Get ready for the eighth match of PSL 2024. Quetta Gladiators are facing off against Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 22nd March 2024. Fans are excited to see what’s going to happen in this exciting game. Both teams will give their 100% on the ground to improve their standings in the tournament. Cricket fans are getting ready to bet on their favourite teams. Let’s look at some crucial factors like playing XI, the condition of the pitch, and any injuries to help you make your winning plan.
8th Match PSL 2024 – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Match Details
The Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United will play at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the 8th match of the Pakistan Super League 2023/24 season. The game will start at 7:00 PM local time. The first part goes from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, then a short break until 8:50 PM, and the second part ends at 10:20 PM. The umpires are Aleem Dar from Pakistan, Richard Illingworth from England, and Michael Gough from England as the TV umpire. Tariq Rasheed from Pakistan is the backup umpire, and Muhammad Javed, also from Pakistan, is the match referee.
QTG vs ISU Head 2 Head
In their 17 encounters in the PSL, the Gladiators and the United have clashed numerous times. The Gladiators won 8 times whereas the United won 9 times. Notably, in the last three seasons, the Gladiators secured victory only once against the United, highlighting a recent struggle. The dynamics of their rivalry continue to shape the intensity of each match.
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Latest Form
In the past five games, Islamabad United hasn’t been doing so well. They won one game but lost four. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators have been more steady. They won three out of their last five games and lost only two. Islamabad United has been having a hard time lately, only managing to win one game. But Quetta Gladiators have been strong with their three wins, making them tough competition for the following games.
ISU vs QTG Recent Matches Results
In their recent matches, the Gladiators and the United had different results. The Gladiators played against Lahore Qalandars and had a challenging game. Qalandars batted first, but the Gladiators’ bowlers, Akeal Hosein and Mohammad Hasnain, limited them to 187 runs. The Gladiators then chased the target successfully, with Khawaja Nafay scoring 60 not out. On the other hand, the United played against Multan Sultans and struggled, scoring only 144 runs despite Agha Salman’s 52 runs. Despite Naseem Shah’s good bowling, the Sultans won, showing how unpredictable cricket can be.
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators 8th PSL Match 2024 Pitch Conditions & Weather Forecast
This stadium is known for high-scoring matches, as seen from the big scores of 187, 195, and 206 in this season’s PSL games. So, getting over 180 in the first turn is seen as a good score here. Each team is expected to have two slow bowlers, and probably one will start the bowling. The good news is that there won’t be any rain in Lahore during the match, but it will be hot and sticky, making the game pretty intense.
ISU vs QTG PSL 8th Match 2024 – Expected Top Performers
Talking about batsman Azam Khan from Islamabad United is worth watching. He’s been playing consistently, scoring 226 runs in 9 matches, with an average of 37.67 and a fast scoring rate of 164.96. Shadab Khan, also from Islamabad United, has been strong, too, scoring 216 runs in 10 matches, averaging 30.86, with a scoring rate of 157.66. Jason Roy from Quetta Gladiators has been outstanding, making 317 runs in 7 games, with an average of 52.83 and a scoring rate of 163.4. Sarfaraz Ahmed, leading the Gladiators, has shown his skills too, scoring 166 runs in 8 matches, averaging 33.2, with a scoring rate of 113.69.
In bowling, Shadab Khan has been impressive for Islamabad United, taking 12 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 8.38 and a quick striking rate of 18.5. Faheem Ashraf, also from Islamabad United, has made an impact with six wickets in 10 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 10.13 and a striking rate of 32. Mohammad Hasnain from Quetta Gladiators has caught attention with eight wickets in 6 games, with an economy rate of 10.21 and a striking rate of 18. And finally, Abrar Ahmed, playing for Quetta Gladiators, has shown his talent with 5 wickets in 3 matches, having an economy rate of 7.5 and a striking rate of 14.4.
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators 8th PSL Match 2024 Match Prediction
The experts predict that Quetta Gladiators are likely to win the IU vs QG match with odds of 1.95. It’s expected that the team who wins the coin toss will choose to bowl first. Quetta Gladiators haven’t lost any games this PSL season. On the other hand, Islamabad United has won two Pakistan Super League titles.
