The 2nd match of Pakistan Super League 2026 is Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, being played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday, 27 March 2026 under lights. Date & time (IST): 27 March 2026, 7:30 pm (toss typically around 7:00 pm).Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Format: T20 (PSL group stage).
Quetta Gladiators enter the match as PSL 2025 finalists (runners‑up to Lahore Qalandars) and are aiming to assert themselves as title‑contenders again.
Karachi Kings are coming off a playoff qualification last season but were knocked out in the Eliminator, so they will look to start PSL 2026 strongly against a tough opponent.
Head‑to‑head
In T20 history, Quetta hold a healthy edge over Karachi: roughly 13 wins vs about 7 in 20 meetings.
The contest is expected to be high‑scoring; Gaddafi Stadium’s PSL average first‑innings total is around 173, while the chase averages closer to 149, giving a slight edge to the team batting first.
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LQ vs HHK Match Details
- Event: PSL 2026
- Teams: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings
- Date: 27 March 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM PST
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PSL 2026 Live Streaming Info
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 kicks off on March 26, 2026, and will run till May 3, 2026. This season includes 44 thrilling matches across 6 major stadiums in Pakistan: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Karachi, Multan, and Peshawar.
The tournament consists of 8 teams competing in a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a grand final.
- In Pakistan, PTV Sports and A Sports will also broadcast the matches live on TV. Tapmad and the Tamasha App will live stream all matches of the PSL 2025. Visit the Tapmad website or download the app for instant access.
- In the United States: FuboTV – Sign up for a free trial, download the app or visit the website, and tune into Willow TV to watch the live match.
- In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast and live-stream all matches of the PSL 2025 through their TV channel and Sky Go app.
- In Australia: PSL 2025 matches will be available on the Tapmad App (via subscription). Download the app for access to all live games.
- In New Zealand, PSL fans can watch matches via the Myco App or Tapmad, both offering global access to the tournament.
- In the Caribbean, SportsMax TV will provide live coverage of the PSL 2025 across the region.
- How to Watch the PSL Match for Free.
How to Watch the PSL Match for Free:
PSL 2026 matches are absolutely free through the following platforms: Tamasha App: Official broadcaster with HD quality (available on Android, iOS, and Web), PTV Sports & A Sports (TV & Online)
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd T20 PSL QQ vs KK 2026 will be live on Willow Cricket.
Live Score Info:
Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings
Team analysis
Quetta Gladiators
- Strengths:
- Strong top‑order with Mohammad Rizwan (wk) and a hard‑hitting opener (likely Babar Azam or Alex Lees).
- Death‑over power‑hitters and spin variety (e.g., Handsome type leg‑spin plus part‑time spinners).
- Weaknesses:
- Relatively thin middle order if top‑order fails; can be exposed by disciplined pace or high‑quality spin.
Karachi Kings
- Strengths:
- Explosive openers and middle‑order finishers (names like Mohammad Hafeez, Shan Masood, Imad Wasim, and Shoaib Nawaz/George Garton‑type overseas).
- Balanced attack with left‑arm spin and genuine pace options.
- Weaknesses:
- Slightly inconsistent batting depth in recent PSL editions; can struggle if early wickets fall.
Quetta Gladiators (Projected XI – 11)
- Babar Azam (c) – RH bat, part‑time off‑spin
- Alex Lees / Mohammad Rizwan – RH bat, WK option
- Mohammad Rizwan (if not opener) – WK+RH bat, anchor
- Saud Shakeel – RH bat, spin‑ball technique
- Iftikhar Ahmed – LH bat/all‑rounder
- Sahibzada Farhan – RH bat, hard‑hitter
- Muhammad Waseem – RH bat/KP option
- Aftab Ahmed – RH bat/all‑rounder
- Aamer Yamin – RH medium pacer
- Mir Hamza – Left‑arm pacer
- Umar Gul / Mohammad Musa / Aftab Ahmed type pacer
Note: Final XIs may shuffle Lees/Rizwan and adjust overseas pacer based on conditions.
Karachi Kings (Projected XI – 11)
- Babar Azam (if not with Quetta) / Shan Masood – RH bat, anchor
- Chris Lynn / no‑name overseas – RH bat, power‑hitter
- Mohammad Hafeez – RH bat/all‑rounder
- Saud Shakeel – RH bat
- Iftikhar Ahmed or another all‑rounder – LH bat/all‑rounder
- Imad Wasim – LH spinner/all‑rounder
- Shoaib Nawaz / George Garton – Pacer
- Usama Mir / left‑arm spinner – Wrist/left‑arm spinner
- Naseem Shah / Mohammad Amir type – Opening pacer
- Naseem Amir / Mohammad Musa – Pacer
- Mustafa Iqbal / another pacer
(Exact overseas names may differ slightly based on official squad and PSL‑2026 release‑list, but this structure reflects their likely balance.)
Key points for your preview
- Pitch: Gaddafi, Lahore – usually good for batting, first‑innings average around 173, so batting first has a slight edge.
- Head‑to‑head: Quetta lead Karachi historically in T20s (~13 wins vs ~7 in ~20 meetings), which gives them a psychological edge.
- Toss impact: The team winning the toss will likely prefer to bat first and chase the 170–180 band.
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