Quetta Gladiators set to face Rawalpindi Pindiz in the 18th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, April 10.
Preview
In the 18th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Quetta Gladiators (QUE) will take on Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP). Quetta Gladiators also didn’t perform well in the previous game, suffering a 6-wicket defeat against Multan Sultans. Batting first, Quetta posted a total of 166 runs, while Multan chased down the target in 17.3 overs. Saud Shakeel emerged as the top scorer for Quetta with 56 runs off 41 deliveries. While Bevon Jacobs also provided a good start with 49 off just 31 balls. Among the bowlers, Hasan Nawaz performed well and took two wickets for 17 runs in his two-over spell. While Alzarri Joseph and Saud Shakeel also took one wicket each.
On the other hand, Rawalpindi Pindiz did not perform well at all and suffered their fourth consecutive defeat this season. In the previous game, they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Multan Sultans. Batting first, Rawalpindi posted a competitive total of 182 runs, which was successfully chased down by Multan in 16.2 overs.
Rawalpindi’s batting unit performed decently, with Sam Billings contributing 56 runs off 24 deliveries, while Kamran Ghulam added a solid 35. However, their bowling attack failed to make a significant impact. Mohammad Amir was the standout performer with the ball, claiming two wickets for 32 runs, while Amir Khan took one wicket.
Match Information
Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, Match 18
Pakistan Super League, 10 Apr 2026, Fri, 7:30 PM IST ,Karachi
Probable PlayingXI
Quetta Gladiators
Khawaja Nafay, Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel(C), H Nawaz, RR Rossouw, B Jacobs, TK Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Bench: Bismillah Khan, BR McDermott, Brett Hampton, J Khan, SB Harper, K Zaib, Jahanzaib Sultan, Ahsan Ali, Saqib Khan, Waseem Akram
Rawalpindi Pindiz
Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Fazal, DJ Mitchell, D Forrester, Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan(C), Sam Billings, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Amir Khan
Bench: LJ Evans, Shahzaib Khan-l, Amad Butt, Naseem Shah, Z Khan, F Ali, J Fraser-McGurk, Usman Khawaja, CE McConchie, Saad Masood, Jalat Khan
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Saud Shakeel QUE | bat – 8.5
Saud Shakeel is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 199 runs in the last ten games, including 56 runs against Multan in the previous game. He is a key player for Quetta this season.
Kamran Ghulam RP | bat – 8.5
Kamran Ghulam is a good, top-class batter and has also performed well in the PSL. He has scored 139 runs in the last 4 games, including 35 runs in the last game against Multan. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Rawalpindi this season.
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Hasan Nawaz QUE | BAT – 6
Hasan Nawaz is a good, top-class batter and has also performed well in the PSL. He has scored 471 runs in the last 10 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Quetta Gladiators this season.
Sam Billings RP | WK – 8.5
Sam Billings has performed well in PSL. He has scored 139 runs in the last 4 games, including 56 runs against Multan in the previous game. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Budget
Abrar Ahmed QUE | bowl – 8.5
Abrar Ahmed is an excellent spinner and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 14 wickets in the last 10 games. He can perform well this season.
Daryl Mitchell RP | bat – 8.5
Daryl Mitchell has performed well in the PSL this season. He has scored 124 runs and taken three wickets as well in the last 4 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
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Jahanzaib Sultan – QUE | BAT – 8
Ahsan Ali – QUE | BAT – 9
FAQs – QUE vs RAP Dream11 Prediction
Who is the captain of Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2026?
Saud Shakeel is leading Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2026.
Who is the captain of Rawalpindi Pindiz?
Mohammad Rizwan is captaining Rawalpindi Pindiz this season.
What is the pitch condition at National Stadium, Karachi?
The pitch at National Stadium is batting-friendly, supporting aggressive stroke play. Spinners get help later, and dew often favors chasing teams. The average first innings score is around 173 runs.
How did both teams perform in their recent PSL 2026 matches?
Quetta Gladiators lost their last match to Multan Sultans despite a solid batting effort. Meanwhile, Rawalpindi Pindiz are struggling, having suffered four consecutive defeats this season.
Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for QUE vs RAP Dream11 team?
Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam are strong captaincy picks. Other good options include Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell for vice-captain roles.
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