KAR vs QUE Match Preview: Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Playing XI
The Pakistan Super League continues to deliver thrilling T20 action as Karachi Kings take on Quetta Gladiators at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. This highly anticipated PSL clash promises massive points for your fantasy contests.
Here is your ultimate Dream11 Prediction and guide to building a Fantasy Winning Team.
Match Details
- Match: Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators
- Date: 27 March 2026
- Time: 19:00 PKT / 19:30 IST
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- Catch the live action on Tamasha and PTV Sports.
Weather Report
Lahore will experience a warm evening with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius. The Rain impact is zero, ensuring a full game. However, the Dew factor will be prominent in the second innings, making bowling difficult under the lights.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Gaddafi Stadium is known for its batting friendly surface. The Pitch nature allows batters to hit through the line easily. The Batting vs bowling trend heavily favors the chasing team due to evening dew. Analyzing the Pace vs spin dominance, fast bowlers have taken 37 wickets while spinners have managed 26 wickets in the last five games. The Average score is 155 runs, but expect a total near 180 tonight.
Fantasy takeaway: Load your team with top order batters and death over pacers.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Quetta Gladiators
- Last 5 matches: L, W, W, W, W
- Recent performance: Dominant form with four wins in their last five outings.
- Head to-head record: 6 wins against Karachi.
Karachi Kings
- Last 5 matches: L, L, W, W, W
- Recent performance: Lost momentum recently with back to back defeats.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against Quetta.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Spencer Johnson is Injured and unavailable.
- Johnson Charles is Doubtful for this fixture.
- Most key players are Fully fit and ready to perform.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Quetta Gladiators
Saud Shakeel, Hasan Nawaz, Rilee Rossouw, Ben McDermott, Khawaja Nafay, Jahandad Khan, Tom Curran, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Wasim Akram, Ahmed Daniyal
Karachi Kings
David Warner, Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Khuzaima Tanveer
Key Players to Watch
- David Warner: He is in explosive form, smashing 414 runs in his last five matches. A must have for the top order.
- Tom Curran: A premium all rounder who bowls at the death. He has secured 6 wickets and added crucial runs recently.
- Moeen Ali: Offers massive utility with both bat and ball. He has picked up 5 wickets and scored 67 runs in recent games.
- Hasan Nawaz: A consistent run scorer who recently played a brilliant 76 run knock.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- David Warner
- Tom Curran
- Moeen Ali
Mega League Differential Picks
- Usman Tariq: His off breaks can dismantle the middle order, offering huge rewards in Mega Leagues.
- Abbas Afridi: A reliable wicket taker who often flies under the radar.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Final verdict: Quetta Gladiators are favorites to win this encounter. Their balanced bowling attack and superior head to head record give them the edge in this T20 battle.
Disclaimer
Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
PSL 2026 KAR vs QUE players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAR vs QUE | 27 Mar - 07:30 PM | Lahore | Gladiators | 181/7 (20.0) | 167/7 (20.0) | Kings Kings won by 14 runs | ||
| HYK vs QUE | 29 Mar - 03:00 PM | Lahore | Gladiators | 174/8 (20.0) | 134/8 (20.0) | Gladiators Gladiators won by 40 runs | ||
| ISL vs QUE | 02 Apr - 03:00 PM | Lahore | Gladiators | 183/5 (20.0) | 189/2 (18.2) | United United won by 8 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| MUL vs QUE | 05 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lahore | Sultans | 166/7 (20.0) | 167/4 (17.3) | Sultans Sultans won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| QUE vs RAW | 10 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | Pindiz | 182/6 (20.0) | 121/10 (17.3) | Gladiators Gladiators won by 61 runs | ||
| PES vs QUE | 15 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | Zalmi | 154/10 (20.0) | 156/2 (18.3) | Zalmi Zalmi won by 8 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| LAH vs QUE | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | Qalandars | 134/10 (19.5) | 138/4 (16.2) | Gladiators Gladiators won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) | ||
| PES vs QUE | 19 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | Gladiators | 255/3 (20.0) | 137/10 (18.1) | Zalmi Zalmi won by 118 runs | ||
