The second match of HBL Pakistan Super League Season 11 features Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings. Both teams are eager to start their campaigns with a strong win. The match will take place at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on March 27, 2026 with a starting time of 7:00 PM PKT.
| Match | Teams | Venue | Date | Time | Format | Live Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSL 11 – Match 2 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | March 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM PKT | T20 | A Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super |
Quetta Gladiators Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Saud Shakeel (c) | Middle-order Batter |
| Ahsan Ali | Top-order Batter |
| Bismillah Khan (Wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tom Curran | All‑Rounder |
| Faisal Akram | Bowler |
| Sam Harper | Top‑order Batter |
| Hasan Nawaz | Top‑order Batter |
| Bevon Jacobs | Middle‑order Batter |
| Jahandad Khan | All‑Rounder |
| Spencer Johnson | Bowler |
| Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (Wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ben McDermott (Wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Rilee Rossouw | Top‑order Batter |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Shamyl Hussain | Opening Batter |
| Usman Tariq | Bowler |
| Wasim Akram Jr | Bowler |
Karachi Kings Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| David Warner | Opening Batter |
| Salman Agha | All‑Rounder |
| Moeen Ali | Batting All‑Rounder |
| Aqib Ilyas | Top‑order Batter |
| Azam Khan (Wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Reeza Hendricks | Opening Batter |
| Hasan Ali | Bowler |
| Ihsanullah | Bowler |
| Khushdil Shah | All‑Rounder |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | Bowler |
| Mir Hamza | Bowler |
| Muhammad Waseem | Opening Batter |
| Rizwanullah | Batter |
| Saad Baig (Wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Shahid Aziz | All‑Rounder |
| Abbas Afridi | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
Captains Brief
Saud Shakeel leads Quetta Gladiators. He anchors the middle order and has shown leadership skills in T20 cricket.
David Warner leads Karachi Kings. He brings international experience and aggressive batting along with tactical leadership.
Head to Head Record
| Matches Played | Quetta Wins | Karachi Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 13 | 7 |
Quetta has historically performed better in this fixture.
Winning Chances Analysis
Both teams are well-balanced, but Karachi Kings appear to have a slight edge. The reasons are:
- Karachi’s top order with David Warner and Khushdil Shah provides explosive batting which can set or chase high totals.
- Their bowling lineup combines strike bowlers and versatile spinners capable of taking wickets in middle overs.
- Quetta’s strength is in spin and batting depth, but Karachi’s ability to accelerate scoring and their experienced captain gives them a tactical advantage.
Quetta still has a chance due to head-to-head confidence and experience in pressure matches, but Karachi is marginally favoured to win this clash.
