QG vs IU Match Preview
Quetta Gladiators has some of the biggest names in T20 cricket in their squad, including Martin Guptill, Jason Roy, and Iftikhar Ahmed, but they have lacked consistency in their performance. For example, Guptill scored a brilliant century in the match against Karachi Kings but has managed scores of 15, 12, and 7 in the other 3 matches.
As a result, the team has been unable to put up big scores and that has been one of the prime reasons for their poor performance. The middle order consisting of Sarfaraz Ahmed, Odean Smith, and Mohammad Nawaz too has struggled. In the bowling department, Mohammad Hasnain has done well to pick up 6 wickets so far and has received decent support from Qais Ahmad.
Hasan Ali and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, both of whom were playing their first match of the season, showed exceptional form and were the key players in Islamabad’s victory.
The form of Azam Khan and Shadab Khan remains a bit of a concern for the team as they are yet to play to their full potential. Hasan Ali is expected to lead the pace attack, with Rumman Raees and Tom Curran supporting him and all 3 have been able to pick wickets at regular intervals.
The spinners however have struggled so far, with Shadab, in particular, getting taken for a lot of runs.
Weather Report
There will be some dew on the field during the second innings, making it difficult for the bowlers to get a good grip on the ball. The weather is expected to be clear with pleasant temperatures.
Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi is a batsman's paradise thanks to a good and consistent bounce. The average first-inning score here is around 175, which is a par score. The quicker bowlers will find some assistance if they bowl a good line and length, but overall, the balance is skewed in favor of the batsmen.
Notable stats
Jason Roy’s Excellent Strike Rate
Jason Roy is a clean striker of the ball and is capable of scoring quick runs regardless of the position he bats in. In the last 10 matches, he has scored 392 runs at an amazing strike rate of 156.17.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either squad.
QG vs IU Probable 11
QG Playing 11
- Jason Roy
- Martin Guptill
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Sarfaraz Khan (C)
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Odean Smith
- Abdul Bangalzai
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Naseem Shah
- Qais Ahmad
- Mohammad Hasnain
IU Playing 11
- Colin Munro
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Shadab Khan (C)
- Azam Khan (Wk)
- Asif Ali
- Mubasir Khan
- Faheem Ashraf
- Tom Curran
- Hasan Ali
- Rumman Raees
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing Islamabad United to win this contest. They have a strong team in a player-to-player comparison, and the recent inclusions, Hasan Ali and Rahmanullah Gurbaz appear to be in good form. Also, they have won both their matches at Karachi this season and we expect them to better that statistic with this match.
Top Picks
Mohammad Hasnain: Mohammad Hasanin has been excellent with the new ball and has picked up 6 wickets in 4 matches. He also has a good economy rate, giving away just 6.86 runs per over.
Rassie van der Dussen: van der Dussen has proved to be a great asset for Islamabad this season and has an average of 40.66 after 3 matches. His strike rate is also great at 141.86.
Colin Munro: Colin Munro is one of the best batsmen in the T20 format and has scored 9293 runs at an average of 30.66 and a strike rate of 141.16.
QG vs IU Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: M Guptill (C), C Munro (VC), J Roy, R van der Dussen, I Ahmed
All-rounders: O Smith
Bowlers: T Curran, R Raees, H Ali, M Hasnain
