ISU VS QTG Match Prediction 18th Match, Pakistan Super League, 2024
Islamabad United
Quetta Gladiators
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ISU Vs QTG Match Prediction
ISU Vs QTG Key Stats
- The head to head record has been neck and neck between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators in PSL history. Both teams have nine matches each against each other so far.
- Islamabad United have won four out last six matches against the Gladiators.
- Azam Khan smashed 97 off just 42 balls last season against the Gladiators. With the ball, Abrar Ahmed returned with figures of 3/18 earlier this season.
- Quetta Gladiators won the previous encounter against Islamabad United by three wickets. They chased down 139 runs with three wickets and 10 balls in hand.
ISU Vs QTG Match Preview
The 18th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to be played on March 2 (Saturday) between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators. It is also the first time this season that the matches will be played at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium in Rawalpindi. This is the second match of the double-header day and will commence at 7:30 PM IST.
Quetta Gladiators have lost only out of five matches and are sitting at the second place in the points table currently. On the other hand, Islamabad have won two out of five matches thus far and are at the fourth position in the table. A win here can propel them above in the table.
Here today’s match prediction with analysis of both teams in action for this match:
Islamabad United Preview
Islamabad United are coming into this game after a fine win over Karachi Kings by seven wickets in their previous encounter.
However, they had lost three matches prior to that and the team will be aware of the fact that it is tough to maintain the winning momentum in such close tournaments. The players will have to step up again just like they did in the last game against the Kings.
Islamabad United - Who Will Be The Best Batter?
Colin Munro found his groove in the last outing finally and he is suddenly among the top run-getters for Islamabad this season.
The left-hander has so far mustered 186 runs in five innings at an average of 37.2 and a strike-rate of 141.09. Once again, Munro will be need to bat long and make it big if the United are to register their third win of the season.
Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches
Betting Tip - Best Batter For Islamabad United
Islamabad United - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?
Islamabad United have one of Pakistan’s best player in the line-up and he is Naseem Shah. He has so far sent down 20 overs which means he has bowled his quota in every match.
He has accounted for seven scalps so far at an average of 22.57 and a strike-rate of 17.1. Naseem bowling a terrific new ball spell could be the winning impact from Naseem in this encounter.
Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches
Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Islamabad United
Quetta Gladiators Preview
Quetta Gladiators returned to the winning ways beating the Islamabad United in their previous encounter. It took a special knock from Sherfane Rutherford as they got over the line in the last ball thriller. But they will have to be on their toes and will need the team effort to go past the finish line against the Islamabad United.
Quetta Gladiators - Who Will Be The Best Batter?
Jason Roy is a match-winner on his own terms. He bats in the first six overs and the Gladitors more often will win the match for sure.
Roy has been in terrific touch this season as well smashing 200 runs in five matches so far at an average of 40 and a strike-rate of 152.67. With two fifties to his name, Roy will be keen on continuing in the same vein to help his side win more games.
Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches
Betting Tip - Best Batter For Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?
Abrar Ahmed continues to keep the batters guessing with his variations. His mystery spin has earned him 10 wickets so far this season in five matches at an average of 15.3 and a strike-rate of 12.
His economy of 7.65 is also among the best for the Gladiators. His spell will be crucial for the Gladiators if they are to keep winning the matches.
Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches
Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Quetta Gladiators
ISU Vs QTG - Who Will Be The Player Of The Match?
The aforementioned today’s cricket betting tips will help you in predicting the player of the match award winner for this match. Both teams will be keen to register a win and the likes of Jason Roy or Munro could turn out to be the player of the match.
ISU Vs QTG - Who Will Win Today's Toss?
Our cricket toss prediction for the 18th match of PSL 2024 between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators is that the team winning the toss will bowl first. These are the first set of matches in Rawalpindi this season and chasing a score will be a wise decision.
ISU Vs QTG Venue, Pitch and Weather Report
Rawalpindi will be hosting only its second game of the season and certainly, pitch will be a featherbed for the batters. A lot of huge scores were posted and chased here last season and entertainment will be the fullest for the fans. The cricket odds will be in balance at the start of the match even as the weather is expected to be clear for the duration of the match.
ISU Vs QTG Match Winner Prediction
Quetta Gladiators are expected to win this match and add two crucial points to their kitty. The Islamabad United will definitely take the game down the wire but the Gladiators might just prevail in a high-scoring thriller.
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