This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 19 of the PSL 2021 between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi which is scheduled to take place on the 12th of June 2021.
Former PSL champion Peshawar Zalmi led by Pakistan’s fast bowler Wahab Riaz will take on another former champion Quetta Gladiators on Saturday. The QG led by Sarfaraz Khan will play their 2nd game in 2 days while their opponents had a day in between. This will either sides 7th game of the season and the Peshawar Zalmi had won the return clash between the sides earlier in the season by 3 wickets.
With just 1 win in the Karachi leg, Quetta is at the bottom of the points table while the Peshawar Zalmi has 3 wins in their belt coming into 2nd leg.
Match Details
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch and Weather– The surface will be largely suiting the bowlers, especially those who bowl the slower ones to good effect and the spinners. The forecast shows clear and hot weather conditions on the match day. The maximum temperature hovering around 33-34 C.
Date and time: June 12, 2021, 8.00 PM GST, 9.00 PM PKT, 9.30 PM IST
The Probable Playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators may not make any changes to the side that played against Islamabad United. Their opponents Zalmi too, might not make any significant changes to the side unless there are fatigue and injury concerns.
Peshawar Zalmi– Kamran Akmal(WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, David Miller, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabien Allen, Amad Butt, Umaid Asif, Wahab Riaz(C), Mohammad Imran
Quetta Gladiators– Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Faf Du Plessis, Azam Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed(C & Wk ), Andre Russell, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Zahid Mahmood, Naseem Shah, Zahir Khan/ Usman
Match Prediction
Peshawar Zalmi after having won their previous encounter with Quetta in March will head into this contest as the favorites. They have a solid batting order comprising of youth and experience. Also, Quetta players may be somewhat drained playing their 2nd game in as many days.
Fantasy Tips
Batsman– Young opener from Afghanistan Hazratullah Zazai is among the top-ranked players in this form of cricket and can be selected if picked in the XI. Faf Du Plessis is a seasoned star and is an automatic pick while Haider Ali is known for his big hits. So he can get points if he has a good day. Also, either Shoaib Malik or David Miller can be picked as they provide solidity.
All-rounders– Andre Russell is a game-changer both with the bat and ball. So he can be an automatic pick along with his fellow countryman Fabien Allen as the all-rounder.
Wicket-keeper– Azam Khan is a designated keeper in the Dream 11 and is a lethal batsman in the middle-order.
Bowlers– Quetta’s Zahid Mahmood is a genuine wicket-taker and along with him, pacer Mohammad Hasnain who has looked impressive can be picked. From Peshawar, skipper Wahab Riaz is a great option as he is one of the experienced fast-bowlers in this competition. Amad Butt who can also score few runs in the lower order can be picked.
Captaincy choices
Team for fantasy: Hazratullah Zazai, Faf Du Plessis(VC), Azam Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik/ David Miller, Andre Russell(C), Fabien Allen, Mohammad Hasnain, Zahid Mahmood, Wahab Riaz, Amad Butt
Captain: Andre Russell
Andre Russell is an obvious pick as the captain. Seeing how things panning out, his big-hitting plus usefulness with the ball makes him an ideal candidate.
Vice-Captain– Haider Ali
The young batting star can lit up the tournament with his big hits in the middle-order. He showed his ability before the PSL was suspended.
Dream11 Team – PZ vs QG
