PES vs QUE Dream11 Prediction, Match 23, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Peshawar Zalmi set to face Quetta Gladiators in the 23rd match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi, on Wednesday, April 15.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 15 Apr 2026, 09:45 IST

1 Min Read

Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 23rd match of the PSL 2026, Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will take on Quetta Gladiators (QUE). Peshawar Zalmi performed brilliantly in the last game, defeating Multan Sultans by 24 runs. Batting first, Peshawar posted a total of 196 runs, while Multan scored just 172. For Peshawar, Kusal Mendis emerged as the top scorer with 68 runs off just 40 balls. Apart from him, Mohammad Haris played well and scored 38 runs. In the bowling department, Sufiyan Muqeem performed well and took three wickets, while Iftikhar Ahmed and Nahid Rana took two wickets each.

On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators also performed well in the previous game, as they won by 61 runs against Rawalpindi. Batting first, Quetta posted 182, while Rawalpindi were all out for just 121. Rilee Rossouw emerged as the top scorer for Quetta with 53 runs off 42 deliveries. While Saud Shakeel also provided a good start with 42 off just 39 balls.

In the bowling department, Quetta performed outstandingly. Jahandad Khan, Usman Tariq and Saud Shakeel stood out as the top performers with the ball as they took two wickets each; apart from them, Abrar Ahmed and Kashif Bhatti also bowled well and took one wicket each.

Match Information

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 23

Pakistan Super League, 15 Apr 2026, Wed, 7:30 PM IST ,National Stadium, Karachi

Broadcast

N/A

Live Stream

N/A

Weather Report

National Stadium, Karachi

Haze

35.8°C

32% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Peshawar Zalmi

W
W
W
W
NR

Quetta Gladiators

W
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

330 Runs

6 Matches

2

Babar Azam

PES - bat

301 Runs

6 Matches

3

Hasan Nawaz

QUE - bat

234 Runs

6 Matches

4

Saud Shakeel

QUE - bat

193 Runs

6 Matches

5

Mohammad Haris

PES - wk

149 Runs

6 Matches

6

Shamyl Hussain

QUE - bat

141 Runs

5 Matches

1

Abdul Samad

PES - bat

242.42

6 Matches

2

Jahandad Khan

QUE - bat

207.69

2 Matches

3

Michael Bracewell

PES - all

177.19

6 Matches

4

Iftikhar Ahmed

PES - all

168.42

5 Matches

5

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

165.83

6 Matches

6

Mohammad Haris

PES - wk

163.74

6 Matches

1

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

16 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Iftikhar Ahmed

PES - all

10 Wkts

5 Matches

3

Nahid Rana

PES - bowl

7 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Abrar Ahmed

QUE - bowl

7 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Saud Shakeel

QUE - bat

5 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Ahmed Daniyal

QUE - bowl

5 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Nahid Rana

PES - bowl

5.43

4 Matches

2

Usman Tariq

QUE - bowl

6.79

6 Matches

3

Jahandad Khan

QUE - bat

7.00

2 Matches

4

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

7.70

6 Matches

5

Saud Shakeel

QUE - bat

7.78

6 Matches

6

Shoriful Islam

PES - bowl

7.93

5 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Peshawar Zalmi

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), K Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Sufyan Moqim

Bench : Khalid Usman, JM Vince, AM Hardie, Ali Raza, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Baig, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Brian Bennett, M Basit, Tanzid Hasan

Quetta Gladiators

Saud Shakeel (C), SB Harper (wk), RR Rossouw, H Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, B Jacobs, J Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, K Ahmed

Bench : Bismillah Khan, BR McDermott, Shamyl Hussain, TK Curran, Brett Hampton, K Zaib, Jahanzaib Sultan, Ahsan Ali, Saqib Khan, Waseem Akram, Alzarri Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is widely regarded as a batting-friendly surface. The pitch generally supports aggressive stroke play, enabling batters to score at a brisk pace. However, as the game advances, it gradually offers more assistance to spinners. Furthermore, the presence of heavy dew in evening matches often gives an advantage to teams batting second. The surface usually delivers high-scoring games, with an average first-innings score of about 178 runs.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

178

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Babar Azam PES | BAT

Babar Azam is a top-class batter who has consistently delivered impressive performances in the PSL. He has scored 413 runs across his last 10 matches. Given his current form, he is well-positioned to make a significant impact this season.

8.5
VC

Saud Shakeel QUE | BAT

Saud Shakeel is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 42 runs and taken two wickets against Rawalpindi in the previous game. He is a key player for Quetta this season.

9

Kusal Mendis PES | WK

Kusal Mendis is a good T20 batter and has performed well recently. He has scored 341 runs in the last 6 games, including 68 in the previous game against Multan. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Multan Sultans this season.

6

Hasan Nawaz QUE | BAT

Hasan Nawaz is a good, top-class batter and has also performed well in the PSL. He has scored 510 runs in the last 10 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Quetta Gladiators this season.

5.5

Usman Tariq QUE | BOWL

Usman Tariq is an excellent spinner and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 11 wickets in the last 8 games, including two wickets in the last game. He can perform well this season.

7.5

Sufyan Moqim PES | BAT

Sufiyan Muqim has performed exceptionally well in the PSL recently. He has taken 13 wickets in the last six games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Shahnawaz Dahani

PES | BOWL

9

Aaron Hardie

PES | ALL

Last Updated On - Apr 15 2026 9:45 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

6 : 5

QUE

Credits Left
15.5/100

Mega League
Sam Harper

7.5

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Mohammad Haris

7.5

Hasan Nawaz
VC

6

Rilee Rossouw

8

Babar Azam

9

Iftikhar Ahmed

8

Saud Shakeel

8.5

Usman Tariq

5.5

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

Nahid Rana

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

PES

6 : 5

QUE

Credits Left
14/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Mohammad Haris

7.5

Hasan Nawaz

6

Rilee Rossouw

8

Babar Azam
VC

9

Iftikhar Ahmed

8

Michael Bracewell

8

Saud Shakeel
C

8.5

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Usman Tariq

5.5

Nahid Rana

8

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