QUE vs KAR Dream11 Prediction, PSL 2023: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings pitch report, injury update

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QUE vs KAR Dream11 prediction, Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Dream11 PSL 2023 Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators will be locking horns in a do or die match for both teams in the PSL on Monday (March 6) at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi.

Quetta are currently languishing at the bottom of the PSL table with just 2 points after 7 games, as they have managed only a single victory so far this season. The Gladiators are also on a five-match losing streak and need to get back to winning ways to keep themselves alive in the PSL.

Karachi are second from the bottom in the PSL table. The Kings have 4 points after eight games and they are also in deep trouble. A loss will still mathematically keep them in the PSL, but it will be an improbable one as 4th placed Multan Sultans still have four matches to play and are on 6 points. Karachi themselves have consecutive defeats in the PSL and will have to bounce back against Quetta to freshen their playoff hopes.

QUE vs KAR Team News, Injury Update and Key Players:

Quetta Gladiators Team News, Key Players:

Quetta's dismal run this season has mainly been due to their poor batting and bowling display. The Gladiators lost Jason Roy as he departed for England duty. And the replacements have so far only disappointed the team. Will Smeed, Yasir Khan all have struggled with the bat, while Martin Guptill is enduring a dismal run this season.

In the last match against Islamabad, the Gladiators failed to defend 179 runs. Quetta had Islamabad pinned at one stage as the latter were 11/6, but poor bowling from there meant Islamabad chased the score down with their lower-middle order.

Overseas players like Odean Smith, Martin Guptill have been below par for them and it has ravaged their chances this season. In the crucial match against Karachi, Pakistani players will be key for them.

Sarfaraz Khan, Naseem Shah will have to step up and take the onus to turn their fortunes. Sarfaraz has scored 175 runs so far this season, while Naseem Shah has picked up 12 wickets for them at a decent economy (7.1).

Karachi Kings Team News, Key Players:

Karachi's poor showing this season is also a combined effect of batting and bowling problems. Only twice they have kept their opponents under 150 with the ball, and despite some decent batting efforts, their bowlers have failed to defend that.

In the last match against Islamabad, the Kings failed to defend 201 runs and all of their bowlers were drubbed by Azam Khan and co. They have experimented with their spinners but Tabraiz Shamsi has struggled so far and may be replaced by Imran Tahir in the next match.

Imad Wasim is definitely going to be the force for Karachi. The Pakistan all-rounder has been having a stellar season as he is both the highest run scorer and the highest wicket-taker for them. Wasim, the leader of Karachi Kings has led them valiantly and will be pivotal against Quetta as well. Mohammed Amir, and Matthew Wade have also had a decent season and may play a big part for them.

Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings Squads - QUE vs KAR Squads:

Quetta Gladiators squad

Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy, Mohammad Hasnain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Umar Akmal, Will Smeed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah, Odean Smith, Mohammad Hafeez, Umaid Asif, Muhammad Zahid, Abdul Bangalzai, Aimal Khan, Martin Guptill, Omair Bin Yousuf, Qais Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Dwaine Pretorius (partial replacement for Odean Smith), Will Jacks (replacement for Jason Roy), Nuwan Thushara (replacement for Naveen ul Haq)

Karachi Kings squad:

Imad Wasim (C), Sharjeel Khan, Aamer Yamin, Akif Javed, James Fuller, Haider Ali, Imran Tahir, Irfan Khan, Mir Hamza, Mohammed Amir, Mohammad Umar, Muhammad Akhlaq, Qasim Akram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tayyab Tahir, Andrew Tye, James Vince, Matthew Wade

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Predicted Lineup, QUE vs KAR starting 11, PSL 2023:

Quetta Gladiators predicted playing XI vs Karachi Kings: Sarfaraz Ahmed (C), Naveen Ul Haq, Umar Akmal, Will Smeed, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Hafeez, Odean Smith, Will Jacks, Mohammad Nawaz, Qais Ahmed, Naseem Shah

Karachi Kings predicted playing XI vs Quetta Gladiators: Imad Wasim (C), Sharjeel Khan, James Vince, Tayyab Tahir, Shoaib Malik, Irfan Khan, Matthew Wade, Aamer Yamin, Mohammed Amir, Andrew Tye, Imran Tahir

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings pitch report QUE vs KAR

The Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi has been a batting paradise so far in the tournament. Islamabad chased down 180 in the last match and the pitch can be expected to be the same on Monday as well. The batters will be getting the full value of their shots but dew can become a factor.