Match 9 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played between Quetta Gladiators (QUE) and Islamabad United (ISL) in what promises to be a high-intensity contest at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Thursday, April 02. With both teams at contrasting stages early in the tournament, this clash could play a crucial role in shaping the points table.
Quetta Gladiators have made a good start to the season, winning one encounter while losing one. Islamabad United, on the other hand, have to up their game after losing one game, while their second game was washed out due to rain. They are sitting at the sixth position on the table.
QUE vs ISL: Match Details
| Match | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United, Match 9, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, April 02, 3:00 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, is hosting the early part of the PSL for this edition. All the matches so far have been on fairly batting-friendly wickets with little help for the bowlers. But, if the bowlers bowl in the right areas, there is something in store for them as well.
QUE vs ISL: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 26 |
| Won by QUE | 12 |
| Won by ISL | 10 |
| Tied / No Results | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | February 04, 2016 |
| Most Recent Fixture | May 21, 2025 |
QUE vs ISL: Predicted 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
Islamabad United
Andries Gous (wk), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad
QUE vs ISL: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shamyl Hussain
The left-handed batter from Pakistan, Shamyl Hussain, is having a dream PSL 2026. In the first two matches, he has scored two consecutive fifties for his side. He was also named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance against Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Probable Best Bowler: Abrar Ahmed
The leg-spinner from Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed, had a stellar outing in Quetta Gladiators' win over Hyderabad Kinsmen in the 5th match of the PSL 2026. Defending a total of 174, the 27-year-old bowled brilliantly, picking up three wickets in his four overs, giving away just 23 runs. If Gladiators are to win this contest, Abrar will have to repeat the same performance.
