Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans meet in Match 13 of PSL 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with both teams carrying mixed momentum into this important mid-season clash. Multan Sultans enter slightly ahead on form, while Quetta Gladiators aim to recover consistency after an inconsistent start.
Match Details
Match: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans, Match 13, PSL 2026
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM PST | 2:30 PM GMT
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Not available in India; available through official PSL broadcasters and digital partners in respective global regions
Team Overviews
Quetta Gladiators, led by Saud Shakeel, have shown flashes of quality but remain inconsistent. They started their campaign with a narrow loss against Karachi Kings before bouncing back with a convincing win over Hyderabad Kingsmen. However, their most recent outing exposed their middle-order vulnerabilities as Islamabad United dominated them in a one-sided chase.
Multan Sultans, captained by Ashton Turner, have looked more settled. They began the season with consecutive wins over Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen, showcasing strong batting depth and controlled bowling execution. Although they suffered a setback against Lahore Qalandars in a shortened match, they still remain among the top-performing sides of the tournament.
Key Players
For Quetta Gladiators, Rilee Rossouw and Ben McDermott hold key responsibilities in the batting unit, while Saud Shakeel anchors the innings. Abrar Ahmed has been their standout bowler, using his wrist-spin effectively in the middle overs. Alzarri Joseph and Tom Curran provide pace and experience.
For Multan Sultans, Sahibzada Farhan has been in excellent form at the top, delivering consistent and aggressive starts. Steven Smith brings stability and control in the middle order, while Ashton Turner adds leadership and finishing ability. Mohammad Wasim Jr and Peter Siddle strengthen the pace attack, while Mohammad Nawaz offers spin balance.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 15
Quetta Gladiators Won: 6
Multan Sultans Won: 9
No Result/Tied: 0
First Meeting: March 3, 2018
Most Recent Meeting: May 18, 2025
Multan Sultans hold a clear edge in the head-to-head record, although Quetta Gladiators have occasionally produced strong performances in key encounters.
Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has produced batting-friendly conditions throughout PSL 2026. High-scoring games have been common, with teams regularly crossing 180 and even 200 when batting first.
However, bowlers who use variations and smart lengths have also found assistance, especially in the middle overs. Wrist spinners and slower bowlers have remained effective in controlling scoring. A par score is expected to be around 185–195, with anything above 200 putting strong pressure on the chasing side.
Probable Match Scenarios
If Quetta Gladiators bat first, they will aim to stabilize early through Saud Shakeel and build around Rossouw and McDermott. Their key challenge will be maintaining a strong scoring rate against Multan’s disciplined bowling attack.
If Multan Sultans bat first, Sahibzada Farhan’s form at the top gives them a strong platform. With Smith and Turner in the middle order, they can accelerate towards a 190-plus total, which is highly competitive at this venue.
Probable Playing XIs
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
Multan Sultans: Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram
Key Performers
Sahibzada Farhan remains the most in-form batter in the match, showing excellent consistency and strike rate at the top. Abrar Ahmed stands out for Quetta Gladiators with his ability to break partnerships in the middle overs and maintain control under pressure.
Match Prediction
Multan Sultans enter this contest with slightly better balance, stronger recent form, and more depth in both batting and bowling. Quetta Gladiators have match-winners but lack consistency across innings. Based on current momentum and squad balance, Multan Sultans hold a narrow advantage.
