Pakistan Super League is set to have a new champion this year with Lahore already out of the tournament. The game on Thursday will witness Karachi Kings play host to Quetta Gladiators in yet another amazing clash. Karachi Kings have been one of the most improved sides this year. Quetta on the other hand will want to win this contest and keep their second spot in the table.
Karachi Kings (KAR) are currently fourth in the table with 4 points from three games so far. Kieron Pollard single-handedly led the team to a famous win in their last game. Shan Masood will hope that the veteran star can pull in more performances like that and help his side to the next phase.
Quetta Gladiators (QUE) are second with six points from four games. Two more wins will help them move on level points with league leaders Multan Sultans. This year Rilee Rossouw has led the side well and the entire team has responded well to his captaincy. The bowling has been one of the most striking aspects of the Quetta side.
KAR vs QUE – Match Details
Match – Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2024, Match 16
Venue – National Stadium, Karachi
Date and Time – 29th February 2024, 19:30 IST
Live Coverage – Fan Code
KAR vs QUE – Head-to-Head Stats
Matches – 16
Wins for Karachi Kings – 5
Wins for Quetta Gladiators – 11
KAR vs QUE – Pitch Report
It is one of the earliest games of the season in Karachi and the history of the ground suggests it to be a cracking contest. The last few games at this venue as seen the team chasing win the match. Tall scores are a norm at this venue and one can expect the bowlers to travel the distance. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first and make sure to restrict the opposition to a decent score. Dew will not be that much of a huge factor in Karachi at this point of the season.
KAR vs QUE – Likely XI
Karachi Kings – S Masood, M Akhlaq, J Vince, S Malik, M Nawaz, K Pollard, D Sams, I Khan, H Ali, M Hamza, and T Shamsi
Quetta Gladiators – J Roy, S Shakeel, K Nafay, R Rossouw, S Ahmed, S Rutherford, A Hossein, M Wasim, M Amir, A Ahmed, and U Tariq.
KAR vs QUE – Fantasy XI
Grand League Team –
Batters – J Roy, S Masood, K Pollard (Captain), and R Rossouw (VC)
Wicket-keeper –S Ahmed
All-Rounders – M Nawaz, S Shakeel, and S Malik
Bowlers – M Amir, H Ali, and T Shamsi
Head-to-Head Team
Batters – S Masood, K Pollard, and R Rossouw
Wicket-keeper – S Ahmed
All-Rounders – M Nawaz, S Shakeel (VC), S Malik, and S Rutherford
Bowlers – M Amir, H Ali, and A Hossein (Captain)