Fantasy Cricket Tips: The fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League is all set to kickstart in Karachi from February 20. The season opener will see the defending champions Quetta Gladiators lock horns against Islamabad United at National Stadium in Karachi. After a star-studded opening ceremony, both the teams will kickstart the fifth edition of the HBL PSL 2020.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Weather Conditions
The opening match of the HBL PSL 2020 is expected to proceed as scheduled. The weather conditions might not play any spoilsport in the opening fixture. The temperatures will be around 16 degrees during the match hours. It will partly cloudy but no rain is predicted at the same time.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium supports a turf that is most suited for the batters. With an even bounce, the ball tends to come nicely on to the bat, making it easier for the batsmen to enjoy shot-making. It is a bowlers’ graveyard and short boundaries make it even difficult for the bowlers to contain runs.
Injury and availability news:
There’s no update regarding the injury of players from either team. However, most of the players from the squad will be available to feature in the opening fixture.
Probable Playing XI:
Quetta Gladiators:
Shane Watson, Ahmed Shehzad, Azam Khan, Umar Akmal, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & Wk), Ben Cutting, Keemo Paul, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Sohail Khan, Tymal Mills
Islamabad United:
Colin Munro, Luke Ronchi (Wk), Phil Salt, Saif Badar, Asif Ali, Rizwan Hussain, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (C), Amad Butt, Dale Steyn, Rumman Raees
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Luke Ronchi (Wk)
Batsman: Shane Watson (C), Colin Munro, Asif Ali, Umar Akmal
All-rounders: Faheem Ashraf (VC), Ben Cutting
Bowlers: Mohammad Hasnain, Dale Steyn, Sohail Khan, Shadab Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Sarfaraz Ahmed (Wk)
Batsman: Shane Watson, Asif Ali, Umar Akmal (C), Phil Salt
All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf (VC)
Bowlers: Dale Steyn, Rumman Raees, Mohammad Hasnain, Tymal Mills
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Top Picks
Gladiators’ opening batsman Shaner Watson is in fine form. Umar Akmal, the middle-order batsman is also coming on the back of a splendid run in the domestic circuit. Dale Steyn, who was playing the T20I series vs England, will be a good option to include in the team.
The defending champions Quetta Gladiators will start as favorites in the opening encounter.
Match Details:
The first game in the HBL PSL 2020 will be played on February 20 at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match begins at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST). It will be telecasted on PTV Sports in Pakistan while D Sports will broadcast the entire season in India.
