QUE vs PES T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, PSL 2023
After winning their previous game against the depleted Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators will be locking horns against Peshawar Zalmi in Match 9 of PSL 2023 at the National Stadium of Karachi on February 20th. Ahead of this star-studded showdown, let us take a detailed look at the predicted playing XI, pitch report, team news, and much more.
Quetta Gladiators are currently placed fourth in the points table after winning 1 of their contested 2 games in this edition. Having displayed how well they can be led by their marquee stars, this team has an attacking top-order batting order and premium fast-bowling options to register consecutive games.
Peshawar Zalmi won their first against Karachi Kings in some style but couldn’t get the better of Multan Sultans in Match 5. Yet with the likes of Babar Azam, Tom Kohler Cadmore, and experienced campaigner - Wahab Riaz all present in the team, Zalmi will be looking to bounce back to winning ways in Match 9.
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi T20 Live Streaming
The match will be shown live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and A Sports
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QUE vs PES Match Toss Prediction
The ball comes naturally at the bat at this venue but since this game is in the evening dew will also play its part in the latter half. Citing which, both the captains will be looking to bowl after winning the toss.
QUE vs PES, National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report
This is a pretty flat surface which makes it easier for the batsmen to settle in. A total of 165-175 should be a pretty competitive total for this track.
Karachi Weather Report
There are no chances of rain interrupting the play as the temp is expected to be around 31 to 19 degrees. Humidity will peak around 40% during the match hours.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi, Pakistan Super League 2023
Quetta Gladiators Team News & Playing 11
QUE Team News
Will Smeed smashed an incredible knock of 99 runs against Zalmi last season, so he could find himself in the starting XI at the expense of Jason Roy at the top of the batting order. Moreover, Nuwana Thushara, too, could be making his way back into the starting XI after being sidelined for Match 5.
QUE Key Players
- Martin Guptill- Coming off a fresh century in this previous game for the Gladiators, this attacking batsman single-handedly led his team to register a score past 160.
- Naseem Shah- This Pakistan International pacer has the potential to take wickets early on in the innings for his side to give them the upper hand, under the lights.
- Iftikhar Ahmed- This versatile all-rounder scored crucial 32 runs of 27 balls in Match 6, and will be looking to provide a positive end to the Gladiators’ batting innings against the rampant Peshawar Zalmi in Match 9 as well.
QUE Team Form
The Gladiators aren’t at their best form to this point but they head into Match 9 with a positive morale as they beat Karachi Kings by 6 wickets to register their first win of the 2023 edition.
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Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Will Smeed, Umar Akmal, Sarfaraz Ahmed (Wk) (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Abdul Bangalzai, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Nuwan Thushara
Peshawar Zalmi Team News & Playing 11
PES Team News
Given that the Babar Azam era has already started in Peshawar, the skipper would want to strengthen his bowling attack. For which, the likes of Mujeeb-ur-Rahman can be brought into the starting XI.
PES Key Players
- Babar Azam- Being arguably one of the greatest batsmen of modern-day cricket, the Pakistani skipper has been the leading run scorer for this franchise in the 2023 edition.
- Tom Kohler Cadmore- He showed his true attacking intent in a 90-run inning in the inaugural game for Zalmi. With the game being played at the National Stadium of Karachi, Tom will be expected to once again to deliver with the bat, at the top of the order.
- Wahab Riaz- This pacer is the most experienced bowler at Zalmi’s disposal. His raw pace with the new ball can be the x-factor for this team in deciding the outcome in Match 9.
PES Team Form
Peshawar Zalmi got off to a great start in the PSL 2023 edition by beating Karachi Kings. However, they enter this game on the back of a loss at the hands of Multan Sultans.
Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing 11
Mohammad Haris (Wk), Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rovman Powell, Wahab Riaz, Khurram Shahzad, Salman Irshad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mujeeb Ur-Rahman
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Head to Head
Peshawar Zalmi have had the most dominant over the Quetta Gladiators amongst any other team in PSl as they have won all of their last 5 games against this opposition.
QUE vs PES Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
QUE Won |
PES Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
19 |
8 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Betting Odds
Given the dominance Zalmi has had over the Gladiators in the past couple of years, the bookmakers have ruled them as the clear-cut favorites to emerge victorious in this game as well. The win probability rate is in Peshawar Zalmi’s favor by a 58-42 margin.
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Who will win Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi T20 Match?
There are high chances of this game being decided by the performance of the batting lineup of both teams. That being said, Zalmi seems to have a better unit available at their disposal at least on paper for Match 9 of PSL 2023.
Feb 20, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
National Stadium - Karachi, Pakistan
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