LQ vs QG Live Score, PSL 2026: Lahore lose 4 wickets for 22 runs

LQ vs QG Live Score, PSL 2026: The Lahore Qalandars (LQ) have opted to bat first after winning the toss in Karachi. LQ and Quetta Gladiators (QG) have both struggled to get going in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. Both are languishing at the bottom, with just 2 wins. Both have failed to build steam, having not won back-to-back matches yet. The qualification spots will quickly get out of reach if they don’t get their act together quickly. Hyderabad and Karachi aren’t far, and whoever wins today can at least vie for the last spot.

Match Details

Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators
Date: Friday, April 17
Match: 26th Match, PSL 2026
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
Captains: Shaheen Afridi (LQ), Saud Shakeel (QG)

LQ vs QG: Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Naeem, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah (wk), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Farooq, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Haris Rauf

Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hassan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Jahandad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

LQ vs QG match live streaming details: Can you watch PSL 2026 in India?

There is no official broadcast or live streaming of PSL 2026 matches in India. The tournament is not being televised or streamed on any platform in the country. However, cricket enthusiasts can watch PSL matches on the Tapmad app and website if they can shell out $9.99 as a subscription fee.

Live

LQ vs QG Live Score: Lahore lose their way

17/04/2026 20:07

After scoring 20 runs in 1.4 overs, Lahore have lost 4 wickets for 22 runs in the next 4.5 overs. This last one is a poor shot from debutant Mohammad Farooq. A good-length ball at the stumps from Saqib Khan and he tries to slog it towards deep square leg but doesn't even touch the ball. It's plumb. Lahore in deep trouble after a wonderful start.

LQ vs QG Live Score: Alzarri Joseph on fire

17/04/2026 19:58

Alzarri has just bounced Charith Asalanka out. He was dropped by Bevon Jacobs in the last over but doesn't escape now. A quick short ball at chest height that the Sri Lankan batter tries to pull but is done by the pace and lobs it to short fine leg, where Usman Tariq takes an easy catch.

LQ vs QG Live Score: Both Lahore openers gone

17/04/2026 19:49

A full ball that comes in a touch and Zaman's stumps are uprooted. The southpaw looks to drive the ball down the ground but it sneaks in between his bat and pad. A good ball from the tall and quick West Indian pacer. Lahore are in a bit of a trouble now.

First bowl - Four.
Second bowl - Bowled.

- ALZARRI JOSEPH CLEANS UP FAKHAR ZAMAN...!!! 🔥pic.twitter.com/diHJy4smt0
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman1_) April 17, 2026

LQ vs QG Live Score: Mohammad Naeem OUT

17/04/2026 19:43

Mohammad Naeem had just hit a boundary and tries to drive the good length ball outside off through the off side. But, he edges it and the ball goes on to hit the stump.

Quetta draw first blood. Jahandad Khan is pumped.

LQ vs QG Live Score: Fakhar starts with intent

17/04/2026 19:34

Some pedestrain bowling by Saqib Khan and Fakhar Zaman makes the most of it. He starts with 2 fours in the first over. Great start for Lahore.

Fakhar Zaman started the innings with 2 back to back boundaries. pic.twitter.com/jG9f4HhbUN
— Inzimam (@I_Engr56) April 17, 2026

LQ vs QG Live Score: Several changes made

17/04/2026 19:24

Both teams have made heaps of changes. Lahore has made 4 (Asalanka, Sams, Rauf and Farooq) and Quetta 3 (Chandimal, Jacobs and Saqib).

LQ vs QG Live Score: Karachi Weather Report

17/04/2026 19:22

According to AccuWeather, it is likely to remain cloudy during the match time in Karachi. The temperature will range between 27 and 30°C, with wind blowing from the west and south-west at around 17-20 km/h. The chances of rain are bare minimum.

LQ vs QG Live Score: Playing XIs

17/04/2026 19:13

Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hassan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Jahandad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Naeem, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah (wk), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Farooq, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Haris Rauf

LQ vs QG Live Score: Lahore opt to bat

17/04/2026 19:03

Lahore Qualandars captain Shaheen Afridi has won the toss and opted to bat first.

Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel stated that he's happy, since he wanted to bowl first anyway.

LQ vs QG Live Score: National Stadium Pitch Report

17/04/2026 18:55

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 is likely to bowl first.

LQ vs QG Live Score: Predicted Playing XIs

17/04/2026 18:51

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

LQ vs QG: Head-to-Head in PSL

17/04/2026 18:42

Matches Played	21
Won (Lahore Qalandars)	11
Won (Quetta Gladiators)	9
No Result	1

LQ vs QG Live Score: Squads

17/04/2026 18:37

Quetta Gladiators Squad: Ahsan Ali, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Khalil Ahmed, Saqib Khan, Khan Zaib, Wasim Akram, Bevon Jacobs, Ahmed Daniyal, Jahanzaib Sultan, Bismillah Khan, Sam Harper, Kashif Bhatti, Brett Hampton, Ben McDermott

Lahore Qalandars Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi (c), Dunith Wellalage, Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf, Ryan Burl, Daniel Sams, Rubin Hermann, Parvez Hossain Emon, Maaz Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Farooq

LQ vs QG Live Score: Toss at 7

17/04/2026 18:36

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 26th match of the PSL 2026 season between the Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi.

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