Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 30 of PSL 2026, is at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on April 21 at 3:00 PM PKT. Both sides are locked on 6 points, and both will be desperate for a win.
These two met just four days ago in Karachi. Quetta Gladiators chased down 135 with ease to win by 6 wickets with 22 balls to spare. Lahore Qalandars will want to settle that score on home soil.
Shaheen Afridi has 21 wickets in 10 matches at a strike rate of 10.33, the most of any bowler in this fixture. Hasan Nawaz leads the batting with 370 runs at an average of 41.11.
The head-to-head across the last 10 meetings is locked at 5-5.
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Match Preview
Two sides separated by net run rate only meet at Gaddafi Stadium in a must-win afternoon fixture.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2026 Match 30 |
| Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM PKT |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Match Type | Day-Night, 20-over match |
Dream11 Team for Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators
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Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
Gaddafi remains a high-scoring surface in Lahore with pacers getting the most out of early conditions.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with even bounce |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 157 |
| Bat First vs Chase | Bat First 48% | Chase 52% |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace 56% | Spin 44% |
| Highest Total at Venue | 245/3 by QTG vs MS |
| Highest Chased | 227/4 by MS vs HHK |
Lahore Weather Report – Match Day
A warm and sunny afternoon is expected in Lahore with no rain in the forecast.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Match Type | Day-Night game, 3:00 PM PKT start |
| Temperature | Around 30°C, sunny |
| Humidity | 35% |
| Rain Chance | Negligible |
| Dew Factor | None in the afternoon session |
| Overall | Clear conditions, full 20-over game expected |
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head Records
The last 10 meetings are split 5-5 but Quetta Gladiators won the most recent encounter by 6 wickets.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total PSL Matches | 22 |
| Lahore Qalandars Win | 11 |
| Quetta Gladiators Win | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Last 10 Meetings | 5-5 |
| Biggest LQ Win | 79 runs (Apr 2025) |
| Biggest QG Win | 18 runs (Jun 2021) |
| Last Meeting | QG won by 6 wickets (17 Apr 2026) |
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Key Players to Watch
Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Nawaz are the must-have picks with the best numbers on either side.
| Player | Team | Role | Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | LQ | Batter | 249 Runs in 8 M, Avg 31.13, SR 143.1 |
| Abdullah Shafique | LQ | Batter | 275 Runs in 10 M, Avg 27.5, SR 139.59 |
| Shaheen Afridi | LQ | Bowler | 21 Wkts in 10 M, Econ 6.72, SR 10.33 |
| Haris Rauf | LQ | Bowler | 12 Wkts in 9 M, Econ 9.71, SR 14.41 |
| Hasan Nawaz | QG | Batter | 370 Runs in 10 M, Avg 41.11, SR 143.41 |
| Saud Shakeel | QG | Batter | 222 Runs in 10 M, Avg 22.2, SR 126.85 |
| Usman Tariq | QG | Bowler | 12 Wkts in 10 M, Econ 7.53, SR 20 |
| Abrar Ahmed | QG | Bowler | 10 Wkts in 10 M, Econ 7.69, SR 23.4 |
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