QTG vs KRK Match Prediction, Pitch & Weather Report, Playing XIs, Head-to-Head, Free Live Streaming - PSL 2026 Match 2
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Runners-up from the last season of the PSL, Quetta Gladiators, will kickstart their campaign in 2026 against David Warner-led Karachi Kings. The QTG vs KRK match will be a massive clash of the titans, comprising the two teams that made it to the knockouts of the previous season.
This will resume PSL action between two former sides who have had a long legacy in the Pakistan Super League. The opening match was a clash of the defending champions and the newcomers, Hyderabad Kingsmen, and the former champions dominated the debutants at their home ground in Lahore.
Captain David Warner will once again be seen leading the Karachi Kings after they finished third on the points table under his captaincy, before crashing out of the eliminator following a defeat to the Lahore Qalandars. On the other hand, the Quetta Gladiators will be led by the former PSL-winning skipper Saud Shakeel, who will be eyeing the trophy this season after finishing as the runners-up in the last season.
QTG vs KRK 2nd Game, PSL 2026 Match Details
Match: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, Match 2, PSL 2026
Date: March 27, 2026
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 7:30 PM IST, 7:00 PM Local
Live Streaming: Tapmad, Tamasha, and Myco.
Live Broadcast: A Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super, and Ten Sports
QTG vs KRK Head-to-Head Record
The Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings have been part of the Pakistan Super League for over 10 seasons. The Gladiators have been the more promising side and have had the upper hand with almost double the number of wins.
| In the | Matches Played | QTG Won | KRK Won | N/R | Tied |
| PSL | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
QTG vs KRK: Last 5 Matches Result
- Quetta Gladiators won by 5 runs, PSL 2025 Match 15, 25th April 2025
- Karachi Kings won by 56 runs, PSL 2025 Match 8, 18th April 2025
- Karachi Kings won by 7 wickets, PSL 2024 Match 22, 6th March 2024
- Quetta Gladiators won by 5 wickets, PSL 2024 Match 16, 29th February 2024
- Quetta Gladiators won by 4 wickets, PSL 2023 Match 22, 6th March 2023
QTG vs KRK Pitch Report
The pitch in Lahore, as noted in the previous game between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen, will be a lush green surface that will offer good bounce off the surface. The ball would come nicely onto the bat and would largely facilitate strokeplay for the batters.
Spinners are not often helped much by the surface; however, the ground remains one of the most high-scoring grounds in Pakistan. The venue often facilitates teams that bat first and put some early runs on the board.
QTG vs KRK Weather Report
At this time of the year, Lahore, the city amid the great deserts, often experiences large temperature ranges between daytime and nighttime. The temperature will drop during the evening, while a large cloud cover can be consistently seen in the sky.
However, the good news is that the precipitation chances are negligible. The wind speed will be high, which helps seamers with the lateral movement. However, slight chances of a thunderstorm still continue to loom over the city of Lahore.
QTG vs KRK Live Streaming Details
Where will PSL 2026 be Streamed Live? The PSL matches will be streamed live on OTT platforms over Tapmad, Tamasha, and Myco.
Where will PSL 2026 be broadcast? The PSL matches will be broadcast live across several TV channels across several nations: A Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super, and Ten Sports.
Where can we watch PSL live in India? The Pakistan Super League matches will not be broadcast live in India, nor will they be available to stream online in India.
QTG vs KRK: Squads
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Alzarri Joseph, Rilee Rossouw, Wasim Akram Jnr, Khan Zeb, Bismillah Khan, Saqib Khan, Ahsan Ali, Brett Hampton, Sam Harper, Ahmed Daniyal, Abrar Ahmed, Jahanzaib Sultan, Jahandad Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Bevon Jacobs, Ben McDermott, Tom Curran, and Khalil Ahmed.
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Mohammad Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Reeza Hendricks, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan, Haroon Arshad, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Muhammad Waseem, Ihsanullah, and Rizwanullah.
QTG vs KRK Playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators Playing XI: Saud Shakeel (c), Ben McDermott, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Bevon Jacobs, Jahanzaib Sultan, Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed.
Karachi Kings Playing XI: David Warner (c), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Azam Khan, Moeen Ali, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza and Ihsanullah/Adam Zampa.
QTG vs KRK Form and Fitness
Not many batters have been found in the two teams that have been in stunning form, yet the oldest and most experienced batter, David Warner, was in fine form in the BBL season. Pakistani skipper Salman Agha and UAE opener Muhammad Waseem were also seen in a dominant touch.
Spencer Johnson withdrew from the competition to play in the IPL, while Bevon Jacobs's availability was uncertain due to a hamstring injury; however, he will be available for the Gladiators. Karachi Kings have no such reported injuries; however, Reeza Hendricks replaced Johnson Charles after the West Indies batter withdrew due to personal reasons.
QTG vs KRK Score Prediction
The Karachi Kings have a very strong batting lineup, as they are filled with several players who can score very quickly. The Gladiators do not look their best side on paper, but they would have confidence from their last season's finish. The average first innings score will be around 170 runs, while the second innings average score remains around 155.
QTG vs KRK Players to Perform Prediction
Best Batsman Prediction:
Who will score the most runs for Quetta Gladiators? Saud Shakeel or Khawaja Nafay
Who will score the most runs for Karachi Kings? David Warner or Salman Agha
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for Quetta Gladiators? Abrar Ahmed or Usman Tariq
Who will pick the most wickets for Karachi Kings? Hasan Ali or Abbas Afridi
QTG vs KRK Match Prediction—Who will win PSL 2026 Match 2?
The former runners-up from the previous season of the Pakistan Super League, Quetta Gladiators, will be seen having the likely dominant hand over Karachi Kings, after they qualified for the playoffs of the competition last time around. However, the David Warner-led side seems to be a more balanced side in the team sheets.
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