Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 26 of PSL 2026, is at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on April 17 at 7:30 PM PKT. Both sides have 4 points. Both are losing more than they are winning. This is a must-win game for two teams that still have a slim shot at the playoffs but cannot afford another slip.
Lahore Qalandars are the PSL 2025 champions, but PSL 2026 has been a frustrating campaign.
They have won two from five, losing to Peshawar Zalmi by 76 runs and to Islamabad United by 9 wickets at this very ground. Quetta Gladiators have also won two, but from six games. Their last outing here was a loss to Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets in Match 23.
Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the bowling numbers with 20 wickets in 10 matches at a strike rate of 10.25, the best among all listed bowlers. Hasan Nawaz has 483 runs in 10 matches at an average of 69 for Quetta Gladiators.
This Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Dream11 prediction for Match 26 covers everything.
LQ vs QG Match Preview
Two sides equal on points but both underperforming meet in a knockout-pressure game at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators, 26th Match |
| Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM PKT (Night) |
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Umpires | Allahuddien Paleker, Chris Brown |
| TV Umpire | Chris Gaffaney |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson |
National Bank Cricket Arena Pitch Report
The most spin-friendly venue in PSL 2026, though pace has picked up here recently with 52% of wickets. Bowling first wins 71% of the time.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin-friendly with increasing pace assistance in recent games |
| Bat First Win Rate | 29% |
| Chase Win Rate | 71% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 173 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 246/3 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings (Match 17, PSL 2026) |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 97/10 by Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Match 19, PSL 2026) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 236/6 by Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 67 wkts (52%) | Spin: 62 wkts (48%) |
| Total PSL Matches at Venue | 49 |
| LQ’s Record at This Venue (PSL 2026) | Bowled out for 100 vs ISU; lost by 76 runs vs PSZ here |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 31.1 degrees C |
| Weather | Clouds and sun |
| Humidity | 51% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the later overs under lights |
| Overall | Good conditions; toss winner should bowl first |
Dream11 Team for LQ vs QG
LQ vs QG Head-to-Head in PSL
Lahore Qalandars lead 11-9 across 21 PSL meetings, and hold a 6-4 advantage in the last 10. They also beat Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 2025 Final.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total PSL Meetings | 21 |
| Lahore Qalandars Win | 11 |
| Quetta Gladiators Win | 9 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Last 10 Meetings | Lahore Qalandars lead 6-4 |
| LQ Highest Score (all-time) | 219/6 (Apr 2025, won by 79 runs) |
| QG Highest Score (all-time) | 207/3 (Feb 2022, won by 7 wkts) |
| LQ Lowest Score | 100 (vs ISU at this venue, PSL 2026) |
| QG Lowest Score | 97 (vs PSZ at this venue, PSL 2026) |
| PSL Final | Lahore Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets with 1 ball remaining (May 2025) |
| Last Meeting | Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) – PSL 2025 Final |
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 26.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Naeem | Lahore Qalandars | Batter | 10 | 301 runs | Avg 30.10 | 182.42 |
| Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | Batter | 8 | 256 runs | Avg 32.00 | 143.82 |
| Hasan Nawaz | Quetta Gladiators | Batter | 10 | 483 runs | Avg 69.00 | 159.40 |
| Saud Shakeel | Quetta Gladiators | Batter | 10 | 250 runs | Avg 25.00 | 122.54 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | Bowler | 10 | 20 wkts | Econ 7.49 | 10.25 |
| Haris Rauf | Lahore Qalandars | Bowler | 9 | 11 wkts | Econ 10.11 | 15.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | Quetta Gladiators | Bowler | 10 | 12 wkts | Econ 7.62 | 19.50 |
| Usman Tariq | Quetta Gladiators | Bowler | 9 | 11 wkts | Econ 7.36 | 19.63 |
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