The 23rd match of HBL PSL Season 11 will see an exciting clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium, Karachi. Peshawar are currently in dominant form, while Quetta are trying to build consistency after a mixed season so far.
Both teams have strong squads, making this a crucial mid-tournament battle for playoff positioning.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Match Number | 23rd Match, PSL 11 |
| Date | 15 April 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM PST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Format | T20 |
Peshawar Zalmi Squad
| No. | Player | Role |
| 1 | Babar Azam (c) | Batter |
| 2 | Aamer Jamal | Allrounder |
| 3 | Abdul Samad | Middle-Order Batter |
| 4 | Abdul Subhan | Bowler |
| 5 | Ali Raza | Bowler |
| 6 | Brian Bennett | Allrounder |
| 7 | Michael Bracewell | Batting Allrounder |
| 8 | Farhan Yousaf | Middle-Order Batter |
| 9 | Aaron Hardie | Allrounder |
| 10 | Iftikhar Ahmed | Middle-Order Batter |
| 11 | Kashif Ali | Bowler |
| 12 | Khalid Usman | Bowling Allrounder |
| 13 | Khurram Shahzad | Bowler |
| 14 | Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 15 | Mohammad Basit | Bowler |
| 16 | Mohammad Basit Ali | Batter |
| 17 | Mohammad Haris | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 18 | Nahid Rana | Bowler |
| 19 | Shahnawaz Dahani | Bowler |
| 20 | Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
| 21 | Sufiyan Muqeem | Bowler |
| 22 | Tanzid Hasan | Opening Batter |
Quetta Gladiators Squad
| No. | Player | 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 | Hasan Nawaz | Top-Order Batter |
| 10 | Bevon Jacobs | Middle-Order Batter |
| 11 | Jahandad Khan | Allrounder |
| 12 | Jahanzaib Sultan | Batter |
| 13 | Alzarri Joseph | Bowler |
| 14 | Kashif Bhatti | Allrounder |
| 15 | Khalil Ahmed | Bowler |
| 16 | Khan Zaib | Bowler |
| 17 | Khawaja Nafay | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 18 | Ben McDermott | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 19 | Rilee Rossouw | Top-Order Batter |
| 20 | Saqib Khan | Bowler |
| 21 | Shamyl Hussain | Opening Batter |
| 22 | Usman Tariq | Bowler |
| 23 | Wasim Akram | Bowler |
Captains Information
Peshawar Zalmi Captain
Babar Azam
One of the world’s most consistent batters, Babar Azam leads Zalmi with calm leadership and top-order stability. His form is key to Zalmi’s unbeaten run.
Quetta Gladiators Captain
Saud Shakeel
A technically solid left-handed batter, Saud Shakeel focuses on anchoring innings and building partnerships under pressure.
Head to Head Record
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | 26 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 26 | 12 | 13 | 1 |
Peshawar Zalmi have a slight overall edge with 13–12 in PSL history, but Quetta have recently dominated some encounters.
Key Players to Watch
Peshawar Zalmi
1. Babar Azam
In excellent touch this season, providing consistent starts and anchoring innings.
2. Kusal Mendis
Explosive wicketkeeper-batter, recently scoring a strong 68-run knock and giving Zalmi aggressive starts.
3. Sufiyan Muqeem
Key spinner who has been taking regular wickets and controlling middle overs.
Quetta Gladiators
1. Hasan Nawaz
One of Quetta’s most in-form batters with consistent high-impact performances.
2. Rilee Rossouw
Experienced middle-order batter capable of changing match momentum quickly.
3. Abrar Ahmed
Lead spinner for Quetta, known for breaking partnerships in middle overs.
Current Form (Last 5 Matches)
Peshawar Zalmi
- W – W – W – W – W
- Strong batting + consistent bowling
- Currently unbeaten in PSL 11
Quetta Gladiators
- L – W – L – L – W
- Inconsistent but capable of strong wins
- Recently defeated Rawalpindiz by 61 runs
Which Team is Stronger?
Peshawar Zalmi Strengths:
- Unbeaten run in tournament
- Deep batting lineup
- Strong spin attack
Quetta Gladiators Strengths:
- Match-winners like Rossouw & Hasan Nawaz
- Dangerous spin attack
- Ability to upset big teams
Overall, Peshawar Zalmi are stronger based on current form (65–35 winning chances).
Match Prediction & Pitch Report Insight
The National Stadium, Karachi is generally a batting-friendly surface, offering good bounce and value for shots, especially under lights. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play in the middle overs.
Pitch & Conditions:
- Slightly batting-friendly early on
- Slower grip for spinners in middle overs
- Mild dew factor expected, which can make bowling second slightly difficult
- Outfield remains quick, helping run-scoring in powerplay
Chasing vs Defending:
Chasing is slightly easier due to dew and better batting conditions under lights
However, anything above 190 becomes tricky to chase consistently.
Final Verdict
This match is expected to be competitive, but Peshawar Zalmi’s consistent form, balanced squad, and winning momentum make them clear favourites going into Match no 23 of PSL 11.