KK vs QG Match Preview
The batsmen have done a decent job for the Karachi Kings in both matches so far as they have posted scores of 197 and 173 in the 2 matches played so far. Shoaib Malik and Imad Wasim scored individual half-centuries in the opening match played against the Peshawar Zalmi, albeit for a losing cause as the team lost the match by 2 wickets.
Opener Sharjeel Khan and Haider Ali too looked to be in good form in the previous match, as the duo put up a 77-run partnership for the second wicket. The bowling effort however has been a bit underwhelming as the likes of Mohammad Amir and Andrew Tye have been taken for a lot of runs.
The Quetta Gladiators were outplayed and outflanked by the Multan Sultans in the season opener. The much-touted batting line-up collapsed against a bowling masterclass by young seamer Ihsanullah as the seamer picked up his first fifer in the PSL. Just 2 of the top 6 batsmen from the Gladiators managed to reach double digits as the team was bowled out for just 110.
The bowling effort too was below par as they could manage to get just 1 wicket and the Sultans scored a thumping 9-wicket win. The team will be looking upon the likes of Jason Roy, Martin Guptill, and Iftikhar Ahmed to play a big inning here.
Naseem Shah didn’t manage to get any wickets but was quite miserly, giving away just 6 runs in his 2 overs. Nuwan Thushara was the lone wicket-taker for the team but was very expensive.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to remain clear with temperatures between 21-25 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi is a batsman’s paradise. The team has hosted 2 matches so far this season and has seen scores of more than 170 in all 4 innings. This match is unlikely to be different as the average first-inning score here is 173.
Notable stats
Imad Wasim’s Explosive batting
Imad Wasim scored an excellent half-century in the opening match against Peshawar Zalmi and almost won the game for his team. In the last 10 matches, he has scored 195 runs at an excellent strike rate of 156.00.
Team News
There are no reports of injuries from either squad.
KK vs QG Probable 11
KK Playing 11
- James Vince
- Sharjeel Khan
- Haider Ali
- Shoaib Malik
- Matthew Wade (Wk)
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Irfan Khan
- James Fuller
- Muhammad Musa
- Andrew Tye
- Mohammad Amir
QG Playing 11
- Jason Roy
- Martin Guptill
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (C)
- Umar Akmal
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Naseem Shah
- Abdul Bangalzai
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Nuwan Thushara
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Karachi Kings to win this one. Although they have lost two consecutive matches, the batting looks in good shape as they managed to score more than 170 runs in both matches. On the other hand, the Gladiators were bundled out for just 110 runs as none of their top-order batsmen played well. The lack of batting form may prove to be the decisive factor in this match.
Top Picks
Shoaib Malik: Shoaib Malik is one of the best batsmen to have in the middle order and is in good form. He has scored 70 runs in the 2 matches played this season, including a half-century in the opening game.
Iftikhar Ahmed: Iftikhar Ahmed was in excellent form in the Bangladesh Premier League where he scored 351 runs at an average of 58.50. As Karachi has an excellent batting surface, we expect him to score plenty of runs here.
Jason Roy: Jason Roy is one of the most devastating batsmen in the T20 format. In the last 7 matches, he has scored 330 runs at a strike rate of 168.36.
KK vs QG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Wade
Batters: H Ali, J Vince, S Malik, I Ahmed, J Roy (VC)
All-rounders: I Wasim (C), M Hafeez
Bowlers: M Amir, N Shah, M Hasnain
