Quetta Gladiators will aim to bounce back from recent setbacks when they face Rawalpindiz in Match 18 of the Pakistan Super League. Rawalpindiz, meanwhile, are under pressure to end their losing streak and revive their campaign.
Match details
Venue: National Stadium
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM PST | 2:30 PM GMT
Team overviews
Quetta Gladiators have struggled for consistency this season, managing just one win in four matches. Led by Saud Shakeel, the team will be eager to avoid a third consecutive defeat and stay in contention for the playoffs.
Rawalpindiz, captained by Mohammad Rizwan, have endured a disappointing run so far, losing all four matches. Despite their poor start, they still have time to recover, but a turnaround must begin immediately.
Key players
For Quetta Gladiators, Hasan Nawaz has been in outstanding form, scoring 158 runs in four matches. His consistency at the top makes him a key figure. With the ball, Ahmed Daniyal has impressed with five wickets and will be crucial again.
Rawalpindiz will rely on captain Mohammad Rizwan to anchor the innings. Contributions from players like Daryl Mitchell and Sam Billings will be essential for stability and acceleration.
Head-to-head record
This will be the first meeting between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz in the PSL, making it an evenly poised contest with no historical advantage for either side.
Pitch report
The surface at National Stadium has proven to be challenging for batters in PSL 2026 so far. The average first-innings score has been around 123, indicating assistance for bowlers. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first, as chasing could be easier with a clear target.
Probable playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators (Captain: Saud Shakeel):
Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Rawalpindiz (Captain: Mohammad Rizwan):
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Amir Khan, Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir
Probable match scenarios
If Quetta Gladiators bat first, they will aim to post a competitive total between 145 and 155. Their bowlers will then look to defend by exploiting the pitch conditions.
If Rawalpindiz bat first, they are expected to score around 150 to 160. However, their recent struggles suggest they must improve their batting execution to stay competitive.
Live streaming and broadcast
Pakistan: A Sports (TV), Tapmad
India: Not officially available
UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go
Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
Global: Official PSL broadcasting partners depending on region
Match prediction
Both teams are struggling, but Quetta Gladiators have shown slightly better form compared to Rawalpindiz. With a more in-form batting unit and a balanced bowling attack, Quetta hold a slight edge and are favorites to win this contest.
