Peshawar Zalmi have won 12 matches ourth out 21 against Quetta Gladiators
- Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi will lock horns in the second match of the PSL 9.
- Zalmi have an upper hand against Gladiators in head-to-head matches.
- Cricket pundits predict 200+ score from both sides.
After an outstading victory of Islamabad United over Lahore Qalandars in the opening match of the HBL PSL 9 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, fans are now eager to witness the second match of the tournament between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi at the same venue.
The cricket pundits anticipate 200+ score from both sides while keeping in mind that high-scoring clashes in the PSL.
Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, finished just two points behind the last year’s runner-up Multan Sultans. They are looking to lift the trophy once again since last time in 2017.
After a below-average performance by teh Gladiators last year, they will look the boost their performanc with power-packed squad. They won their first PSL title in 2020.
From a total of 21 encounters, Zalmi leads Gladiators in head-to-head as they have won twelve matches so far while the other side nine.
Pitch report
It is anticipated that the strip will provide batters a dependable stage on which to demonstrate their abilities with a polished surface that bounces consistently and at a respectable pace. Both sides will try to score more than 200 runs in order to increase their chances of winning, regardless of the outcome of the toss. Temperatures are expected to stay above 23 degrees Celsius throughout the match, with warm and sunny conditions dominating the sky. The athletes on the field could feel a little more comfortable if there was a light breeze.
Probable Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Mohammad Haris, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Haseebullah Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Aamer Jamal, Salman Irshad, Waqar Salamkheil.
Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Amir.
Prediction
Peshawar Zalmi to win since they have a strong team compared to Quetta Gladiators.
