fixture between Peshawar Zalmi and the Quetta Gladiators in Lahore on 18 February 2024.
PZ vs QG Team Previews
Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi will start their pursuit of a second PSL title. They won the tournament in 2017 and have since been runners-up on three occasions. In 2022 and 2023, they were eliminated from contention at the play-off stage. Let's see how they might fare this season.
The latest big news ouf of the Zalmi camp is the recruitment of West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph. He has replaced England star Gus Atkinson in the squad and comes with plenty of expectation after shining against Australia in Test cricket recently.
England batter Daniel Mousley is an exciting prospect for Zalmi. He hasn't been capped at ODI or T20I level yet, but has gathered experience for MI Emirates in the International League T20 in the United Arab Emirates. This should bode well for his time in Pakistan.
Peshawar Zalmi Playing 11
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Salman Irshad.
Quetta Gladiators
Quetta won the 2019 PSL title, but have since collected four group-stage exits. It has been five years since they reached the play-offs - and this disappointing recent record could empower or limit them this time. The Gladiators have an interesting few weeks ahead of them.
They have a new captain. South African Rilee Rossouw has succeeded Sarfaraz Ahmed. The Gladiators have also roped in former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait, who should add plenty of value to the support staff. He will work alongside head coach Shane Watson.
West Indian batter Sherfane Rutherford and Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga are big assets for Quetta. Hasaranga should be one of the best wrist spinners on display during the tournament, while Rutherford score quickly toward the top of the order.
Quetta Gladiators Playing 11
Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmad.
PZ vs QG Toss Prediction
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is the venue for this match. The last three T20Is at this ground have seen decisions to bat first at the toss.
Five of the last six T20Is here have been won by the team batting first. It's likely the team to win the toss this time will follow suit and elect to bat first as well.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The last three first-innings totals in T20I cricket at this ground have been 163, 192 and 182. This is a relatively high-scoring ground. A first-innings score of approximately 170-plus can be considered competitive.
Spin can be a key factor. It's worth selecting two specialist slow bowlers in Lahore. No rain is forecast in Lahore on matchday. Hot and humind weather is expected.
PZ vs QG Betting Tips
Peshawar look in a stronger position to win than Quetta. Zalmi's batting resources are impressive. Quetta's bowling department seems light.
Bet on 1.91 underdogs Zalmi to beat 1.90 favourites Quetta.
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Rossouw has scored plenty of runs in domestic T20 leagues around the world. The addition of the captaincy could elevate his primary role with the bat.
Joseph is full of confidence after starring in Test cricket against Australia. That momentum might carry into his form in the PSL.
The toss can obviously go either way. But back Zalmi to win the flip of the coin - and probably opt to bat first.
Mousley picked up a gig for MI Emirates in the ILT20 and hasn't looked back. His long odds of being Zalmi's top batter in this match are favourable.
Hasaranga is a world-class leg-spinner - and is especially good at maxmising the value he can add during a four-over allotment.
Who will win PZ vs QG
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- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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