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ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 18 | ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
Identical totals of 182 have been enough for the teams batting first in the Lahore leg of PSL 2022, so will it be more of the same or something different today?
Both Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators possess players who can change the narrative. While United lose Paul Stirling to national duty, Alex Hales, Colin Munro and the in-form Shadab Khan still represents a mighty top order. On the other side, Jason Roy announced himself to PSL 7 with a blistering 57-ball 116 in the final match of the Karachi leg – an innings that could fetch him plenty in this weekend’s IPL Auction.
Expect fireworks in a clash between two sides who possess batting firepower. With Lahore defeating top-of-the-table Multan yesterday, the onus is on Islamabad to win today to go back into that all-important second spot. For Quetta, the incentive is there to solidify their place in the top four with Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings struggling for form this season.
Possible Playing 11
Paul Stirling is no longer available for Islamabad after joining up with Ireland for their quadrangular T20I series in Oman. Colin Munro could open, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz a chance to come in at three.
Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Colin Munro, 3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Mubasir Khan, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Waqas Maqsood
In a huge blow for Quetta, Mohammad Nawaz has been ruled out of the PSL with a foot injury.
Quetta Gladiators: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Ahsan Ali, 3. James Vince, 4. Sarfraz Ahmed (c & wk), 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Ali Imran, 7. Shahid Afridi, 8. James Faulkner, 9. Luke Wood, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Ghulam Mudassar/Sohail Tanvir
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Islamabad United:
- Shadab Khan is having a tournament to remember. The United skipper has taken 13 wickets in his last three matches, including 5/28 against Quetta. Also, he has scored 91, 9, 52 and 34 in his last four matches.
- Colin Munro has smashed 90* (36) and 72* (39) in his last two knocks vs Quetta. Overall, he has scored 193 runs against them at an average of 96.50 and incredible strike rate of 201.04.
- Alex Hales’ 9-ball 22 against Quetta earlier this season is indicative of his PSL 2022 campaign. He has often looked good, but has been unable to get the big scores after his 82* against Zalmi. Overall, Hales averages 20.33 in three matches vs Quetta with scores of 23, 22 and 16.
- Azam Khan smashed 65 off 35 balls vs Quetta earlier this season.
- Waqas Maqsood is Islamabad’s second-highest wicket-taker this season (six in three matches), which includes 1/34 vs Quetta. He will be key in the death overs.
- Hasan Ali has been expensive this season, but today could be a good day for him as he has taken six scalps in three matches vs Quetta since the beginning of 2021.
Quetta Gladiators:
- Jason Roy scored a brilliant 116 off 57 balls in his last match. What does he have in store for us today?
- Ahsan Ali has scored the most runs for Quetta so far in PSL 2022, with an excellent 211 runs in five games at an average of 52.75 and strike rate of 147.55. This includes a 27-ball 50 vs Islamabad.
- James Vince scored a duck vs Islamabad earlier this season, but returned to form with a classy 49* off 38 balls against Lahore. Key player.
- Sohail Tanvir has taken six wickets in three matches for Quetta vs Islamabad, and if picked, will be looking to bounce back after conceding 0/42 against them earlier in PSL 2022. Also, he will be looking to improve on his tally of 16 wickets in 18 outings at Lahore (avg. 35, econ. 8.81).
- James Faulkner took one wicket in each match in PSL 2022 before his wicketless outing last match vs Lahore. Also, he scored 30* off 14 balls vs Islamabad earlier this season.
- Quetta needs more from Naseem Shah. Outside of his five-wicket haul earlier this season, Naseem has taken just one wicket in his other four matches. Against Islamabad, he has taken two wickets in four matches at an average of 58.00 and economy rate of 9.67.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 14, Islamabad 7, Quetta 7.
- Islamabad (229/4) smashed Quetta (186) in their earlier clash in PSL 2022.
- The team batting first has won 10 of the last 11 matches in this year’s PSL.
- Faheem Ashraf has the most wickets in ISL-QUE matches (13 in eight matches, avg. 14.77).
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report and Weather
Multan and Lahore each scored 182 batting first in the Lahore leg of PSL 2022. It was easily enough on both occasions. A score in that region today will be a challenging chase, with teams batting first dominating in recent times.
In the National T20 Cup in October 2021, Lahore hosted 15 matches. The average first innings score was 155.53. The chasing team won 12 of the 15 matches. A clear and mild evening is forecast.
Dream11 Prediction
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.
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Fan2Play Prediction
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Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan
- Batsmen: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Ahsan Ali
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Waqas Maqsood
Match Prediction
Islamabad have won their past three matches against Quetta. They have greater depth, so if they can limit Quetta’s top order, they will win.
