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PSL 2021 Match 29: QUE vs KAR Dream11 Prediction Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | QUE vs KAR Dream11 Prediction Today | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Key Players | Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
The final day of an unpredictable PSL 2021 league stage offers a number of possibilities and scenarios. One of them relates closely to defending champions Karachi Kings, who crucially broke a three-match losing streak by beating Lahore Qalandars in a big test of nerves. That can certainly hold them in good stead in this clash, coming up against a team who would rather put this tournament behind them as quickly as possible.
That team is Quetta Gladiators, who were rolled for just 73 in their last outing to lose by 110 runs vs Multan. With just two wins to their name in PSL 2021, the Gladiators can only now play spoilsport for the Kings. Their horrendous net run rate of -1.913 paints the picture perfectly of a season that has been anything but, as their final game will surely precede an end-of-season review.
However, this result is not set in stone. Many times before we have seen teams with nothing to lose beat the team with all to play for, and the Kings will be out to make sure that’s not the case as victory for them will seal a playoffs spot over the Qalandars.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Karachi Kings:
- There is no doubt that Babar Azam needs to lead the Kings well with the bat. The classy right-hander has struck three 50+ scores in four matches in the UAE leg of PSL 2021 (85*, 81, 0 and 54) to sit number one in the PSL 2021 run-scoring chart (9 inns, 478 runs, avg. 79.66, SR 137.35.
- However, Kings will be hoping that Babar improves on his modest record vs Gladiators, which reads: 9 inns, 266 runs, avg. 29.56, SR 107.69.
- Martin Guptill played his most influential knock of PSL 2021, scoring 43 off 31 balls last game vs Qalandars. Kings will be hoping for more of the same today.
- Skipper Imad Wasim (30 off 19 balls and 1/31) had an excellent last game against Qalandars. He has just the six wickets in 10 matches vs Gladiators will be hoping he can build on these numbers.
- Noor Ahmad was player of the match last game vs Qalandars, courtesy of his fine spell of 2/19.
Quetta Gladiators:
- Jake Weatherald holds importance in a depleted Gladiators batting lineup. He has made two 40+ scores in four matches in PSL 2021 (43, 13, 48 and 19).
- Sarfaraz Ahmed has a decent record against Karachi (9 inns, 159 runs, avg. 39.75, SR 111.97). He has had a solid tournament, with 270 runs at an average of 38.57 and SR of 135 (sixth-most runs).
- Khurram Shahzad has been a positive in a disappointing season for Quetta. He has taken 3/14 and 2/26 in his last two matches.
- Mohammad Hasnain had a disappointing match last game (0/44), but still has the most wickets for Quetta in PSL 2021 (nine in nine matches). Also, Hasnain has a good record vs Karachi, with eight scalps in four games against them.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 11, Karachi Kings 4, Quetta Gladiators 7.
- Last five matches: KAR 3, QUE 2.
- Karachi Kings beat Quetta Gladiators easily in the first game of PSL 2021.
- Sharjeel Khan has made three starts in a row, without converting any to a 30+ score (25, 25, 13). Will today be his day?
- Mohammad Amir has taken just four wickets in eight games vs Quetta.
Possible Playing 11
Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam, 3. Martin Guptill, 4. Najibullah Zadran, 5. Chadwick Walton (wk), 6. Imad Wasim (c), 7. Danish Azaz, 8. Noor Ahmad, 9. Abbas Afridi, 10. Mohammad Amir, 11. Mohammad Ilyas
Quetta Gladiators: 1. Jake Weatherald, 2. Usman Khan 3. Cameron Delport, 4. Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), 5. Azam Khan, 6. Mohammad Nawaz, 7. Hassan Kham, 8. Usman Shinwari, 9. Khurram Shahzad, 10. Mohammad Hasnain, 11. Zahir Khan
Abu Dhabi Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch in Abu Dhabi has seen mixed performances from teams so far. The pitches have had a lack of bounce, but it has not been too disappointing for the batsmen or the bowlers. Both parties have found themselves in a position where the pitch has given them something to work with.
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Match Prediction
Karachi need to ensure they don’t let the pressure of this game get to them. They have the assets to win this game, but must hold their nerve.
