LQ vs QG Match Prediction: Who will win today’s PSL 11 match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators?
Catch match prediction, players to watch out for & other details of the Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 2026, Match 26.
With the eight Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 teams now fighting for a spot in the playoffs, in match number 26, the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars will take on the Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 17. Although, both teams are coming into the fixture off defeats in their previous games, they will be eager to get a win to keep their contention in the playoffs alive.
While the Shaheen Afridi-led Qalandars are coming off two consecutive defeats, they will fight to go over the Gladiators, who are placed 6th in the points table. With high-stakes on the cards in this clash, especially seeing the PSL 2025 finalists locking horns, Qalandars will look to continue their domination over the Gladiators.
PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators match details
Match: Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators, Match 26
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Lahore Qalandars have a good pace attack at their disposal, boasting the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman. They also have some of the best Pakistan batters, including opener Fakhar Zaman, who can go deep with his batting skills.
Strength: Good-looking pace strength
Key batters: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naeem
Key bowlers: Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman
The runners-up of the PSL 2025 edition, Quetta Gladiators have assembled a strong squad, featuring mix of experienced players and international talent. However, they have failed to stand up together as a team as they fight to stay alive in the competition. The Gladiators will look to get back to pen and paper in order to revive their season and get to winning ways.
Strength: Balanced squad at disposal
Key batters: Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw, Ben McDermott
Key bowlers: Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
Criterion Stats Played 21 Lahore Qalandars won 11 Quetta Gladiators won 9 Tied/NR 0/1
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Dunith Wellalage, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Daniel Sams
Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Ahsan Ali, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
Sikandar Raza (Lahore Qalandars)
Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)
Hasan Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators)
The surface at the National Stadium in Karachi, usually known to support the batters, has been balanced this season in PSL 2026. However, the pitch has slightly favoured the teams chasing the total. As a result, the captain winning the toss are likely to bowl first.
Average 1st innings score: 164 – 170
Team batting second often have an advantage.
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, it is highly-likely to remain cloudy during the PSL 11 Match 26 in Karachi. The temperature will range between 27-30°C with wind blowing from west and south-west at around 17-20 km/h. The chances of rain are bare minimum.
Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first, considering that teams chasing have come out victorious predominantly.
Match Prediction – Who will win?
The defending champions, Lahore Qalandars will be eager to get a win under the belt especially after losing two games on the trot. Moreover, their head-to-head record shows the dominance of the Qalandars over the Gladiators, which could continue in the upcoming game.
Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win the contest
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