[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In Karachi, the ninth installment of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9) is underway, featuring thrilling matches. On Thursday, the National Bank Stadium will host a face-off between former champions, Quetta Gladiators, and Islamabad Karachi Kings.
In the recent clash, Shadab Khan’s Islamabad United secured their second victory in the prestigious tournament by convincingly defeating Karachi Kings by seven wickets. The notable contribution from New Zealand’s Colin Munro played a crucial role in successfully chasing a target of 166, enabling Islamabad United to surpass Karachi Kings in the initial game of the Karachi leg.
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Despite the win, Islamabad United currently holds the fourth position on the points table, while Karachi Kings has slipped down to the fifth position after this encounter in the fifth game of the season.
Quetta Gladiators enter Thursday’s fixture following their first defeat of the season. Their performance against the Sultans was explosive, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against Karachi Kings.
The squads for the Karachi Kings vs. Quetta Gladiators clash are as follows:
Karachi Kings:
– Shan Masood (c)
– Muhammad Akhlaq (wk)
– James Vince
– Shoaib Malik
– Kieron Pollard
– Mohammad Nawaz
– Irfan Khan
– Daniel Sams
– Hasan Ali
– Tabraiz Shamsi
– Mir Hamza
Quetta Gladiators:
– Jason Roy
– Saud Shakeel
– Khawaja Nafay
– Rilee Rossouw (c)
– Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)
– Sherfane Rutherford
– Akeal Hosein
– Mohammad Wasim Jr
– Usman Tariq
– Mohammad Amir
– Abrar Ahmed
As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts can expect more intense and competitive matches, contributing to the excitement of PSL 9.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
