Quetta Gladiators look to continue their momentum against winless Islamabad United in an afternoon contest at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Shamyl Hussain has been in sensational form with back-to-back fifties, scoring 106 runs in two matches to lead all scorers in PSL 2026.
Gladiators bounced back brilliantly from their opening loss to Karachi Kings, thrashing Hyderabad Kingsmen by 40 runs behind Abrar Ahmed’s 3/23.
United desperately need a result after losing their opener to Multan Sultans by 5 wickets, with their second game against Peshawar Zalmi washed out.
Shadab Khan’s side sits sixth on the table. The clash takes place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST (9:30 AM GMT).
QTG vs ISU PSL 2026 Match 9 Odds and Prediction
Quetta Gladiators hold a slight edge with better form and tournament momentum, while Islamabad United are desperate for their first win of PSL 2026.
| Platform | QTG Win Odds | ISU Win Odds | Toss Odds (QTG) | Toss Odds (ISU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 1.95 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 1.88 | 1.92 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.82 | 2.00 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.85 | 1.95 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
QTG vs ISU PSL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
Quetta Gladiators hold a slight edge in this rivalry between two former PSL champions, winning 12 of 26 encounters.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators | 26 | 12 | 10 | 46.15% |
| Islamabad United | 26 | 10 | 12 | 38.46% |
Note: Four matches ended with no result. Quetta famously posted the highest PSL total ever (263/3) against Islamabad in PSL 2025, with Rossouw (104) and Nawaz (100*) both hitting centuries in the same innings.
QTG vs ISU PSL 2026 Probable XI
Both teams are expected to field unchanged XIs. Quetta’s top order with Shamyl Hussain and Hasan Nawaz firing, while Islamabad relies on Devon Conway and Shadab Khan to deliver.
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
QTG vs ISU PSL 2026 Pitch Report and Weather Report
The Gaddafi Stadium continues to produce batting-friendly tracks with an average first innings score of 178 in PSL 2026.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with true bounce |
| Batting Condition | Stroke-makers will enjoy, high-scoring expected |
| Bowling Condition | Bowlers rewarded for hitting right lengths |
| Dew Factor | Minimal impact (afternoon match) |
| Average First/Second Innings Score | 178 (1st innings), 180+ is competitive |
QTG vs ISU Toss Factor
Being an afternoon fixture, dew will not be a significant factor in this contest. Captains may prefer batting first to post a competitive total on a flat surface. Any score above 180 will be challenging for the chasing side.
QTG vs ISU Weather Report
Warm conditions expected in Lahore with no rain concerns for Thursday’s afternoon fixture.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27-32°C |
| Weather | Hazy to partly cloudy |
| Wind | Light breeze |
| Humidity | 45-50% |
| Rain Chances | 10% (No interruption expected) |
QTG vs ISU PSL 2026 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Shamyl Hussain (QTG) | 106 runs in 2 matches, back-to-back fifties, Player of the Match vs HYK |
| Hasan Nawaz (QTG) | 72 runs in 2 matches, scored 53 vs HYK, PSL century vs ISU in 2025 |
| Abrar Ahmed (QTG) | 3/23 in 4 overs vs HYK, match-winning spell |
| Shadab Khan (ISU) | 163 runs and 10 wickets in last 8 PSL games, captain needs to fire |
| Devon Conway (ISU) | Key overseas signing, top-order stability required |
| Salman Irshad (ISU) | 11 wickets in 6 PSL matches, strike bowler |
