In match number 13 of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, the Quetta Gladiators are scheduled to face Multan Sultans on April 5 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, both teams have had a few disappoints this season, both are coming into this fixture on the back of losses in their respective previous matches. But the Multan Sultans have comparatively performed better than the Gladiators and are placed fourth in the PSL 2026 standings whereas the Saud Shakeel-led side are sixth with only one win under their belt.
PSL 2026: Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans match details
Match: Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans, Match 13
Date: April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
Match time: 7:30 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 led by Saud Shakeel and stars like power-hitting Protean – Rilee Rossouw, mystery bowler Abrar Ahmed at their disposal.
Strength: Balanced squad at disposal
Key batters: Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw, Ben McDermott
Key bowlers: Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
Multan Sultans
The Multan Sultans (Sialkot Stallionz) boasts of some of the renowned international stars as well as local talent as they eye the PSL title this year. While they have power-hitters in Shahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, they also have brilliant bowlers like Peter Siddle, Md Wasim Jr and others.
Strength: Explosive batting line-up
Key batters: Shahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, Shan Masood
Key bowlers: Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Momin Qamar
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 15 |
| Quetta Gladiators won | 6 |
| Multan Sultans won | 9 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
QG vs MS 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
Multan Sultans: Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (WK), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (C), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.
Key Players to Watch
Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)
Shamyl Hussain (Quetta Gladiators)
Steven Smith (Multan Sultans)
Ashton Turner (Multan Sultans)
Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is known to offer batting-friendly surfaces in all of Pakistan. In the 37 T20 matches played at this venue, teams batting first have often come out victorious, thus hinting to teams to win 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 mostly clear during the PSL 11 Match 13 in Lahore. The temperature will range between 22-24°C with wind gusts of 23-25 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: 41%
Multan Sultans: 59%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
Although both teams have assembled some key performers in T20 cricket, but the Multan Sultans have a slight edge over Quetta Gladiators. Not only do the Sultans boast of a better head-to-head record against the Gladiators, they have also shown what they are capable of in the ongoing PSL 2026.
Prediction: Multan Sultans 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 |
