Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 9 of PSL 2026, is a Day/Night fixture on April 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with a 3:00 PM PKT start. IU have played two games and are yet to win either, with one loss and one match abandoned due to a wet outfield against Zalmi. They are under real pressure now.
Quetta are in better shape, sitting on 2 points after a win over Kingsmen, though they lost to Kings by 14 runs. The last five head-to-head meetings between these sides read 3-1 in Gladiators’ favor, with three of those wins coming in a row.
Hasan Nawaz is in extraordinary form with 393 runs at an average of 78.6. Abrar Ahmed leads the bowling with 13 wickets at an economy of just 7.18. IU needs a result badly.
This Dream11 prediction for IU vs QG breaks down every angle you need for Match 9.
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Match Preview
IU are winless in two outings and face a Quetta side that has beaten them three times in a row. A must-win atmosphere for United.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators, 9th Match |
| Date | 02 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM PKT (Day/Night) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Umpires | Alex Wharf, Rashid Riaz |
| TV Umpire | Chris Brown |
| Match Referee | Ali Naqvi |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
A high-scoring ground where batting first gives a slight edge, though the gap between first and second innings averages is significant enough to think twice at the toss.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, true surface with good pace and carry |
| Bat First Win Rate | 51% |
| Chase Win Rate | 49% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 245/3 by Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 76/10 by Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Highest Successful Chase | 227/4 by Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Lowest Defended | 182/7 by Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 71 wkts (58%) | Spin: 51 wkts (42%) |
| Total Matches at Venue | 61 |
Lahore Weather Report (2 April 2026)
A mostly cloudy afternoon with very little rain risk. No dew concern given this is a day game finishing before evening.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24.5 degrees C |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy |
| Humidity | 50% |
| Rain Chance | 2% only |
| Dew Factor | Not a factor; day game finishing in the afternoon |
| Overall | Good playing conditions; no weather disruption expected |
Dream11 Team for Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head in PSL
The overall record in the last 10 meetings is perfectly level at 5-5, but Quetta have won the last 3 completed games between these sides.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Last 10 Meetings | Level at 5-5 |
| Last 5 Completed Meetings | Quetta Gladiators lead 3-1, plus 1 abandoned |
| QG’s Run in Last 3 Meetings | Won all three, including PSL 2025 Qualifier 1 |
| Biggest QG Win (recent) | Gladiators won by 109 runs (07 May 2025) |
| IU’s Last Win vs QG | United won by 39 runs (15 Mar 2024) |
| Most Recent Meeting | Gladiators won by 30 runs – PSL 2025 Qualifier 1 (21 May 2025) |
Suggested Reads:
Key Players To Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Matches | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Nawaz | QG | Batter | 10 | 393 runs | Avg 78.60 | 164.43 |
| Rilee Rossouw | QG | Batter | 9 | 221 runs | Avg 31.57 | 166.16 |
| Shadab Khan | IU | All-rounder | 8/7 | 163 runs | 10 wkts | Avg 23.29 | Econ 8.61 | 155.23 | SR 13.8 |
| Andries Gous | IU | Batter | 4 | 140 runs | Avg 46.67 | 157.30 |
| Abrar Ahmed | QG | Bowler | 10 | 13 wkts | Econ 7.18 | 16.84 |
| Usman Tariq | QG | Bowler | 5 | 9 wkts | Econ 7.85 | 13.33 |
| Salman Irshad | IU | Bowler | 6 | 11 wkts | Econ 8.66 | 12.72 |
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