In the double-header Thursday of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, the Quetta Gladiators will take on Islamabad United in the afternoon clash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 2. While the United, who are searching for their maiden win in PSL 2026 enter after their previous match was washed out due to rain, the Gladiators have tasted a win as well as a loss in their two games so far.
PSL 2026: Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United match details
Match: Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, Match 9
Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 2:30 pm (IST)
Match time: 3:00 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Quetta Gladiators
The runners-up of the PSL 2025 edition, Quetta Gladiators have assembled a strong squad, featuring mix of experienced players and international talent. The side will be lead by Saud Shakeel and stars power-hitting Protean – Rilee Rossouw, mystery bowler Abrar Ahmed, among others.
Strength: Balanced squad at disposal
Key batters: Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw, Ben McDermott, Shamyl Hussain
Key bowlers: Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph
Islamabad United
The Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United, who are still searching for their first win in this season, have assembled a strong lineup while retaining their core.
Strength: Balanced lineup
Key batters: Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan
Key bowlers: Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 26 |
| Quetta Gladiators won | 12 |
| Islamabad United won | 10 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
QG vs IU predicted playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Ben McDermott (wk), Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Islamabad United: Andries Gous (wk), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad
Key Players to Watch
Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)
Abrar Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators)
Alzarri Joseph (Quetta Gladiators)
Devon Conway (Islamabad United)
Mark Chapman (Islamabad United)
Imad Wasim (Islamabad United)
Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is best known to offer batting-friendly surfaces. In the 37 T20 matches played at this venue, teams batting first have often come out victorious, thus hinting for teams to win the toss and bat first.
Average 1st innings score: 166
Team batting first often have an advantage in the game
Weather Report
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, it is likely to remain partly sunny during the PSL 11 Match 9 in Lahore. The temperature will range between 30-32°C with wind blowing from west and north-west at 11 km/h. The chances of rain are bare minimum.
Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first, considering that 23 times the team batting first have come out victorious.
Winning Probability
Quetta Gladiators: 47%
Islamabad United: 53%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
Despite a competitive head-to-head record between the two sides in PSL history, Shadab Khan & Co enter this fixture as slight favourites as they continue to look for their maiden win in PSL 2026. But given the some of the best international talents n the ranks of the Gladiators, they could dominate.
Prediction: Islamabad United to win the contest
PSL 11 live streaming details
| Region | Broadcasters/Platforms |
|---|---|
| UK | ARY Digital (SKY 748), ARY Plus |
| Australia & New Zealand | ESPN |
| North America | Willow, Prime |
| MENA | Cricbuzz, STarzplay, Elife |
| India & Nepal | Tapmad |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog, Tapmad |
| Africa, Europe & Caribbean | Tapmad |
