Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators are set to face each other in the sixth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight. The match will be played at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming encounter.
Team Lineups and Captains: Karachi Kings will be led by all-rounder Imad Wasim, while wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed will captain Quetta Gladiators.
Karachi Kings’ Form: Karachi Kings will be looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses in their opening matches against Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. The team had won only one out of their ten fixtures in the previous season, and they will be eager to turn things around this year.
Quetta Gladiators’ Form: Quetta Gladiators will also be aiming to make a comeback in the PSL after suffering a defeat in their opening match against Multan Sultans.
Team Standings: Currently, Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators are placed fifth and sixth, respectively, in the league table, with zero points.
Five Key Stats
- Head-to-head record: Quetta Gladiators have won nine out of the 14 matches played against Karachi Kings in the PSL.
- Best bowling figures: Naseem Shah has the best bowling figures in a match between the two franchises, having claimed a five-for during their clash in Karachi on January 22, 2021.
- Lowest total: Karachi Kings’ lowest total against Quetta Gladiators is 113 runs, which they managed to score during their clash on March 8, 2018, in Dubai.
- Most runs conceded: Aamer Yamin conceded the most runs (54 runs in four overs) during their match on March 10, 2019, while playing for Karachi Kings.
- Largest victory by runs: Quetta Gladiators secured their largest victory (by runs) during a match against Karachi Kings in the third edition of the PSL, winning by 67 runs.
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Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings – Preview and Key Stats
