Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators Prediction: Kings need to fix their batting order

Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators are going head to head in the 16th Match of Pakistan Super League at National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, Pakistan on 29 Feb, 2024. Kings need to fix their opening batting order. Who will win this game of cricket?

Karachi Kings form

A significantly revamped Kings team suffered a defeat at their home ground. Due to an illness, James Vince was unavailable for the game, resulting in Captain Shan Masood and Tim Seifert opening the innings. Both players struggled to get going, hampering Karachi's momentum early on. Leus du Plooy played a composed innings, scoring 24 runs before getting out. Shoaib Malik's partnership with Kieron Pollard was short-lived, as he was dismissed for 6 runs. Pollard, on the other hand, showcased his T20 prowess with a score of 48. Irfan Khan provided valuable support lower down the order. Despite their efforts, Karachi's total of less than 170 was not challenging enough due to their bowling attack. The spinners Mohammad Nawaz and Shoaib Malik bowled economically, while Tabraiz Shamsi struggled, conceding 34 runs in three overs. Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza also struggled with their bowling, allowing the opposition batsmen to capitalize on their lack of discipline.

Karachi Kings Predicted Lineup

Shan Masood (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Leus du Plooy, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Aamir Khan.

Quetta Gladiators form

The Quetta Gladiators suffered their first defeat of the season against the table-toppers Multan Sultans, ending their three-match winning streak. Although they came close to victory, they couldn't seal the deal. Their strong batting lineup, led by Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, and Khawaja Nafay, has been a key advantage with all three batsmen scoring over 100 runs in just four matches. Rilee Rossouw and Shane Rutherford have also made important contributions with the bat.

In terms of bowling, spinners Abrar Ahmed and Akeal Hosein have impressed, taking a total of 13 wickets with good economy rates. However, the fast bowlers Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Hasnain will need to step up and provide more breakthroughs for the team.

The Gladiators will aim to improve their form against the Kings, who have struggled in their recent encounters. The team will look to capitalize on the skills and abilities of their pacers to secure victory in the upcoming match.

Quetta Gladiators Predicted Lineup

Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed.

Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators Expert Tips & Prediction

The Quetta Gladiators have shown impressive performance with both the bat and ball this season, showcasing strong teamwork and securing victories in three out of four matches. They are now set to face a struggling Karachi team and aim to further solidify their position at the top of the standings. On the other hand, Karachi Kings need to improve their game to have a chance at success in the tournament. Therefore, we predict that Quetta Gladiators will emerge victorious in this upcoming match.