KKI vs QGL Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – PSL 2021, Match 1

Match Details:

The 1st match of the Pakistan Super League 2021 will be played between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators on February 20th at National Stadium in Karachi.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv.

Preview:

The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to kick off on Saturday with the game between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators. Kings enter this season as the defending champions and they will be looking to put their best foot forward yet again. The Gladiators are one of the most successful franchises in the history of PSL but recently, their performances have dipped and the skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed will be wary of that.

KKI vs QGL Weather Report for Match 1:

The weather will be perfect for Match 1 of PSL to go ahead. With no chances of rain, the temperature will be around 27 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The statistics prove that the National Stadium’s pitch is a balanced one. Chasing will definitely be the preferred option for the team winning the toss.

Average first innings score:

156 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 1

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Injury and Availability News:

Dale Steyn is not available for this match

KKI vs QGL Today’s Probable Playing XIs

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Chadwick Walton (WK), Babar Azam, Colin Ingram, Zeeshan Malik, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim (C), Daniel Christian, Mohammad Amir, Aamer Yamin, Waqas Maqsood

Bench

Joe Clarke, Danish Aziz, Qais Akram, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammed Ilyas, Aamer Yamin, Abbas Afridi

Quetta Gladiators

Chris Gayle, Tom Banton, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed (WK & C), Azam Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Usman Shinwari, Anwar Ali

Bench

Saim Ayub, Abdul Nasir, Usman Shinwari, Qais Ahmed, Arish Ali Khan, Hassan Khan, Dale Steyn, Zahid Mehmood

KKI vs QGL Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Babar Azam scored 473 runs in the last PSL season and once again, he will be the top pick. Chris Gayle has amassed over 13500 runs in T20 cricket and many will pick him in the Fantasy teams. Daniel Christian had a brilliant BBL season and is in form with both bat and ball. Mohammad Amir picked up 10 wickets in the last season and having retired from international cricket, he will be concentrating more on T20 leagues.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Babar Azam, Chris Gayle

Vice-Captain Options – Cameron Delport, Dan Christian

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KKR vs QGL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Chadwick Walton

Batters – Babar Azam (C), Chris Gayle, Tom Banton, Cameron Delport

All-Rounders – Imad Wasim, Ben Cutting, Dan Christian (VC)

Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Waqas Maqsood

12th Man – Sharjeel Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KKR vs QGL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Azam Khan

Batters – Babar Azam, Chris Gayle (C), Colin Ingram, Cameron Delport (VC)

All-Rounders – Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Nabi, Dan Christian

Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Waqas Maqsood

12th Man – Sharjeel Khan

Expert Advice:

Hasnain is a very good bowler and can be a budget pick in Fantasy team. He scalped 15 wickets in previous season and will be keen on repeating his heroics again.

Today’s KKI vs QGL Probable Winners:

Quetta Gladiators are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.