Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi – League Stage – Preview & Prediction | PSL 2022
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THE FACTS
When is Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi on and what time does it start? Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi will take place on Friday 28th January, 2022 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi taking place? Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi will take place at National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan
Where can I get tickets for Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi
What channel is Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi on in the UK? Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
QUETTA GLADIATORS
- Quetta Gladiators were by far the lowest performing team in the 2021 PSL, winning just two matches across the entire competition and the pressure is on them to make a significant improvement in this campaign.
- All-rounder Shahid Afridi joined Quetta as part of a trade deal and his experience to add to that of bowler Sohail Tanvir and wicket-keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed will be important, as will the runs of Ben Duckett, whilst Somerset batter Will Smeed is expected to be given a chance to impress at the top of the order.
PESHAWAR ZALMI
- Last year’s beaten finalists, Peshawar Zalmi under the command of new head coach James Foster, will have one simple goal in this year’s PSL, win the tournament for the second time in their history.
- Positive Covid-19 tests for both captain Wahab Riaz and batter Haider Ali is expected to rule them out of this encounter, whilst veteran Kamran Akmal has also tested positive alongside Arshad Iqbal.
THE PREDICTION
Peshawar Zalmi will undoubtedly come into this match as favourites when taking into account the performances of both sides last year. However, they will likely be without a number of players due to Covid-19, with Wahab in particular a huge miss when considering his wicket taking prowess. It may also take time for new coach James Foster to implement his ideas, although this shouldn’t be a problem as the Peshawar players will be familiar with him with Foster having been assistant coach last season. Quetta Gladiators meanwhile contain a couple of players who are in good form across the T20 circuit such as Ben Duckett and Mohammad Hasnain and they will complement the experienced core of Quetta very well. With that in mind, backing Quetta Gladiators to pull off a surprise victory here is well worth considering.
