The 18th match of HBL PSL Season 11 brings an exciting clash between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz at the National Stadium, Karachi. Both teams are looking to improve their position in the points table after a mixed start to the season.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindiz |
| Match Number | 18th Match, PSL 11 |
| Date | 10 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM PST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Format | T20 |
| Live Broadcast | PTV Sports, A Sports, Geo Super, and Ten Sports |
Quetta Gladiators Squad
| # | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Saud Shakeel (c) | Middle-Order Batter |
| 2 | Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| 3 | Ahmed Daniyal | Bowler |
| 4 | Ahsan Ali | Top-Order Batter |
| 5 | Bismillah Khan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 6 | Tom Curran | Allrounder |
| 7 | Brett Hampton | Allrounder |
| 8 | Sam Harper | Top-Order Batter |
| 9 | Hassan Nawaz | Top-Order Batter |
| 10 | Bevon Jacobs | Middle-Order Batter |
| 11 | Jahandad Khan | Allrounder |
| 12 | Jahanzaib Sultan | Batter |
| 13 | Alzarri Joseph | Bowler |
| 14 | Khan Zaib | Bowler |
| 15 | Khawaja Nafay | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 16 | Ben McDermott | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 17 | Rilee Rossouw | Top-Order Batter |
| 18 | Saqib Khan | Bowler |
| 19 | Shamyl Hussain | Opening Batter |
| 20 | Usman Tariq | Bowler |
| 21 | Wasim Akram | Bowler |
Rawalpindiz Squad
| # | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Mohammad Rizwan (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 2 | Abdullah Fazal | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Amad Butt | Bowling Allrounder |
| 4 | Asif Afridi | Bowling Allrounder |
| 5 | Sam Billings | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 6 | Fawad Ali | Bowler |
| 7 | Dian Forrester | Batting Allrounder |
| 8 | Jalat Khan | Bowler |
| 9 | Kamran Ghulam | Allrounder |
| 10 | Usman Khawaja | Top-Order Batter |
| 11 | Cole McConchie | Allrounder |
| 12 | Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder |
| 13 | Mohammad Amir | Bowler |
| 14 | Mohammad Amir Khan | Bowler |
| 15 | Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| 16 | Razaullah | Bowler |
| 17 | Rishad Hossain | Allrounder |
| 18 | Saad Masood | Allrounder |
| 19 | Shahzaib Khan | Opening Batter |
| 20 | Yasir Khan | Top-Order Batter |
Captains Information
Quetta Gladiators Captain
Saud Shakeel
A technically strong left-handed batter, Saud Shakeel leads Quetta with a calm and composed approach. His focus is on building partnerships and stabilizing the middle order.
Rawalpindiz Captain
Mohammad Rizwan
One of the most consistent T20 batters in Pakistan, Rizwan brings leadership, experience, and stability. His ability to anchor innings makes him a key figure for Rawalpindiz.
Key Players to Watch
Quetta Gladiators
1. Hasan Nawaz
In top form this season, scoring heavily with a high strike rate and providing explosive starts.
2. Shamyl Hussain
A promising young batter known for his calm approach and ability to build innings under pressure.
3. Abrar Ahmed
A key wicket-taking spinner who controls the middle overs and breaks partnerships regularly.
Rawalpindiz
1. Mohammad Rizwan
The backbone of the batting lineup, known for consistency and match-winning knocks.
2. Daryl Mitchell
A reliable all-rounder who brings stability in the middle order and contributes with useful overs when needed.
3. Ben Sears
New Zealand pacer bringing fresh pace and aggression to the bowling attack.
Current Form & Team Strength
Quetta Gladiators
- Mixed performance in PSL 11 so far
- Strong batting lineup but inconsistent finishing
- Bowling heavily dependent on spin attack
Rawalpindiz
- Struggling in early matches of the season
- Pace attack recently strengthened with new signings
- Still searching for balance in batting order
Which Team is Stronger
On paper, Quetta Gladiators look slightly stronger due to:
- Better top-order batting form
- Strong spin attack Abrar Ahmed factor
- More stable recent performances compared to Rawalpindiz
However, Rawalpindiz can be dangerous if:
- Rizwan plays a long innings
- New pace attack clicks early
- Middle order supports properly
Overall, Quetta holds a slight edge having 55–45 winning chances based on current form.
