The QG vs KK match ended with Karachi King’s consecutive 2 defeats in 2 days. So, Quetta Gladiators won the match by 5 wickets.
QG vs KK Match Analysis
Karachi Kings
This QG vs KK match has not done well for the Kings because 13 out of 20 players suffered from food poisoning. Captain Shan Masood is out of form and is again concerned for Karachi Kings. They were dependent on foreign players which is not good. Local talent needs to step up and give a performance for the Karachi Kings. Although, they post a good total with Anwar Ali`s last over cameo making 20 runs in an over. James Vince is good so far for the Kings but needs a partner to make a good partnership.
The bowling of the Karachi Kings is not good enough especially, Anwar Ali and Muhammad Nawaz. They both are responsible for this loss. Zahid Mehmood and Shoaib Malik`s bowling is good but not for the winning cause. Blessing Muzarabani is wicketless but good and Hasan Ali`s spell of 2 for 39 is a little bit good. Anwar Ali needs to bowl Yorkers in the last overs and he cannot do this. Hence, he bowled in a slot conceded runs, and lost the match. This is their 3rd defeat and they still have a chance for playing play-offs.
Quetta Gladiators
The QG vs KK is a very good position for Quetta Gladiators. The Gladiators marching towards play-offs matches. After giving a good start in chase in powerplays. The 2 wickets were suddenly down. The batting form of Sarfaraz Ahmed is a really serious concern for the Gladiators. Sarfaraz Ahmed`s glovework is no doubt very good but Quetta also needs him as a batter. Khawaja Nafay`s early wicket goes woes for Gladiators in Chase. But, he needs to be more patient playing cricket in all matches.
Sherfane Rutherford and Akeal Hosein’s partnership is the most turning point of the match. The duo`s aggressive and positive approach chases the target. Require 15 runs in final over Sherfane Rutherford stars in the chase. The bowling of Quetta Gladiators is good so far in the tournament. Usman Tariq is brilliant with for his spell of 16 for 2 in 4 overs. Abrar Ahmed is a wicket-taking bowler of Quetta Gladiators in HBL PSL 9 so far. Muhammad Wasim Jr concedes 20 runs in an over which goes target 165. Otherwise, they are restricted to 150 or 155 runs.
