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The Pakistan Super League 2026 continues as Quetta Gladiators will face Rawalpindiz on Friday, April 10, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Both teams have been struggling in this tournament and will be looking to change their fortunes around in this clash.
QG vs RP match preview
Quetta Gladiators are currently sitting in sixth position on the points table with just one win in four games. Led by Saud Shakeel, the side haven’t been able to perform as per expectations and despite winning their second game of the league, they have been slipping further.
Kiwi batter Bevon Jacobs has shown some good signs and looked promising as they try to bounce back. But overall, the team has not really clicked the way they would have wanted.
In the bowling department, they do have some prominent names, but they are still lagging behind. It is time for experienced players like Alzarri Joseph and Abrar Ahmed to step up and deliver when it matters.
Now talking about Rawalpindiz, they are at the last position on the points table and have had a terrible run so far, losing four out of four matches. Things just haven’t worked for them.
The side does have some strong batting names like Daryl Mitchell and Sam Billings, but the bowling has been a major concern. None of the bowlers have been able to create any sort of pressure on the opposition.
They really need to figure things out and step up quickly; it might be too late for them to stay in contention for the next round.
QG vs RP head-to-head record
Both teams are yet to face each other in the Pakistan Super League so far. This will be their first meeting.
QG vs RP pitch report
The National Stadium in Karachi generally offers a good batting surface, especially in night games. The ball comes nicely onto the bat early on, which allows batters to play their shots freely. However, as the match progresses, spinners can get some grip, making things slightly trickier. The outfield is quick, and the boundaries are not very big, so scoring runs is not too difficult here. Overall, fans can expect a high-scoring game, but bowlers who vary their pace can still make an impact.
QG vs RP key players
Saud Shakeel – The skipper has shown flashes of brilliance in this tournament and he needs to play bigger innings to put his side in a better position.
Daryl Mitchell – The Kiwi batter has got a lot in his tank, but he needs to step up. Batting higher up the order could help, especially given the team's situation.
Tom Curran – The English all-rounder is known for his variations with the ball and can also chip in with valuable runs down the order. He will be crucial for the side.
Mohammad Amir – Amir brings a lot of experience with him and is regarded as one of the finest white-ball bowlers from Pakistan. His role will be very important in this match.
QG vs RP predicted playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Bevon Jacobs, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Ben McDermott (wk), Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Rawalpindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Mohammad Amir Khan, Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir
QG vs RP match prediction
Both sides have been struggling and both have their own flaws. It has not been an ideal start for either team and they are still searching for momentum.
Quetta Gladiators look slightly better in terms of overall balance and the kind of players they have in their squad. On the other hand, Rawalpindiz have looked quite clueless so far with nothing really working for them.
Prediction: Quetta Gladiators to win this match
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