In the ninth game of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Quetta Gladiators (QUE) will square off against Islamabad United (ISL) in an expectedly thrilling, top-notch, and intense battle at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Thursday, April 2.
Quetta Gladiators have gotten a fairly good start for their campaign by winning one match and losing one match. On the other hand, Islamabad United has not been able to build any sort of momentum as they suffered one defeat, and their other match was a no-result due to rain, so they are at the bottom of the points table. This tie may end up being a major factor in deciding the early rankings of the competition.
IU vs QG Pitch Report
Matches in the early phase of PSL 2026 are being held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where conditions have largely favoured batters. The pitch offers good bounce and carry, allowing players to score freely. Dew in evening games has further made life difficult for bowlers, particularly spinners, who have struggled to maintain grip. The outfield has also remained quick, contributing to high-scoring encounters.
IU vs QG Weather Report
Weather conditions in Lahore have been pleasant this spring. While there is some cloud cover, no matches have been disrupted by rain so far. Temperatures are expected to remain moderate and likely drop slightly as the game progresses into the second innings.
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United – Probable Playing XI
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
Islamabad United
Andries Gous (wk), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United – Full Squads
Islamabad United: Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Imad Wasim, Max Bryant, Sahibzada Farhan, Haider Ali, Andries Gous (wk), Salman Irshad, Mehran Mumtaz, Shamar Joseph, Rachin Ravindra, Mohammad Nawaz, Mir Hamza, Sameen Gul, Dipendra Singh Airee.
Quetta Gladiators: Abrar Ahmed, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Spencer Johnson, Usman Tariq, Rilee Rossouw, Tom Curran, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faizan Akram, Ben McDermott, Saud Shakeel, Khanzada, Bismillah Khan (wk), Sajid Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Waqar Salamkheil, Sean Abbott, Bevon Jacobs.
