Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators 21st match - March 5th

The 21st match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 5th of March between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

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Islamabad United Form Guide:

Islamabad United are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table.

The top run scorer for Islamabad United is Azam Khan with 198 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Islamabad United is Hasan Ali with 8 scalps under his belt.

Islamabad United have chased the tallest target of this year's PSL and defeated Karachi Kings by 6 wickets.

Karachi Kings batted first and they lost 3 wickets within the powerplay overs. Imad Wasim played a phenomenal knock of 92 not out in 54 balls to take Karachi Kings to a formidable total of 201 for 5 in 20 overs.

During the chase, Alex Hales provided Islamabad United a thundrous start. He smashed 34 off 16 balls and was dismissed by Aamer Yamin. Just when Islamabad United looked in trouble, Azam Khan came to the crease and tonked the Karachi bowlers to all parts of the ground. He made 72 not out in 41 balls to take Islamabad United home in the 20th over with 6 wickets in hand.

Quetta Gladiators Form Guide:

Quetta Gladiators are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table.

The top run scorer for Quetta Gladiators is Martin Guptill with 166 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Quetta Gladiators in the tournament is Mohammad Hasnain with 8 scalps under his belt.

Quetta Gladiators have lost a thriller of a match against Lahore Qalandars in their last outing.

Lahore Qalandars batted first and got off to a terrible start. At one point, they were down and out at 50 for 7 in the 10th over. This is when Sikandar Raza showed his class and smashed 71 not out in 34 balls to help Lahore Qalandars reach a competitive total of 148 in their innings.

During the chase, Quetta Gladiators started off very well, with the openers putting on a stand of 53 runs for the first wicket. Once the first wicket fell, it started a collapse and Quetta Gladiators went from 53 for 0 to 80 for 5 in no time. The lower order batters couldn't absorb the pressure and Quetta Gladiators were reduced to 131 for 7 in 20 overs, losing the match by 17 runs.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Quetta Gladiators – Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) (all Platinum), Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy (England), Odean Smith (West Indies) (all Diamond), Ahsan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Sarfaraz Ahmed (all Gold), Mohammad Zahid, Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Umar Akmal, Umaid Asif, Will Smeed (England) (all Silver), Aimal Khan, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (both Emerging). Martin Guptill (New Zealand) and Omair Bin Yousuf (Supplementary).

Islamabad United - Alex Hales (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Shadab Khan (all Platinum), Asif Ali, Fazal Haq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Wasim Jr (all Diamond), Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali (all Gold), Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro (New Zealand), Paul Stirling (Ireland), Rumman Raees, Sohaib Maqsood (all Silver), Hassan Nawaz, Zeeshan Zamir (both Emerging). Moeen Ali (England) and Mubasir Khan (Supplementary)


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Quetta Gladiators

Who will win? -   Islamabad United

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Alex Hales (Islamabad United), Martin Guptill (Quetta Gladiators)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), Mohammad Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators)

Most Sixes – Alex Hales (Islamabad United), Martin Guptill (Quetta Gladiators)

Player of the Match - Alex Hales (Islamabad United)

Team Scores Batting first – Islamabad United 170+, Quetta Gladiators 160+

Match Handicap: Islamabad United

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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