Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction

ISU vs QTG Match Prediction & Analysis

It has been an exciting start to the 2024 Pakistan Super League and this clash between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators looks like being another top match. Ahead of Wednesday's games, these two teams were two of the three unbeaten sides in the competition, but they may well have changed when Multan Sultans defend their 100% record against Lahore Qalandars in Match 7.

We are still a few matches away from having a real view on who are going to be the top sides in this year's tournament but the truth is that Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators both look like the real deal so far.

There is plenty to play for in this fixture!

TEAMS PREVIEW

Islamabad United Preview

After their surprise win over the 2022 and 2023 Champions Lahore Qalandars in Match 1, Islamabad United could not quite make it two victories from two when they went head to head with Multan Sultans. However, they were only beaten by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining and they will be able to bring plenty of positives into this game.

Jordan Cox impressed with the bat against the Sultans and Agha Salman has been unstoppable at number three. Their batting line-up is extremely impressive.

With the ball, we expect the main threats to come from Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah and Tymal Mills.

ISU Over/Under betting tips

Jordan Cox to score over 23.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)

In the previous match against the Multan Sultans, Jordan Cox smashed two sixes and two fours to power his way to a rapid 41 runs off just 28 deliveries. While he struggled to score consistently throughout the recently concluded ILT20, he looked solid in his last outing, middling most of the deliveries. We back Jordan Cox to find his form and score over 23.5 runs against the Quetta Gladiators.

Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:

Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Ubaid Shah, Tymal Mills

Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:

Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Hunain Shah, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Jordan Cox, Azam Khan, Rumman Raees, Naseem Shah

Quetta Gladiators Preview

Quetta Gladiators have posted scores of 206/5 when batting first and 188/5 when chasing so they certainly have nothing to fear with the bat in their hands! And they also have plenty of players ready to step up and deliver with the willow as Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay and Sherfane Rutherford have already produced vital contributions. Added to that they still have the experienced skipper Rilee Rossouw ready and waiting to make his first big score in the role!

With the ball, we think their bowling attack is the best in the tournament and they will be looking to show that again in this clash.

QTG Over/Under betting tips

Quetta Gladiators to score over 83.5 runs in the first 10 overs @ 1.86 (Parimatch)

Building on their recent form, the Quetta Gladiators have scored 100 and 94 runs in the first 10 overs of their last two matches. Their top three batters, Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, and Khawaja Nafay, have been sublime and are arguably the most destructive trio in the 2024 PSL edition. Given this consistent firepower, we expect the Gladiators to score over 83.5 runs in the first 10 overs against Islamabad United.

Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed

Quetta Gladiators Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rilee Rossouw, Khawaja Nafay, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir, Akeal Hosein, Abrar Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will not be the warmest game of the tournament with the temperature set to drop from 19 degrees to 15 across this match. Humidity is always an issue in Pakistan and this game will be no different, particularly in the second innings of the match.

ISU vs QTG Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium always produces runs with the bowlers having to work very hard for their wickets. Often the best bowlers have to sacrifice runs to dismiss batters and we expect a par score to be around the 200 mark in this game.

Total Over/Under betting tips

Total aggregate score over 341.5 @ 2.038 (1XBET)

The average total aggregate score in the four matches played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is 369.25 runs. In three out of the four matches played at this venue, the total aggregate scores have crossed the 350-run mark. Both the batting units of Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United are in good form and we predict the total aggregate score to be over 341. 5 runs

Toss: To Bowl

Although it is early in the tournament, we have seen two out of three skippers choose to bowl first at this venue. We expect the same in this game and suggest the toss will see a captain decide to bowl first on Thursday.