Probable XI –
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
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
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Azam Khan
2. Sarfaraz Ahmed
3. Babar Azam(C)
4. Colin Ingram
5. Tom Banton(VC)
6. Daniel Christian
7. Mohammad Nabi
8. Ben Cutting
9. Mohammad Amir
10. Waqas Maqsood
11. Mohammad Hasnain
– Babar Azam looks safest captain pick considering his average of 28 & 65 in H2H and venue respectively.
– Tom Banton might be a good VC pick especially while batting first as pitch will be in favour of the batters during that period.
– Azam Khan & Sarfaraz Ahmed are must have picks considering their phenomenal averages with bat in H2H & venue.
– Nabi & Cutting will be other two good picks as they’re expected to bat at middle order for respective teams & bowl a couple of overs too.
– Maqsood & Hasnain are must picks from BOWL section as they have taken wickets at an average of below 15 in H2H & at this venue too.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Sarfaraz Ahmed
2. Babar Azam(VC)
3. Colin Ingram
4. Sharjeel Khan(C)
5. Chris Gayle
6. Tom Banton
7. Mohammad Nabi
8. Ben Cutting
9. Aamer Yamin
10. Waqas Maqsood
11. Mohammad Hasnain
– Sharjeel Khan might be a good punt captain pick especially while batting first as he was in phenomenal touch during Abu Dhabi T10.
– Dropped Azam Khan as he might went useless if top order of Gladiators does well.
– Dropped Daniel Christian too as he’s expected to bat at 5-6 down & might get only a couple of overs to bowl.
– Aamer Yamin might be a good pick in place of Amir as he has been good in last two H2H matches.
Grand League Combination –
1. Azam Khan
2. Sarfaraz Ahmed(VC)
3. Babar Azam
4. Colin Ingram(C)
5. Cameron Delport
6. Daniel Christian
7. Mohammad Nabi
8. Ben Cutting
9. Waqas Maqsood
10. Mohammad Hasnain
11. Anwar Ali
– Colin Ingram can be a good captain pick in GL considering his average of 66 in 6 H2H innings.
– Sarfaraz Ahmed has good H2H & venue numbers which makes him a good VC pick especially while batting first.
– Anwar Ali can be a good GL pick as he can score quick runs down the order and bowl at least 2-3 overs too.