Quetta take on defending champs Islamabad in PSL Qualifier-1 tonight
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Quetta Gladiators’ players celebrate after beating Karachi Kings in Lahore on April 25, 2025. — Facebook/ Pakistan Super League
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LAHORE: An unbeaten Quetta Gladiators team related to defending champions Islamabad United in the first qualifier of the Pakistan Super League 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday evening may not be more competing.
The winners of this high -voltage encounter will develop directly in the Grand Finals on Sunday, while the losing team will have another chance through another qualifier against the winners of the Eliminator on Thursday.
Quetta Gladiators have been the standout team of PSL 2025, which has retained an unprecedented record with seven victories from 10 matches. Their dominance in the group stage saw them safe on the points table with relatively ease.
On the contrary, Islamabad United’s qualifier route has been a roller coaster ride. After the tournament started, the defending champions tested mid -season lack, which lost four consecutive matches. However, when he crushed the Karachi Kings by 79 runs in his last round Robin fixture to book his place in the qualifier, he re -discovered his championship metal.
This season, the head -to -head record supports Quetta Gladiators greatly, who defeated Islamabad United in both their rounds Robin meetings. This psychological edge can be important in the high pressure knockout scenario.
Young sensation has been a revelation for the Nawaz Gladiators, which has collected 317 runs at a significant average of 63.40. Quetta has been the focus of Quetta’s success while maintaining a healthy strike rate.
Veteran South Africa’s rally Rosso has completely fulfilled Nawaz, who has scored an average of 39.00 runs on an average of 39.00. Captain Saud Shakeel, who has been appointed as opener after the resume of the league, will be expected to provide concrete initiatives along with the eunuch.
In the bowling department, league spinner Abrar Ahmed has been his strongest weapon, which has taken 15 wickets at an average of 18.20. Its mysterious changes have permanently harassed opposition batsmen throughout the tournament. Fahim Ashraf has also been impressive with a new ball, which has taken 14 wickets at the economy rate, which has strangled the opposition in the power play over.
For the defending champions, Sir Zada Farhan has been the batting luncheon, which scores 394 runs in 10 matches, with a strike rate of 154.50. Their notable consistency, which is highlighted by a century and two half centuries, makes it the backbone of the United Betting Unit.
England’s explosive opener Alex Hales re -discovered his devastating excellent match in the crucial match against the Karachi Kings, with 88 hammers in just 39 delivery, including eight great sixes. If he maintains this form, Quetta bowlers can live in a long evening.
Captain Shadab Khan’s all -round capabilities added a tremendous balance. On 19 balls against the Karachi Kings, his Quick Fire 42 showed his ability to bat, while in the same match his four -wicket hole clarified his price with the ball.
Salman Irshad, Ben Davoreshius, and the fastest three of the timel mills provide different types of bowling attacks in Islamabad, while Emad Wasim’s economic leftist spin can be important in the middle overs.
Throughout the tournament, the pitch of Gaddafi Stadium has been relatively balanced, with something offered to both batsmen and bowlers. In this venue, the average first innings score revolves around 160 in the PSL, which shows that the bowlers usually hold the upper hand.
The toss will be important at Gaddafi Stadium, with statistics supporting teams to bat second. It is expected that if they win the toss, they will chase both captains.
Possible teams: Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (C), Khawaja Nafa, Hassan Nawaz, Rally Rosso, Lori Evans, Sheriffan Roder Ford, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Fahim Ashraf, Uber Ahmed, Khoram Shahzad, US Main Tariq.
Islamabad United: Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Colin Monroe, Rasi Van Dare Dawson, Shadab Khan (C), Emad Wasim, Fahim Ashraf, Timal Mills, Ben Dorshois, Salman Arshad, Salman Shahd, Hunar Shah.