| LAH vs QUE | 21 Apr - 03:00 PM | Lahore | Qalandars | 197/6 (20.0) | 188/7 (20.0) | Qalandars Qalandars won by 9 runs | ||
| KAR vs QUE | 25 Apr - 03:00 PM | Lahore | Kings | 195/6 (20.0) | 199/1 (18.3) | Kings Kings won by 9 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAR vs QUE | 27 Mar - 07:30 PM | Lahore | Gladiators | 181/7 (20.0) | 167/7 (20.0) | Kings Kings won by 14 runs | ||
| LAH vs KAR | 29 Mar - 07:30 PM | Lahore | Qalandars | 128/9 (20.0) | 131/6 (19.3) | Kings Kings won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs MLS | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lahore | Kings | 197/6 (20.0) | 199/5 (19.2) | Kings Kings won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs PES | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | Kings | 246/3 (20.0) | 87/10 (16.1) | Zalmi Zalmi won by 159 runs | ||
| KAR vs HYK | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | Kingsmen | 188/8 (20.0) | 189/6 (19.1) | Kingsmen Kingsmen won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs ISL | 16 Apr - 07:30 PM | Karachi | United | 150/6 (20.0) | 153/2 (16.0) | United United won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs MUL | 19 Apr - 03:00 PM | Karachi | Kings | 207/7 (20.0) | 196/10 (19.4) | Sultans Sultans won by 11 runs | ||
| KAR vs PES | 22 Apr - 03:00 PM | Lahore | Kings | 182/9 (20.0) | 186/3 (18.5) | Zalmi Zalmi won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| LAH vs KAR | 23 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lahore | Kings | 199/6 (20.0) | 203/5 (18.4) | Kings Kings won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs QUE | 25 Apr - 03:00 PM | Lahore | Kings | 195/6 (20.0) | 199/1 (18.3) | Kings Kings won by 9 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAH vs HYK | 26 Mar - 07:30 PM | Qalandars | 199/6 (20.0) | 130/10 (20.0) | Qalandars Qalandars won by 69 runs | ||
| KAR vs QUE | 27 Mar - 07:30 PM | Gladiators | 181/7 (20.0) | 167/7 (20.0) | Kings Kings won by 14 runs | ||
| PES vs MLS | 28 Mar - 03:00 PM | Pindiz | 214/4 (20.0) | 218/5 (19.1) | Zalmi Zalmi won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| ISL vs MUL | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | Sultans | 171/8 (20.0) | 175/5 (18.4) | Sultans Sultans won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| HYK vs QUE | 29 Mar - 03:00 PM | Gladiators | 174/8 (20.0) | 134/8 (20.0) | Gladiators Gladiators won by 40 runs | ||
| LAH vs KAR | 29 Mar - 07:30 PM | Qalandars | 128/9 (20.0) | 131/6 (19.3) | Kings Kings won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) | ||
| ISL vs PES | 31 Mar - 07:30 PM | Match abandoned without a ball bowled | |||||
| HYK vs MUL | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kingsmen | 225/5 (20.0) | 227/4 (18.4) | Sultans Sultans won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| ISL vs QUE | 02 Apr - 03:00 PM | Gladiators | 183/5 (20.0) | 189/2 (18.2) | United United won by 8 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs MLS | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kings | 197/6 (20.0) | 199/5 (19.2) | Kings Kings won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| LAH vs MUL | 03 Apr - 07:30 PM | Sultans | 185/5 (13.0) | 165/5 (13.0) | Qalandars Qalandars won by 20 runs | ||
| ISL vs MLS | 04 Apr - 07:30 PM | United | 156/7 (20.0) | 157/3 (14.2) | United United won by 7 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) | ||
| MUL vs QUE | 05 Apr - 07:30 PM | Sultans | 166/7 (20.0) | 167/4 (17.3) | Sultans Sultans won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| MUL vs RAW | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | Sultans | 182/8 (20.0) | 186/3 (16.2) | Sultans Sultans won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) | ||
| LAH vs QUE | 21 Apr - 03:00 PM | Qalandars | 197/6 (20.0) | 188/7 (20.0) | Qalandars Qalandars won by 9 runs | ||
| KAR vs PES | 22 Apr - 03:00 PM | Kings | 182/9 (20.0) | 186/3 (18.5) | Zalmi Zalmi won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| LAH vs KAR | 23 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kings | 199/6 (20.0) | 203/5 (18.4) | Kings Kings won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| KAR vs QUE | 25 Apr - 03:00 PM | Kings | 195/6 (20.0) | 199/1 (18.3) | Kings Kings won by 9 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| LAH vs PES | 25 Apr - 07:30 PM | Qalandars | 199/4 (20.0) | 200/4 (19.3) | Qalandars Qalandars won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) | ||
| HYK vs MS | 29 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kingsmen | 159/9 (20.0) | 162/2 (15.2) | Kingsmen Kingsmen won by 8 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) |





