The PSL is on fire, and all eyes are on the electrifying clash between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators! There will be fireworks on display—not only from the batters, but from the bowlers who have quietly yet substantially changed the game this season. While spectators believe to have an eye for the six hitters, the real game-changers often toil behind the curtains, as sometimes a yorker and unplayable googly can swing a game. Before placing bets or locking your Dream11 Team, let’s discuss 3 bowlers who can change the viewpoint in this much-anticipated match.
1. Usman Tariq – QG
If you’ve been sleeping on Usman Tariq, it’s time to wake up. The Quetta pacer may not have the biggest name in the league, but has produced quite the résumé this season. 15 wickets in 8 matches, an economy of 7.36, and a strike rate of 23.6, Tariq has been somewhat of a silent assassin.
What makes Usman such a threat is his discipline and the capacity to stifle runs during the middle overs. While he isn’t necessarily the fastest bowler or one to scream into the camera with a lightning-fast bouncer, he possesses a quiet efficiency. He could be gold against power hitters in the likes of Islamabad if he can find that balance of calm control. So, don’t be surprised if he gets a couple of big names.
2. Shadab Khan – IU
Shadab Khan is back doing what he does best, taking wickets at important times in the game. After taking 13 wickets in 7 games, he is not only in first position in wickets for Islamabad United, he has now taken the lead in the bowling tables. With a strike rate of 11.69, he’s proving to be a serious threat to any batting lineup.
But Shadab’s value is not just in the numbers. He brings strategic depth—he recognizes when to hunt for wickets and when to stay. When to fly and when to vary. And quite frankly, he thrives on a real contest. With Quetta looking vulnerable in their middle-order, there is no doubt, Shadab will be circling like a hawk.
3. Abrar Ahmed – QG
All teams need a wild card, and Quetta’s wild card is Abrar Ahmed. The mystery spinner has taken 15 wickets in his 10 matches at a strike rate of 14.6, only conceding 7.5 runs an over. These aren’t just good numbers, they are match-winning.
When Abrar is at his best, he brings unpredictability to the game. He subtly changes his release points, he delivers unconventional variations, and above all, he takes the big wickets in the top order when the other team isn’t expecting it – just ask some of the players who didn’t think he could hurt them. Abrar has a skill set and bravery that make it hard to account for him as you get deeper into your innings. In a contest against IU, who bring a lot of pace to the ball, Abrar’s spin web could be an influential part of slowing them down.
In a gladiatorial contest like the one between Gladiators and United, it is easy to get caught in the excitement of all the batters smashing the ball for six and going viral. But it is the bowler who has delivered time and time again in the clutch that must emerge regularly. Collectively, Usman’s consistency, Shadab’s captaincy, and, of course, Abrar’s mystery can be successful determinants of the results.
So here is a question for you. Which bowler do you expect to perform in the clutch pressure moments and swing the pendulum? Let us know your thoughts in the comments to start a discussion!
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