Quetta Gladiators opted to set the tone early after winning the toss and choosing to bat against Islamabad United in the ninth fixture of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11.
The contest is being held at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. With conditions appearing favorable for batting, the Gladiators’ decision signals their intent to put scoreboard pressure on Islamabad United and dictate the pace of the game from the outset. Fans can expect a competitive clash as both sides look to strengthen their position in the tournament.
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United, 9th Match Squads:
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Alzarri Joseph, Rilee Rossouw, Ahmed Daniyal, Jahanzaib Sultan, Jahandad Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Khan Zeb, Bismillah Khan, Saqib Khan, Ahsaan Ali, Brett Hampton, Sam Harper, Bevon Jacobs, Ben McDermott and Tom Curran.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Mark Chapman, Nisar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Sajjad, Sameen Gul, Sameer Minhas, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Faiq, Mohsin Riaz, Chris Green and Mohammad Salman Mirza.
Head-to-head
Historically, United and Gladiators have faced each other 22 times, with Saud Shakeel-led Quetta leading with 12 wins, while Shadab Khan-led Islamabad have 10 victories.
- Matches played: 22
- Quetta Gladiators won: 12
- Islamabad United won: 10
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