Sailkot Region Blues vs FATA Region, QEAZM Gold, 2026, Today Match Prediction

SLKB vs FATA Match Prediction & Analysis

Sialkot Region Blues and Federally Administered Tribal Areas cricket team will lock horns in the 10th match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold 2026 on Sunday, 15th November. The venue for this match is Abbottabad Cricket Stadium and the scheduled start time is 10:30 IST. 

Sialkot Region Blues and FATA Region have made contrasting starts to their Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold 2026/27 campaigns. Sialkot have registered a draw and a victory from their first two matches, while FATA have started their campaign with back-to-back wins. Both teams would eye a momentum win in the third assignment. 

Standings: Sialkot Region Blues are standing at fourth spot with 36 points and Federally Administered Tribal Areas are placed second with 24 points. 

H2H history: Federally Administered Tribal Areas are making their debut in the tournament so there is noH2H record for this contest. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sailkot Region Blues Preview

Sialkot Region Blues head into the contest on the back of a five-wicket victory against Faisalabad Region in Rawalpindi. They restricted Faisalabad to 222 in the first innings, with Athar Mehmood claiming three wickets. In response, Sialkot posted 316, establishing a useful first-innings lead of 94 runs. Abdullah Shafique led the batting effort with an excellent 112, while Abdul Rehman contributed 53. Faisalabad managed 280 in their second innings, setting Sialkot a target of 187. Mohammad Huraira stepped up once again, scoring 105 to guide his side to a five-wicket victory. 

Sialkot started their campaign with a drawn encounter against Karachi Region Blues in Islamabad. Batting first, Sialkot were dismissed for 241 runs, with Mohammad Huraira leading the way with an impressive 117. In reply, Karachi posted 280 runs, taking a 39-run first-innings lead. Sialkot showed greater application in their second innings, putting up 388/5 before declaring. Karachi finished on 227/4 in their second innings as the match ended in a draw.

Mohammad Huraira has been the standout batter, scoring 270 runs in three innings across the first two matches, including two centuries. Mohsin Riaz has also made an important contribution with 143 runs, including a century, while Abdullah Shafique's 112 against Faisalabad highlighted his batting quality. With the ball, Athar Mehmood has been particularly impressive, claiming 11 wickets in two matches. Hasan Ali and Hamza Nazar are other important bowling options. 

Sailkot Region Blues Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Huraira, Hamza Sheraz, Abdullah Shafique, Abdul Rehman, Mohsin Riaz, Hamza Nazar, Ahmed Hasan, Amad Butt, Afzaal Manzoor (WK), Hasan Ali, Athar Mehmood.

FATA Region Preview

FATA Region made an impressive start to their campaign, defeating Lahore Region Whites by 241 runs in their opening encounter in Islamabad. Batting first, FATA posted a competitive 362, with Fawad Arshad producing an excellent 115 and Rehan Afridi scoring 69. Lahore Whites managed 170 in their first innings, giving FATA a substantial advantage. FATA then set a target of 412 runs. Their bowling unit delivered an outstanding performance, dismissing Lahore for 170 in the final innings. Shahid Aziz and Afaq Afridi claimed four wickets each to complete a convincing victory.

FATA faced a tougher challenge against Peshawar Region Blues in their second match. Peshawar posted 220 in their first innings, with Sajid Khan scoring 82 and Najab Khan contributing 65. Afaq Afridi claimed five wickets for 66 runs. FATA responded with 230, taking a narrow 10-run first-innings lead. Peshawar then declared their second innings at 342/7, setting FATA a challenging target of 333. FATA showed determination in their second innings, finishing on 222/5. Mohammad Sarwar Afridi narrowly missed a century with an unbeaten 97, while Fawad Arshad contributed 60. 

Mohammad Farooq has led the batting charts with 201 runs, while Salman Khan Jnr has scored 162 runs, including two half-centuries. Fawad Arshad and Rehan Afridi have also provided valuable contributions. Among the bowlers, Afaq Afridi has been outstanding with 12 wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sameen Gul provide further strength to the pace attack. 

FATA Region Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Farooq, Mohammad Usman Khan, Salman Khan Jnr, Mohammad Sarwar, Mohammad Wasim Khan, Fawad Arshad, Rehan Afridi (WK), Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Shahid Aziz, Sirajuddin, Afaq Afridi.

Weather Conditions

The weather at Abbottabad on Sunday is likely to be mostly cloudy with a high of 19°C and a low of 5°C, along with a 15% chance of rain and north winds at 5 kph.

SLKB vs FATA Pitch Report

The surface at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in first-class cricket. Recent records at the venue indicate an average first-innings score of around 303 runs. The ground has also witnessed some high-scoring encounters, including Sialkot Region's 614/9 in 2025, although teams have occasionally struggled against disciplined bowling attacks.

Spinners could also play an important role as the match progresses, particularly during the middle and later stages of the game. A first-innings total of around 300–330 runs could provide a competitive platform in this four-day contest. Both teams will need to adapt quickly to the conditions, with patience in batting and disciplined bowling likely to play a decisive role.

Score prediction: 

If Sialkot Region Blues bat first - 320-340 runs 

If FATA Region bat first - 270-280 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

At Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, teams batting first have enjoyed a slight advantage in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first-class matches. Across 30 first-class matches since 2022, sides batting first have won eight times, while chasing teams have secured 10 victories, with 12 matches ending in draws or ties. 

Both teams will need to assess the conditions before making their toss decision. The captain winning the toss may prefer to bat first, aiming to make the most of the conditions and build a strong total over the opening days. However, with chasing teams having recorded slightly more wins at the venue, bowling first could also be a sensible option. 

Toss Prediction: FATA Region to win the coin toss.