Match 22: Quetta Gladiators won the toss & elected to chase the target. Karachi Kings has the advantage of putting a big target and securing themselves a chance to get to the playoffs. However, Quetta Gladiators’ batting performance has not been effective this season. But the bowlers of Quetta Gladiators can control the target if they want to. Because it is also their final chance to lift themselves up in this tournament.
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Furthermore, the venue for match 22 of Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators is Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Additionally, there are lots of changes for Quetta Gladiators & Karachi Kings in this match. The pitch is perfect for the batters and spinners might face some difficulties. However, the boundary is also only 71 meters from all sides, making it easier for the batting.
Match 22: Quetta Gladiators Won the TOSS
PLAYING XIs
- Adam Rossington
- Tayyab Tahir
- Shoaib Malik
- Qasim Akram
- Matthew Wade
- Imad Wasim
- James Fuller
- Aamer Yamin
- Musa Khan
- Mohammad Amir
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Martin Guptill
- Omair Yousuf
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Najeebullah Zadran
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Umar Akmal
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Naseem Shah
- Naveen-Ul-Haq
- Aimal Khan
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan is not fit to play in this match. So, Musa Khan is playing instead of him. Irfan Khan Niazi is also not the part of playing XI for KK in match 22. Instead, Qasim Akram and James Fuller are on the team.
Match 22: Predictions
Given the batting record of the Karachi Kings Tayyab Tahir and Imad Wasim himself are very good. On another note, Matthew Wade, Shoaib Malik, and Adam Rossington can prove to be winning factors in this match. James Vince opened for Karachi Kings in the first five matches, but he left Pakistan to fulfill his national duties.
As Karachi Kings are going to bat first and Imad’s perspective is very positive on it. He said after the toss, “Today’s the game we have to win. We are still in the game.” He further added, “We just sat and said that we could win it. There can be who can take the pales off and lead the game while batting and finishing the game while bowling. Anything over 180 or 190 is a very good score in T20 cricket. Having said that we have to take wickets.”
“Batting first, we have to take the score above 180 or 190, anything good that may help us winning this match”
Conclusion:
In a strategic move, the Quetta Gladiators emerged victorious in the crucial toss, opting to chase. With their sights set on a successful pursuit, they are geared up to showcase their prowess on the field. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, as both teams prepare to give it their all.