Cricket Match Predictions: HBL PSL 8 2023 - Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators - 6th match - 18 February 2023

The 6th match of the HBL PSL 8 2023 will take place on the 18th of February between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium, Karachi.

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Top Tournament Stats -   HBL PSL 8 2023 

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Fixtures

 Karachi Kings Form Guide:

Karachi Kings are currently placed at the 5th position on points table.

The top run scorer for Karachi Kings is Imad Wasim with 80 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Karachi Kings is Musa Khan with 2 scalps under his belt.

Karachi Kings have lost their previous match against Peshawar Zalmi by 2 runs.

Peshawar Zalmi batted first and they posted a total of 199 for 5 in 20 overs. Babar Azam made 68 off 46 balls and gave his team a good start. Tom Kohler Cadmore was simply fantastic in his knock of 92 in 50 balls. He hit 7 fours and 6 huge sixes. On the back of these brilliant batting performances, Zalmi got to a total of 199 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Karachi Kings lost Sharjeel Khan early on. Karachi Kings at one point were 4 wickets down for 46 runs and looked in deep trouble. Shoaib Malik and Imad Wasim then combined together and struck 52 and 80 runs respectively to give hope for a successful chase. Eventually, Karachi Kings were left 2 runs short of the target.


Quetta Gladiators Form Guide:

Quetta Gladiators are currently placed at the 6th position on points table.

The top run scorer for Quetta Gladiators is Jason Roy with 27 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Quetta Gladiators in the tournament is Nuwan Thushara with 1 scalp under his belt.

Multan Sultans have beaten Quetta Gladiators comprehensively in their previous outing by 9 wickets.

Quetta Gladiators batted first and struggled right from the word go. They lost Martin Guptill, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Iftikhar Ahmed early on. Jason Roy played a gritty knock of 27 but he was dismissed at a wrong time. Ihsanullah was breathing fire with the ball as he picked up 5 wickets and helped Multan Sultans bowl Quetta Gladiators out for a paltry 110.

During the chase, Multan Sultans lost Shan Masood in the 2nd over of the innings. After his dismissal, Rilee Rossouw and Mohammad Rizwan took the responsibility of taking Sultans over the line. Rossouw made 78 not out, while Rizwan stayed unbeaten at 28 to take their team home in the 14th over with 9 wickets in hand.


 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).

Karachi Kings – Haider Ali, Imran Tahir (South Africa), Matthew Wade (Australia) (all Platinum), Imad Wasim, James Fuller (New Zealand), James Vince (both England) (all Diamond), Andrew Tye (Australia), Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik (all Gold), Aamer Yamin, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Akhlaq, Sharjeel Khan, Tayyab Tahir (all Silver), Irfan Khan Niazi, Qasim Akram (both Emerging). Mohammad Umar and Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) (Supplementary)


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Karachi Kings

Who will win?-   Karachi Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Haider Ali (Karachi Kings), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Imad Wasim (Karachi Kings), Mohammad Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators)

Most Sixes – Haider Ali (Karachi Kings), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators)

Player of the Match- Haider Ali (Karachi Kings)

Team Scores Batting first – Karachi Kings  180+, Quetta Gladiators 160+

Match Handicap: Karachi Kings


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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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