KAR vs QUE: Karachi Kings will be standing against Quetta Gladiators in the 4th match Pakistan Super League on January 29th at National Stadium, Karachi.
Karachi Kings got off to a sour start to their PSL campaign as they lost their first game against the Multan Sultans by 7 wickets. Batting first, they were restricted at 124 runs where Sharjeel Khan had played a 43-run knock whereas, on the bowling side, Nabi and Ilyas could manage to drop three wickets but were insufficient to defend their goal.
On the other hand, Quetta had a similar result yesterday losing by 5 wickets to Peshawar Zalmi. Both the openers, Ahsan Ali and Will Smeed gave a powerful start to their side scoring 73 and 97 runs respectively. In the latter half, Nawaz scooped three wickets but was fully backed by other bowlers which caused their first defeat.
Match Details
Match: Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, 4th Match
Date & Time: January 29th, 08:00 PM
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pitch Report
The surface of the National Stadium is a well-balanced track. Once set, batters can execute their strokes with ease. Spinners might be crucial on this surface, as the pitch may become slower as the game develops.
Weather Report
The temperature in Karachi is projected to be between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius. Clear skies are should greet both sides on matchday.
KAR vs QUE Probable Playing XI
Karachi Kings
Joe Clarke (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Aamer Yamin, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Taha
Quetta Gladiators
Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Will Smeed, Ahsan Ali, Ben Duckett, Mohammad Nawaz, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, James Faulkner, Ashir Qureshi
KAR vs QUE Dream11 Team
Joe Clarke, Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Will Smeed, Ahsan Ali, Mohammad Nabi, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah
Captain: Babar Azam | Vice-captain: Will Smeed
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