Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Details
Match: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 09 | PSL 2023
Date: Monday, 20 February 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Preview
- Peshawar Zalmi has won all five of their previous encounters with the Gladiators.
- The Quetta Gladiators’ batting lineup is poor.
- When compared to the Gladiators, the Peshawar Zalmi have a greater balance on their side.
After defeating the depleted Karachi Kings in their previous game, Quetta Gladiators will face Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023 Match 9 on February 20th at the National Stadium of Karachi.
Quetta Gladiators are presently fourth in the points standings after winning one of their two games this season. After demonstrating how well its marquee stars can lead them, this squad has an attacking top-order batting order and premium fast-bowling alternatives to win successive games.
Peshawar Zalmi won their first match against Karachi Kings with flair but was defeated by Multan Sultans in Match 5. But Babar Azam, Tom Kohler Cadmore, and experienced campaigner Wahab Riaz are all in the team, and Zalmi will be eager to get back on track in Match 9.
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
There is no risk of rain, as the temperature is forecast to range between 31 and 19 degrees. During the match, the humidity will be approximately 40%.
The ball comes readily to bat at this site, but because the game is in the twilight, dew will also play a role in the second half. In light of this, both captains will look to bowl after winning the toss.
The batsmen will find it simpler to settle in on this somewhat flat pitch. For this track, a total of 165-175 should be very competitive.
Quetta Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Will Smeed scored 99 runs versus Zalmi the previous season and might replace Jason Roy at the top of the batting order. Also, after missing Match 5, Nuwana Thushara may make his way back into the starting XI.
Recent form – W L W L L
Quetta Gladiators’ Probable XI
Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk) (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Martin Guptill, Will Smeed, Mohammad Hasnain, Nuwan Thushara, Umar Akmal, Abdul Bangalzai, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Peshawar Zalmi Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Given that the Babar Azam era has already begun in Peshawar, the captain would seek to bolster his bowling assault. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, for example, might be included in the starting Eleven.
Recent form – L W L T W
Peshawar Zalmi’s Probable XI
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Wahab Riaz, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Khurram Shahzad, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mujeeb Ur-Rahman, Rovman Powell, Salman Irshad, and Sufiyan Muqeem.
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Quetta Gladiators | 0 | 5 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 5 | 0 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi – Match 09, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Mohammad Haris
Batters
- Martin Guptill (vc)
- Babar Azam (c)
- Tom-Kohler Cadmore
All-Rounders
- Jimmy Neesham
- Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers
- Wahab Riaz
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Salman Irshad
- Naseem Shah
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction
Winning the toss
- Peshawar Zalmi
Top batsman
- Quetta Gladiators – Iftikhar Ahmed
- Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam
Top bowler
- Quetta Gladiators – Mohammad Hasnain
- Peshawar Zalmi – Wahab Riaz
Most sixes
- Quetta Gladiators – Iftikhar Ahmed
- Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam
Player of the Match
- Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam
Team Scores Batting First
- Quetta Gladiators – 160+
- Peshawar Zalmi – 180+
Peshawar Zalmi is the favorite to win this match.
Although the Gladiators are coming off a win, Zalmi appears to have a more controlled and seasoned batting unit. Additionally, the struggle between Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Hasnain could be the determining factor in Match 9. We believe the Zalmi will win their second game of the season against the Quetta Gladiators in Match 9.