PSL 2024: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Preview, Playing 11, Venue, Squad and Other Details

The 2018 winners, Quetta Gladiators, led by Rilee Rossouw will take on Islamabad United in the 8th match of this season at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday (February 22).

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore has always been favourable for batters. The Gladiators are coming in with consecutive wins in this game, while United, led by Shadab Khan are also high in spirits after the thumping win against Lahore Qalandars in the season opener.

Match Details
PSL 2024 Match 8: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM PKT
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Capacity: 27000
Ends: Pavilion End, College End

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Preview

The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is all set to host a match between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, two highly motivated teams of the season. The Gladiators have won their last two games against Babar Azam side (Peshawar Zalmi) by 16 runs and Lahore Qalandars by five wickets.

On the other hand, Islamabad United defeated the defending champions (Lahore Qalandars) convincingly by eight wickets. Therefore, fans can expect a thriller between these two teams. The young and exciting talent, Khawaja Nafay scored an unbeaten 60 runs off 31 balls. The Caribbean bowling all-rounder, Akeal Hosein took 2/17 with an exceptional economy rate of 4.20. So, these players could play a major role for Quetta Gladiators.

Shadab Khan scored 74 runs off 41 balls remaining not out against Lahore Qalandars. The other highest run-scorer, Salman Agha scored an unbeaten 64 runs off 31 balls. And the left-arm pacer Tymal Mills took two wickets in their last game. These players could prove to be the players to watch out from Islamabad United.

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Playing 11

Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed

Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Shadab Khan (c), Agha Salman, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Ubaid Shah, Tymal Mills

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Squad

Quetta Gladiators: Rilee Rossouw (Platinum), Mohammad Wasim, Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga (all Diamond), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Brand Ambassador) Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain (all Gold), Mohammad Amir, Will Smeed (Silver) Saud Shakeel, Sajjad Ali, Usman Qadir, Adil Naz, Khawaja Nafay, Akeal Hosein, Sohail Khan, Omair Yousuf, Sherfane Rutherford, Bismillah Khan (partial replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga), Sufiyan Muqeem

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah (both Platinum), Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (both Diamond), Faheem Ashraf (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales, Colin Munro (all Gold), Rumman Raees (Silver), Tymal Mills, Matthew Forde, Salman Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Tom Curran (injured), Jordan Cox, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy