Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Prediction: Gladiators are unbeaten so far

Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators are going head to head in the 8th Match of Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan on 22 Feb 2024. Gladiators are unbeaten in this small part of the season so far. Who will win this game of cricket?

Islamabad United form

Islamabad United will enter this match with a recent win against Lahore Qalandars and a loss to Multan Sultans. They have previously won the Pakistan Super League title twice and are aiming for a third title this year. Beating the Gladiators would further their goal.

Agha Salman and Shadab Khan have been standout performers for Islamabad this season, with Salman scoring 116 runs in two innings. He made an unbeaten 64 against Lahore and 52 against the Sultans. It will be interesting to see if he can continue his impressive form with a third consecutive half-century.

Naseem Shah and Tymal Mills have each taken three wickets for Islamabad in this PSL season. Shah is a promising local talent, while Mills, a recruit from England, is known for his effective slower deliveries. These two fast bowlers are among the top performers in the tournament.

Islamabad United Predicted Lineup

Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Ubaid Shah, Tymal Mills

Quetta Gladiators form

The Quetta Gladiators have maintained a perfect record so far in this season of the PSL, with victories over Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore. Having emerged as champions of the Pakistan Super League in 2019 and securing multiple play-off berths, they are aiming for another title this year. Saud Shakeel and Jason Roy are the standout batsmen to watch in the Gladiators XI, with Shakeel scoring 114 runs in two innings and Roy scoring 99 runs in two matches. Both players excel as opening batsmen, particularly during the powerplay overs. Quetta, like Islamabad, have two bowlers who have taken three wickets each in this season - Akeal Hosein and Abrar Ahmed. Hosein has been effective with the new ball, showcasing skills similar to his performances for the West Indies in T20I cricket.

Quetta Gladiators Predicted Lineup

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

Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Expert Tips & Prediction

The upcoming match will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, known for its high-scoring nature with first-innings totals of 187, 195, and 206 in this PSL season. A first-innings score exceeding 180 is considered competitive at this venue, where both teams are expected to have two specialist slow bowlers each, with the possibility of one of them opening the bowling. The weather forecast for match day in Lahore is expected to be hot and humid, with no rain predicted.

Quetta Gladiators are likely to maintain their unbeaten record this season by defeating Islamabad United in this match, as they have more momentum. Betting odds favour Quetta Gladiators as underdogs to beat the favourites Islamabad United in this match.