In the 23rd match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will face Quetta Gladiators (QUE) on Wednesday, April 15, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, sits at the top of the points table; they have won five of the six matches played so far. One of their matches ended without a result. They are the only team in PSL 2026 that has not lost a single match yet.
The Quetta Gladiators' journey so far has been a roller-coaster ride. They currently sit in 5th place just outside the top four having won two of their five matches and lost three. They are heading into this contest following a 61-run victory against the Rawalpindis.
PES vs QUE Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 26 |
|---|---|
| Won by PES | 13 |
| Won by QUE | 12 |
| Ties | - |
| No Result | 1 |
| First Match | February 7, 2016 |
| Most Recent Match | April 27, 2025 |
PES vs QUE: Playing 11
Peshawar Zalmi:
Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Quetta Gladiators:
Saud Shakeel (C), Sam Harper, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Bevon Jacobs, Jahanad Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Khalil Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
PES vs QUE: Probable Best Performers
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis tops the list of highest run-scorers in PSL 2026. Across five innings, he has amassed a total of 309 runs at an average of 61.80 and a strike rate of 171.67. In the previous match against the Multan Sultans, this wicketkeeper-batsman led his team to victory by scoring 68 runs off 40 balls.
Sufiyan Muqeem
So far in PSL 2026, Sufiyan Muqeem has taken more wickets than any other player. Across five matches, he has claimed 13 wickets at an impressive average of 9.92. He has also kept a tight rein on the runs, as evidenced by his excellent economy rate of 6.45.
PSL 2026: PES vs LAH Pitch Report
Two of the first three matches played at Karachi's National Stadium during PSL 2026 have been low-scoring affairs. However, in the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi posted a massive total of 246/3 in the first innings. It will be interesting to see what kind of pitch both teams encounter on Saturday. Since this match will be played in the afternoon, the captains will not need to worry much about the impact of dew.
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