The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is nearing its business end and only one spot is remaining with four teams still in contention for the playoffs. In the second-last double-header of PSL 2026, the Quetta Gladiators will faceoff against Karachi Kings on April 25 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in what is a do-or-die fixture for both the sides. While the Gladiators are coming into this game on the back of successive defeats, the Kings are coming off a win against the defending champions. With everything on stake, both teams will be vying to go all out and get a win tonight to keep their spot alive.
PSL 2026: Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings match details
Match: Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings, Match 37
Date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 2:30 pm (IST)
Match time: 3:00 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Quetta Gladiators
The Saud Shakeel-led Quetta Gladiators have been struggling in PSL 2026 as they have registered only three wins in 9 matches thus far and are reeling at the 7th place in the standings. Coming off two consecutive defeats, the Gladiators will look to keep their fight alive in this do-or-die fixture along with relying on other teams’ results. Hasan Nawaz has been their top run-getter, whereas Usman Tariq has been their top wicket-taker in this year’s edition.
Karachi Kings
Speaking of the Karachi Kings, who are coming off a 5-wicket win against the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, will be looking to get a win in their final league stage fixture to keep their playoffs contention alive. Sittiing at sixth place in the PSL 2026 standings, the David Warner-led side are fighting for a spot alongside the Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen and a win will just give them an edge over the others.
Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Won by Quetta Gladiators | 13 |
| Won by Karachi Kings | 8 |
| Tied/ No Results | 0/0 |
Team Form (last 5 matches)
| Quetta Gladiators | Karachi Kings |
| Lost to LQ by 9 runs | Won against LQ by 5 wickets |
| Lost to PZ by 118 runs | Lost to PZ by 7 wickets |
| Won against LQ by 6 wickets | Lost to MS by 11 runs |
| Lost to PZ by 8 wickets | Lost to IU by 8 wickets |
| Won against RP by 61 runs | Lost to HK by 4 wickets |
QG vs KK predicted playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Brett Hampton, Bevon Jacobs, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Khalil Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Karachi Kings: Jason Roy, David Warner (c), Salman Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (wk), Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Rizwanullah, Mohammad Hamza
Key Players
| Quetta Gladiators | Karachi Kings | ||
| Player | Stats | Player | Stats |
| Hasan Nawaz | 288 runs across 9 matches | Azam Khan | 236 runs across 8 matches |
| Rilee Rossouq | 227 runs in 8 matches | Hasan Ali | 13 wickets in 8 games |
| Usman Tariq | 9 wickets in 9 games | ||
Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore, which hosted the first leg of the PSL 2026, has seen a few high-scoring games this season. Known to be one of the most batting friendly surfaces in Pakistan, teams will look to chase, however the conditions do not change much as the game progresses.
Match Prediction – Who will win?
The Karachi Kings, who have won 8 of the 21 matches played against Quetta Gladiators, have a slight edge walking into this game as they are coming off a win against Lahore Qalandars. A win today will take them in 4th place with 10 points, keeping their playoffs hope alive.
Prediction: Karachi Kings to win the contest.
