PSL Eliminator 1: Islamabad United To Face Quetta Gladiators

Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators are set to clash in the Eliminator 1 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Both teams, barely making it through the league stage, face a crucial challenge to keep their hopes alive in PSL 2024 by securing victory in this knockout encounter. The winner will advance to face Peshawar Zalmi the following day.

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United concluded their league stage campaign with an impressive win over table-toppers Multan Sultans. In a thrilling match, they successfully chased down a daunting target of 229 runs in Rawalpindi. Despite their bowlers conceding many runs, Islamabad received significant contributions from their opener Colin Munro (84) and captain Shadab Khan (54), setting the stage for a successful chase before lower-order batsmen Faheem Ashraf (23) and Imad Wasim (30*) sealed the victory.

On the other hand, the Gladiators struggled against the Sultans, suffering a significant 79-run defeat. Neither their bowling nor batting, led by Rilee Rossouw, could withstand the onslaught from the opposition.

The pitch at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi has favored the bowlers so far and is expected to maintain its nature in Eliminator 1.

Regarding the playing XIs:
– For Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills.
– For Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw (c), Khawaja Nafay, Laurie Evans (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Omair Yousuf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed.