GADDAFI STADIUM ALL SET TO HOST THE 1ST ELIMINATOR

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The 1st Eliminator will be played between Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators today at the historic Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, both teams finished with 10 points each in the group stages but because Zalmi had a better net run rate they were placed 3rd and Gladiators 4th.
Gaddafi Stadium
Peshawar Zalmi has an advantage that their all foreign players have agreed to travel to Pakistan. Gladiators Shane Watson, Kevin Peterson, Jason Roy and Ben Laughlin have shown no interest in travelling to Pakistan.  The replacements for these players are Tom Kohler, J Charles, T Perera, Mahmudullah and Chris Green.
Peshawar Zalmi looks stronger than Quetta Gladiators on paper but Gladiators have a very balanced  side too. Will be hell of a Match under the artificial lights with a full crowd. 

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