Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Live Score, PSL 2026: Warner vs Shakeel, Pitch Report & AI Match Prediction
QUE vs KAR: Match Overview
- Tournament: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Toss: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- Current Status: Karachi Kings are batting in the first innings.
- Live Score Summary: Karachi Kings 85/2 (8.2 overs).
In-Game Highlights (1st Innings)
- David Warner (C): Leading from the front with a blistering 32 off 18 balls* (4×4, 1×6).
- Saad Baig: Providing excellent support with 30 off 19 balls*.
- Wickets: Muhammad Waseem (0) and Salman Agha (22) have been dismissed.
- Bowling: Alzarri Joseph and Ahmed Daniyal have picked up one wicket each.
Head-to-Head Record (Overall PSL)
Quetta has historically dominated this fixture, though Karachi’s new-look squad under David Warner looks much more aggressive.
- Total Matches: 20
- Quetta Gladiators Won: 13
- Karachi Kings Won: 7
Pitch Report: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The pitch is a typical Lahore “belter”—flat with true bounce.
- Batting: Excellent for stroke-play. The average first-innings score in recent PSL matches here is 175–195.
- Bowling: Pacers get some carry early on, but it becomes a graveyard for bowlers as the game progresses.
- Dew Factor: Significant dew is expected under lights in late March, which is why Quetta chose to bowl first. Gripping the ball will be difficult for Karachi’s spinners (Zampa, Moeen) in the second innings.
Playing XIs
| Quetta Gladiators (QUE) | Karachi Kings (KAR) |
| Saud Shakeel (C) | David Warner (C) |
| Hasan Nawaz | Muhammad Waseem |
| Rilee Rossouw | Salman Agha |
| Ben McDermott | Saad Baig |
| Khawaja Nafay | Moeen Ali |
| Tom Curran | Azam Khan (WK) |
| Alzarri Joseph | Khushdil Shah |
| Abrar Ahmed | Shahid Aziz |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Hasan Ali |
| Usman Tariq | Adam Zampa |
| Shamyl Hussain | Mir Hamza |
Dream11 Expert Prediction & Fantasy Tips
Top Picks & Captaincy Choices
- David Warner (C): In sublime form (SR 177.78 today). A must-have as Captain/VC.
- Rilee Rossouw: A PSL legend who thrives in Lahore. He will be the anchor for Quetta’s chase.
- Abrar Ahmed: Though he hasn’t taken a wicket yet today, his mystery spin is crucial in the middle overs.
- Azam Khan: Batting lower today but can change the game in 10 balls. Keep him for his wicket-keeping points.
Differential Picks
- Saad Baig: Currently batting well (30*). He is a low-ownership player who could provide a massive boost.
- Alzarri Joseph: His extra pace is unsettling the Karachi top order.
Expert Analysis
Quetta has the advantage due to the toss. The dew will make the ball like a “bar of soap” for Adam Zampa and Moeen Ali later tonight. Expect a high-scoring chase where Saud Shakeel and Rossouw will be the keys for the Gladiators.