LQ vs QG, PSL 2026: Quetta Gladiators win by 6 wickets

LQ vs QG, PSL 2026: The Quetta Gladiators (QG) have beaten the Lahore Qalandars (LQ) with ease at the National Stadium in Karachi. Languishing at the 7th spot, they’ve moved to 4th with an easy victory, chasing down 135 in just 16.2 overs with 6 wickets in hand.

Strong start, poor finish for Lahore

LQ posted 134 on the board after winning the toss and opting to bat first in Karachi. After a great start, LQ struggled. The QG were exceptional, with their spinners returning with 3 wickets in 9 overs and 36 runs. As for LQ, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, and Daniel Sams were the only positives.

Chased with ease by Quetta

QG struggled to begin with. Two soft dismissals, with Shamyl Hussain hitting a full toss to mid-on and Saud Shakeel getting run out in the first three overs. From there, Rilee Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz took over. Together, they stitched a 104-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Hasan felt just one short of his fifty, but the job was done. A couple of hits from Bevon Jacobs and Quetta won.

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LQ vs QG Live: Quetta Gladiators win

17/04/2026 22:49

Bevon Jacobs finishes the match in style. He smashes a six over long-off to Haris Rauf.

LQ vs QG Live: Last over for Shaheen

17/04/2026 22:40

This match is all but over for Lahore, but can they get a few wickets; that would only give some confidence to the team and the bowlers.

LQ vs QG Live: OUT

17/04/2026 22:33

Hasan Nawaz has been stumped for 49. He must be disappinted, but he has done his job, and Quetta will not go home tonight, without a win. Is there a twist in the tale? Dinesh Chandimal has been clean bowled by Haris Rauf.

LQ vs QG Live: Quetta in line for 3rd win

17/04/2026 22:21

It would be fair to say that it is because of their bowling, that Quetta will get to their third win in the tournament. Usman Tariq finished with three wickets and that was what the doctor ordered. 100 up on the board. It is 110/2 in 13 overs.

LQ vs QG Live: Less than run-a-ball

17/04/2026 22:11

The equation was 135 off 120, now it 48 off 54. Quetta won't just win but gain a major NRR boost as well. Nawaz has been striking it well while Rossouw anchors the chase.

LQ vs QG Live: Quetta easing to victory

17/04/2026 22:00

Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz have scored 44 runs together in 32 balls. The required run rate was 6.75 to begin with, so going at around 7 is enough.

LQ vs QG Live: RUN OUT

17/04/2026 21:46

Quetta have thrown away 2 wickets. Appeal for LBW, but the umpire isn't interested. Rilee Rossouw doesn't want to run, but Saud Shakeel is halfway through. He goes back, but Charith Asalanka hits the wicket from covers, and the Quetta captain walks back.

LQ vs QG Live: Shaheen Afridi strikes

17/04/2026 21:32

After bowling 5 wides, Shaheen Afridi bowls a full toss and guess what? Shamyl Hussain hits it straight to Sikandar Raza at mid-on. Lahore get a wicket in the first over and are in the game.

Shaheen Afridi has 25 wickets in 1st over of the innings in PSL, the most by any bowler. 💥

25 - Shaheen Shah Afridi
16 - Mohammad Amir
12 - Hasan Ali
11 - Imad Wasim
pic.twitter.com/XQR0SqZGui
— Abdul Rehman Yaseen (@Aryaseen5911) April 17, 2026

LQ vs QG Live: ALL OUT in 19.5 overs

17/04/2026 21:14

Lahore Qalandars are all out for 134. They got there because of Usman Mir scoring 22 (7). His 4 boundaries might just be the game-changing moment. Can they defend it? Well, find out after a short break.

LQ vs QG Live: Haseebullah RUN OUT

17/04/2026 21:06

Haseebullah struck 2 fours but is right out after some confusion with Daniel Sams. He isn't happy, as he just got going. He scores 33 (37).

Meanwhile, Usama Mir hits 2 sixes off his first two balls. Alzarri loses his way, and bowls a no-ball as well. 23 off the 19th over. Could this actually be a game changing moment?

LQ vs QG Live: Another one bites the dust

17/04/2026 20:51

Usman Tariq has spun his web around Lahore batters. He takes his 3rd wicket and has given away just 8 runs in 3.1 overs.

However, Daniel Sams comes out with intent, smokes 2 fours. Tariq ends his spell with 3 wickets for 18 runs because of these hits.

LQ vs QG Live: Tough to score

17/04/2026 20:43

The runs aren't coming. Haseebullah and Sikandar have scored just 16 off 27. Usman and Abrar have bowled 6 overs between them and given away just 15 runs. Even scoring 100 looks tough here.

LQ vs QG Live Score: Final nail in the coffin

17/04/2026 20:29

Lahore had little hope of a comeback but Usman Tariq has ended it in his first over. Shafique charges, but the ball turns away from him and he's stumped. Shaheen promotes himself over Sikandar Raza and is caught while trying to slog-sweep.

NOT THE HITS YOU SAW COMING ON THIS TRICKY SURFACE. 😬

Abdullah and Shaheen sent back - Usman Tariq strikes twice in quick succession. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/EFS0585T73
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman1_) April 17, 2026

LQ vs QG Live Score: Tricky phase

17/04/2026 20:21

Haseebullah Khan and Abdullah Shafique are trying to ensure Lahore doesn't lose any more wickets. Together, they've added 16 off 17. The idea will be upping the tempo from here. But the issue is that they can't afford to lose any more wickets.

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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