Islamabad United have looked rusty in the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League. They are aiming for the fourth PSL title, but they have yet to get a win this season. They started the season with a defeat against Multan Sultans, and their second encounter was completely washed out. That has left them with nothing after two games. Their next game is against Quetta Gladiators.
This match will be live from Gaddafi Stadium on April 2 (Thursday) at 3 PM IST. This is a crucial game for three-time champions, as they are currently in the second half of the leaderboard. Quetta Gladiators have opened their account with a win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in their previous game. They have a chance to carry on the momentum, and it will need a good batting performance from them. The United have a little underperforming bowling unit, and they need to find wicket-taking spells from their bowlers.
ISL vs QUE: Match Info.
·Tournament: Pakistan Super League 2026
·Match: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 9
·Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
·Time: 3:00 PM IST
·Date: April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
ISL vs QUE: Head-to-Head: ISL (10) – QUE (12)
The upcoming PSL contest will be the 23rd meeting between these sides in this league. Quetta Gladiators have a slight lead as they are leading the scoreline with 12 against ten for Islamabad United.
ISL vs QUE: Pitch Report
The wicket at Gaddafi Stadium is a paradise for batting. Already two 220+ scores have been achieved, and one was achieved in the previous game. The wicket does not have much assistance for the bowlers, and the boundaries are kept smaller. The fast outfield has also worked in favor of the batting sides. The average score here is around 170-180.
ISL vs QUE: Live Streaming Details
·TV: Not Televised in India
·Digital: No Streaming Platform
ISL vs QUE: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Thursday in Lahore shows some clouds during the game time. The temperature will be around 31°C with 22 percent humidity and an average wind speed of 9 km/h.
ISL vs QUE: Last Five Results
Islamabad United: W, L, L, L, NR
Quetta Gladiators: W, W, L, L, W
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators: Predicted XIs:
ISL: A. Gous (wk), D. Conway, S. Khan (c), S. Minhas, M. Chapman, H. Ali, F. Ashraf, I. Wasim, R. Gleeson, S. Mirza, S. Irshad
QUE: S. Hussain, S. Shakeel (c), K. Nafay, R. Rossouw, B. McDermott (wk), H. Nawaz, T. Curran, A. Joseph, A. Daniyal, A. Ahmed, U. Tariq
ISL vs QUE: Players to Watch out for
Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain has struck two half-centuries in two games and is in red-hot form. His long reach helped him to go big, and he is giving rapid starts to his team.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan has always been a top performer in the PSL. His ability to contribute in both units makes him an asset to any team. Being a captain, he is expected to do well here.
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Today’s Match Prediction: Both teams have good squads, and it will be about which team plans and executes well. The toss will have a key role because the wicket is fantastic for chasing and it can be an advantage. Secondly, Quetta Gladiators depend on their top order; that is where they can be put under pressure.
That is where it is important that someone from their top order plays long. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators have someone like McDermott and Nawaz in the middle order. Then, the Gladiators have a better bowling attack than the United. Having Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq is a luxury. Ahmed Daniyal and Alzarri Joseph have also bowled well. Hence, Quetta Gladiators will begin this game as favorites.
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