Cricket Free Tips | Pakistan Super League 2022, Match 18: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators

Match 18 of the PSL 2022 will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, played between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators. The match will be kicked off on 12th February (Saturday) at 20:30 (GMT+6).    

Islamabad United has been slightly inconsistent thus far in this league, as they have failed to win consecutive games. In their previous match, they defeated Karachi Kings by 42 runs to claim their third victory. Shadab Khan’s all-round performance has been excellent, and he has set an example for the rest of the team.    

On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators had lost by 43 runs to Islamabad United in their previous meeting and were looking for a chance for revenge. They, too, haven’t performed to their strengths thus far, although claiming that a win against Lahore Qalandars in their previous game will provide some respite. They are at fourth place in the rankings with four points after two victories and three losses.

Weather
Before clear skies take over in the evening, the weather condition in Lahore will be sunny with temperature staying around 20-16 degrees celsius.

Pitch
It’s one of Pakistan’s top sporting wickets, providing equal support for batsmen and bowlers. Spinners will gain some grip and play an important part in the middle phases of the match. A score of over 170 is considered good here. 

Probable Playing XIs

Islamabad United:
Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (WK), Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hasan Ali, Colin Munro, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf, and Mubashir Khan.

Quetta Gladiators:
Sarfaraz Ahmed (C) (WK), Jason Roy, Shahid Afridi, Ahsan Ali, James Vince, Luke Wood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ghulam Mudassar, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, and James Faulkner.

Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators – Match 18, Dream 11:
Shadab Khan (C), Mohammad Nawaz (VC), Colin Munro, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Alex Hales, Naseem Shah, Jason Roy, Waqas Maqsood, Ahsan Ali, and Iftikhar Ahmed.

Prediction

Match winner

• Islamabad United

Winning the toss

• Islamabad United

Top Batsman

• Islamabad United – Asif Ali
• Quetta Gladiators – Ahsan Ali

Top Bowler

• Islamabad United – Hasan Ali
• Quetta Gladiators – Naseem Shah

Most Sixes 

• Islamabad United – Shadab Khan
• Quetta Gladiators – Ahsan Ali

Player of the Match

• Islamabad United – Asif Ali

Team Scores Batting First 

• Islamabad United – 170+
• Quetta Gladiators – 160+  

So far in the PSL 2022, Islamabad United has not been able to register consecutive victories, but they may have a great chance to do so in this encounter. The Quetta Gladiators will be a tough opponent, but we believe Islamabad United will prevail.