PZ vs QG Match Prediction : 23rd Match, Pakistan Super League, 2026
PZ vs QG Win Probability
61%
Peshawar Zalmi
39%
Quetta Gladiators
Peshawar Zalmi To Win, 1.57
Peshawar Zalmi is the only unbeaten team in the PSL this season
Zalmi's powerplay batting is currently one of the most dangerous in the league
The Peshawar spin attack uses both wrist-spinners and finger-spinners, making it very hard to read and play against
PZ vs QG Betting Tips
Peshawar Zalmi total runs to be over 170.5 runs
Peshawar Zalmi's batting lineup is in outstanding form right now. Since moving to the Karachi venue, the Zalmi have already posted a massive 246 for three against the Karachi Kings and 173 for seven against the Lahore Qalandars. The Karachi pitch is a great batting surface, making this over line a very safe and attractive bet.
Kusal Mendis to score more than 24.5 runs
Kusal Mendis is one of the most in-form batters in the entire PSL this season. The Sri Lankan has scored nearly 300 runs in just five innings. He already has a century and a half-century at this Karachi ground. Backing him to score at least 25 runs here is a very smart choice.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Peshawar Zalmi
Quetta Gladiators
The Quetta Gladiators have lost two of their last three games, while the Zalmi have won all five of their matches so far. Peshawar's form has been outstanding, driven mainly by their consistent batting and a bowling unit that regularly restricts opponents to low totals. The depth and balance of this Peshawar squad makes them the clear pick to win.
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Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head Record
Quetta Gladiators has the better recent head-to-head record. The Gladiators have won four of the last five matches between these two teams. Peshawar's only win in this period came in the second meeting of the 2024 season.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Live-streaming and Broadcast
Fans can catch the action live across the following regional networks:
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports (TV); Tapmad, Tamasha (Streaming)
- India: No official broadcast (media rights currently withheld)
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- UK: ARY Digital and Sky Sports
- USA: Willow TV
- UAE: OSN Sports and Tapmad
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PZ vs QG Team Previews
Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar's top order batting has once again been the backbone of the team. In their last match, Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam put on a solid opening stand of nearly 50 runs. Kusal Mendis then played a masterclass knock of 68 runs, and Farhan Yousaf added an important 30 runs to push the total higher.
In the bowling department, Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem shared five of the eight wickets against the Sultans. The spin bowling remains this team's biggest weapon. Nahid Rana added the finishing touch with two wickets.
Peshawar is the obvious pick for this game. They are the only unbeaten team in the tournament, with a batting lineup that scores big in every game and a bowling unit that chokes the opposition. They look set to collect more points here.
Peshawar Zalmi Expected Playing 11
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
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Quetta Gladiators
Quetta's batting has shown some improvement in recent games, scoring between 166 for seven against Multan and 183 for five against Islamabad. Captain Saud Shakeel played an important 42 runs at the top of the order, while Rilee Rossouw hit a strong half-century. Hasan Nawaz and Jahandad Khan also added quick runs at the end to make it a solid batting performance.
Their bowling had one of its better days against Rawalpindiz. Jahandad Khan, Usman Tariq, and Saud Shakeel each took two wickets. However, key bowlers like Khalil Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, and Kashif Bhatti were all below their best and need to improve significantly.
Quetta has shown the ability to compete on their day, but they are an inconsistent team right now. Two wins from five games tells the full story. They are not yet reliable enough to back against a team as strong as Peshawar Zalmi.
Quetta Gladiators Expected Playing 11
Saud Shakeel (c), Sam Harper (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Bevon Jacobs, Jahandad Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed
PZ vs QG Toss Prediction
Both captains will want to win the toss and bowl first. This is a night game in Karachi, and dew is expected to come into play later in the evening. Dew makes the ball wet and slippery, which makes it very hard for bowlers to grip. The team batting second will have a big advantage in these conditions.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Karachi pitch is very good for batting. Pacers will get some help early on with the new ball in the powerplay. As the game moves into the middle overs, the spinners will find some turn on the dry surface. In the second innings, the dew will make it difficult for the bowlers and easier for the batters to score freely. The team batting first needs to set a target of at least 190 runs to be competitive.
The weather in Karachi will be hot and sticky, with humidity above 60 percent and a slight breeze. No rain is expected.
PZ vs QG : Who Will Win?
Peshawar Zalmi has been the best team in the PSL this season by a clear margin. They are unbeaten in all five games and have won most of them very convincingly, building a net run rate of nearly three. In contrast, the Quetta Gladiators have two wins from five games and have been very inconsistent. Peshawar's balance and current form make them the safest and smartest bet.
Bet on Peshawar Zalmi to win.
