In the 5th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, the Quetta Gladiators will face off against the Hyderabad Kingsmen on March 29 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The Quetta Gladiators lost their opening match to the Karachi Kings by 14 runs. They will be eager to bounce back from this defeat, register their first win, and climb up the points table. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Kingsmen's campaign also got off to a difficult start, as they suffered a crushing 69-run defeat at the hands of the Lahore Qalandars.
There is no established or extensive head-to-head record between the Quetta Gladiators (QUE) and the Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK)—formerly known as the Hyderabad Knights in earlier drafts—as the 2026 season marks the Hyderabad franchise's debut season.
QUE vs HYK Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 0
- Quetta Gladiators Wins: 0
- Hyderabad Kingsmen Wins: 0
- No Results/Ties: 0
QUE vs HYK Player Stats
Quetta Gladiators (QUE)
- Saud Shakeel (Captain): The backbone of the middle order and a technically sound batsman.
- Jason Roy: Renowned for his aggressive batting during the Powerplay; his strike rate often exceeds 140.
- Abrar Ahmed: A mystery spinner known for taking wickets during the middle overs.
- Mohammad Hasnain: The team's premier fast bowler, capable of bowling at speeds exceeding 145 km/h.
Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK)
- Marnus Labuschagne (Captain): The team's captain and anchor batsman. He scored 26 runs in the previous match.
- Shamil Hussain: A young sensation who recently played a magnificent innings of 52 runs.
- Ahmed Daniyal: A lethal fast bowler who left his mark in the previous match by taking 3 wickets.
- Riley Meredith: An Australian fast bowler who troubles batsmen with his bounce and pace.
QUE vs HYK Pitch Report
Lahore's renowned Gaddafi Stadium will host the fifth match of this tournament. Since this match is scheduled to be played in the afternoon, the likelihood of dew affecting either team is minimal. The pitch at this venue is generally considered favorable for batsmen, offering excellent conditions for stroke-play. However, the teams batting first have emerged victorious in the opening two matches, suggesting that setting a high total by batting first could once again prove to be a beneficial strategy.
Where to watch Pakistan Super League 2026? Viewing Options in India
- Live Streaming: Fancode app/website
- TV Channels: Not broadcast on any TV channel.
- Live Score: Check out live cricket scores, scorecards, and match results for the Pakistan Super League 2026 on the Possible11 app.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Pakistan Super League 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahore Qalandars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.450 | 2 | W |
| 2 | Multan Sultans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.825 | 2 | W |
| 3 | Karachi Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.700 | 2 | W |
| 4 | Peshawar Zalmi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.674 | 2 | W |
| 5 | Rawalpindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR |
| 6 | Rawalpindi Pindiz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.675 | 0 | L |
| 7 | Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.700 | 0 | L |
| 8 | Islamabad United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.825 | 0 | L |
| 9 | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.450 | 0 | L |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 29-Mar-2026, 10:29 AM | |||||||||
