PSL 2026, Match 29: PSZ vs QTG Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi will be facing Quetta Gladiators in the 29th match of the PSL 2026 at National Stadium, Karachi on 19th April. Peshawar Zalmi are flying high this season by staying unbeaten and Quetta Gladiators are desperately trying to hang on in the playoff race.

Peshawar Zalmi are the best team in the tournament so far. They are at the top of the points table with 6 wins from 7 matches, and one game was washed out. They recently defeated Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets. Kusal Mendis has been their top scorer with 330 runs, while Sufiyan Muqeem has taken 16 wickets. Zalmi will look to continue their strong run.

Quetta Gladiators currently stands at 4th position with 3 wins and 4 losses in 7 matches. They won their last encounter against Lahore Qalandars by 6 wickets. Hasan Nawaz has been their highest run scorer with 283 runs and Usman Tariq has picked up 7 wickets. Quetta will be looking to maintain their run and remain in the top four.

PSZ vs QTG: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 27
• Peshawar Zalmi Won: 14
• Quetta Gladiators Won: 12
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 1

PSZ vs QTG: Pitch Report

The National Stadium Karachi has hosted 12 matches in PSL 2026 so far. The average first innings score is around 162 runs. Teams chasing have won 7 of these matches, so captains may prefer to bowl first after winning the toss. It is very important to bat well in the power play. It's harder to score late, as the ball slows down.

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PSZ vs QTG: Predicted Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ):

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aaron Hardie, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza

Quetta Gladiators (QTG):

Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Jahanad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq