Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Live Score PSL 2026: Kings Beat Gladiators By 14 Runs

Quetta Gladiators continued their strong start to reach 75/0 by the end of the sixth over, with Shamyl Hussain leading the charge. He tore into Mir Hamza, smashing boundaries and a six to bring up his half-century on debut, putting Quetta firmly in control. However, the momentum shifted soon after as Karachi Kings fought back through spin. Adam Zampa applied the brakes with a tight seventh over, and the breakthrough came in the eighth when Salman Agha dismissed Hussain for a well-made 52. The pressure mounted in the following overs as Zampa struck again, removing Khawaja Nafay, while Moeen Ali chipped in with a crucial wicket of Saud Shakeel in the 10th over. From cruising at 75 without loss, Quetta slipped to 95/3 by the end of 10 overs, as Karachi Kings staged an impressive comeback by tightening the scoring and picking up key wickets.

Quetta Gladiators made a flying start in their chase, racing to 56/0 at the end of five overs against Karachi Kings. Saud Shakeel set the tone early with two boundaries in the opening over, while Shamyl Hussain quickly joined the attack, smashing a six and a four in the second over. The duo kept the momentum going, rotating strike smartly in the third before shifting gears again.

Quetta’s acceleration came in the fourth over as Hussain took on Hasan Ali, hammering a six and a four in a 16-run over. The aggressive approach continued in the fifth, with another six from Hussain and a boundary from Shakeel bringing up a solid half-century opening stand. With both batters looking in control and scoring freely, Quetta ended the powerplay in a dominant position without losing a wicket.

Usman Tariq went for 13 runs as Moeen Ali accelerated with a six and a boundary, taking the attack to Quetta Gladiators. Despite some tight deliveries, Karachi managed to keep the momentum going in the death overs. Alzarri Joseph picked up a key wicket but conceded 12 runs. Moeen Ali struck a crucial six, while Shahid Aziz was dismissed, caught in the deep by Rilee Rossouw. A mixed over with both runs and a wicket. Ahmed Daniyal conceded 13 runs in the final over as Karachi finished strongly. Moeen Ali closed in on a half-century with a boundary, while Hasan Ali ended the innings with a four. A solid finish pushed Karachi Kings to a competitive total of 181/7.

Abrar Ahmed went for 12 runs as Khushdil Shah provided a late push with two boundaries, including a powerful straight drive. Moeen Ali rotated strike, keeping the scoreboard ticking. A productive over for Karachi as they tried to accelerate. Ahmed Daniyal delivered another key breakthrough for Quetta Gladiators, dismissing Khushdil Shah in the deep. He kept things tight, conceding just 6 runs in the over. Moeen Ali and Shahid Aziz added a few singles, but Karachi Kings continued to lose wickets at crucial stages.

Moeen Ali counterattacked brilliantly against Tom Curran, scoring the bulk of the runs in a 14-run over. He struck two boundaries and a six, taking advantage of a loose full toss and a slower delivery to shift momentum back towards Karachi Kings. A strong over for Karachi as they looked to accelerate in the death overs.

Alzarri Joseph delivered an excellent over, conceding just a single to keep things tight for Quetta Gladiators. Moeen Ali struggled to get going, while Azam Khan managed just one run. A highly disciplined over that built pressure. Usman Tariq struck a crucial blow, bowling Azam Khan for 14. Despite a wide early in the over, he kept things under control, conceding only 3 runs. Moeen Ali and Khushdil Shah added a couple of singles, but Karachi Kings continued to lose momentum.

Usman Tariq bowled a tight over, giving away just 3 runs to keep Quetta Gladiators in control. Azam Khan and Moeen Ali managed only a couple of singles, struggling to find boundaries. There was also a brief mix-up between the batters, but no damage was done. A disciplined over that further slowed Karachi Kings’ scoring rate.

Abrar Ahmed delivered a crucial over for Quetta Gladiators, conceding just 6 runs and removing the well-set David Warner. Warner attempted a sweep but mistimed it, handing a simple caught-and-bowled chance after scoring 35. Azam Khan and Moeen Ali rotated strike with singles and a couple to keep things moving. A tidy and impactful over that put Karachi Kings under pressure.

Usman Tariq went for 11 runs in his first over as Azam Khan made an immediate impact. Azam finished the over in style with a powerful six over long-on and added a couple earlier, putting pressure back on Quetta Gladiators. David Warner rotated strike with singles, keeping the innings steady. A good over for Karachi Kings as they closed in on the 100-run mark.

Ahmed Daniyal delivered another impactful over for Quetta Gladiators, conceding just 6 runs and picking up a key wicket. Saad Baig started with a boundary but struggled to build momentum afterward. Daniyal struck on the final ball as Baig was caught in the deep by Khawaja Nafay for 30. A tight over that slowed Karachi Kings and added pressure.

David Warner making it count! 

Abrar Ahmed was taken on in his second over as Saad Baig found his rhythm. Baig struck two well-placed boundaries, one to fine leg and another to backward square leg, to keep the scoreboard moving. David Warner rotated strike with a single, while a few singles and a dot completed the over. Karachi Kings added 11 runs, continuing their steady progress.

Hasan Nawaz conceded 10 runs in his first over as David Warner continued to lead the charge. Warner smashed a clean six over deep square leg and added a couple more runs to keep the momentum going. Saad Baig chipped in with a single, but the over ended with a dot. A steady over for Karachi Kings as they moved to 70/2.

Tom Curran continued but Saad Baig took the attack to him, striking two well-timed boundaries to bring up the team’s fifty. David Warner added a single, while Curran kept things tight otherwise. A productive over for Karachi, yielding 10 runs. Abrar Ahmed made a tidy start with the ball for Quetta Gladiators, conceding just 6 runs. Saad Baig picked up a boundary early but struggled to rotate strike later, with a couple of LBW appeals adding pressure. A controlled over from Abrar helped slow the scoring rate.

Ahmed Daniyal struck a crucial blow for Quetta Gladiators despite conceding runs. Salman Agha looked in great touch, smashing three consecutive fours to keep the scoreboard ticking rapidly. However, Daniyal had the last laugh, trapping Agha lbw for a quickfire 22. David Warner added a single earlier in the over. A mixed but impactful over, yielding 13 runs and an important wicket.

David Warner took charge against Alzarri Joseph, smashing four consecutive boundaries to put the pressure back on Quetta Gladiators. He capitalised on loose deliveries, especially on the pads, racing to 20 off 9 balls. A single followed before Salman Agha saw off the final ball. A big over for Karachi Kings, with 17 runs coming off it to gain early momentum.

Tom Curran was taken on in the second over as Salman Agha shifted gears with an aggressive approach. He struck a well-placed four down the ground and followed it up with a powerful six over backward square leg, collecting the bulk of the runs. David Warner survived a close chance early in the over, picking up a single, while Curran also beat the bat a couple of times. Despite a few good deliveries, 11 runs came off the over, giving Karachi early momentum.

Karachi Kings 3/1 (1)

Alzarri Joseph made an early impact for Quetta, conceding just 3 runs and picking up a wicket in the opening over. Muhammad Waseem struggled against the movement and was caught by Rilee Rossouw for a duck after attempting a loose lofted shot. David Warner managed 2 runs, while Salman Agha got off the mark cautiously. A tight and disciplined start from the Gladiators.

David Warner and Muhammad Waseem open innings for Karachi. Alzarri Joseph has the new ball for Quetta! 

A re-look at the lineups! 

Quetta Gladiators have won the toss and opted to field first!

The Karachi boys have arrived at the stadium! 

Available overseas players Quetta will be having in today’s match!

Clashes between Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings have usually been tightly fought, with both sides taking turns to dominate over the years. Their contests have often delivered exciting finishes, many decided in the closing overs. While Quetta have been slightly more consistent overall, Karachi have managed to spring surprises with some notable victories.

Quetta Gladiators head into PSL 2026 determined to go one better after ending as runners-up last season. With a strong mix of experienced players and attacking batters at the top, they have the ability to dominate games quickly. However, their success will depend on delivering consistently across both batting and bowling. While the batting looks solid, the bowlers will need to handle pressure moments effectively, especially at the Gaddafi Stadium. Early breakthroughs and tight middle overs could be key to a winning start.

Karachi Kings will be looking for a solid reset this season after inconsistent performances in previous editions. With a well-balanced squad combining experienced names and young talent, they have the tools to build early momentum. Their batting depth stands out as a key strength, but disciplined bowling—especially in the final overs—will be crucial. A positive result against Quetta Gladiators could give them valuable confidence going forward.

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