QUE vs KAR Dream11 Prediction, Match 2, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Quetta Gladiators set to face Karachi Kings in the 2nd match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, on Friday, March 27.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 26 Mar 2026, 23:18 IST

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Preview

In the second match of the PSL 2026, Quetta Gladiators (QUE) will take on Karachi Kings (KAR). This will mark the first game of the season for both teams, and they will be eager to begin their campaign on a winning note.

Quetta Gladiators delivered an impressive performance last season, finishing as runners-up. In the final, they posted a competitive total of 201 while batting first, but Lahore successfully chased it down in the final over to clinch the title. Heading into this season, Quetta appear to be a well-balanced side under the leadership of Saud Shakeel. The team will rely on strong contributions with the bat from Saud Shakeel, Ben McDermott, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, and Sam Harper. In the bowling department, Abrar Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph, and Tom Curran are expected to play key roles.

On the other hand, Karachi Kings also had a commendable campaign last season but were eliminated after suffering a six-wicket defeat to the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, in the Eliminator. This season, however, they look like a more formidable unit with the potential to elevate their performance. Led by David Warner, the Kings will look for solid performances from Salman Agha, David Warner, Reeza Hendricks, Muhammad Waseem, and Azam Khan in the batting lineup. Meanwhile, the bowling attack, featuring Adam Zampa, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Khuzaima Tanveer, will aim to deliver impactful performances.

Match Information

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, Match 2

Pakistan Super League, 27 Mar 2026, Fri, 7:30 PM IST ,Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Smoke

21.0°C

68% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Quetta Gladiators

L
W
W
NR
W

Karachi Kings

L
L
W
NR
NR

Probable Playing XI

Quetta Gladiators

Saud Shakeel (C), H Nawaz, RR Rossouw, BR McDermott (wk), Khawaja Nafay, TK Curran, Waseem Akram, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Ahmed Daniyal

Bench : Bismillah Khan, SB Harper, Shamyl Hussain, B Jacobs, J Khan, Brett Hampton, K Zaib, Ahsan Ali, Jahanzaib Sultan, Saqib Khan

Karachi Kings

David Warner (C), Waseem Muhammad, Agha Salman, MM Ali, Azam Khan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, A Zampa, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

Bench : Saad Baig, Aqib Ilyas, Rizwanullah Murad, Shahid Aziz, Ihsanullah, RR Hendricks, Mohammad Hamza, H Arshad

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, is considered to be a batting-friendly surface. This surface generally favours high scores, and the average first innings score is relatively high, which is around 178 runs. Batsmen find it easy to play strokes here. However, the pitch can prove challenging at times, as it offers bounce and pace ‌, making it a balanced pitch for both batsmen and bowlers.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

178

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
VC

David Warner KAR | BAT

David Warner is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 356 runs in the last 10 games. He is a key player for the Karachi Kings this season.

6
VC

Hasan Nawaz QUE | BAT

Hasan Nawaz is an excellent batter and has consistently performed well in the recent past. He also scored 357 runs in the last 10 games. He has the ability to perform well this season.

8

Khushdil Shah KAR | BAT

Khushdil Shah has performed exceptionally well in PSL history. He has scored 193 runs in the last 10 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

8

Rilee Rossouw QUE | BAT

Rilee Rossouw is a good top-order batter and also performed well in the PSL. He has scored 2287 runs in 95 games in his PSL career. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Quetta Gladiators this season.

9

Hasan Ali KAR | BOWL

Hasan Ali is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 16 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

5.5

Usman Tariq QUE | BOWL

Usman Tariq is an excellent mystery spinner. He took 7 wickets in the last three games. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well for Quetta this season.

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8.5

Bismillah Khan

QUE | WK

7.5

Jahandad Khan

QUE | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Mar 26 2026 11:18 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

QUE

4 : 7

KAR

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11.5/100

Mega League
Ben McDermott

8.5

Azam Khan

8

Hasan Nawaz
VC

6

Rilee Rossouw

8

David Warner
C

9

Salman Ali Agha

9

Khushdil Shah

8

Moeen Ali

8.5

Usman Tariq

5.5

Hasan Ali

9

Adam Zampa

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

QUE

5 : 6

KAR

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12/100

Head To Head
Ben McDermott

8.5

Azam Khan

8

Hasan Nawaz
C

6

Rilee Rossouw
VC

8

David Warner

9

Salman Ali Agha

9

Khushdil Shah

8

Moeen Ali

8.5

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Usman Tariq

5.5

Hasan Ali

9

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