PSL 9 first Eliminator: United elect to bat against Gladiators

Karachi: In the inaugural Eliminator of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, Islamabad United emerged victorious in the toss against Quetta Gladiators on Friday night. The match is currently underway at the National  Bank Stadium in Karachi.

Opting to set the pace, Islamabad United elected to bat first against the Gladiators. The outcome of tonight's clash will determine which team advances to the final, with the victor needing another triumph to secure their spot.

If any from Islamabad United or Quetta Gladiators emerge triumphant, they will face Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2. The winner of Eliminator 2 will then contend against Multan Sultans in the final showdown scheduled for March 18 at the same venue, National Bank Stadium, Karachi.

Teams:

Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Omair Bin Yousuf, Laurie Evans (wk), Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Martin Guptill, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Obed McCoy