Quetta Gladiators will face Karachi Kings in the second match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday. Karachi Kings are led by Australian legend David Warner, and the side features some strong players like Adam Zampa, Reeza Hendricks, and Khushdil Shah. Last season, they were knocked out in the Eliminator by Lahore Qalandars.

On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators are captained by Saud Shakeel and will rely on both international experience and young talent. In the previous season, they lost in the final against Lahore Qalandars. They boast an excellent spin attack with players such as Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed. In the previous five meetings between the two teams, the Gladiators have come out on top on three occasions.

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QUE vs KAR Match Details 

• Match: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, 2nd Match

• Date: 27th March 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Live Streaming: YouTube 

QUE vs KAR Weather Report

Pitch Report - Gaddafi Stadium

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known for its pace and bounce. The fast bowlers typically find assistance here with the new ball. Batting will be challenging in the second innings as the pitch slows down. Last season, eight PSL matches out of fifteen played at Gaddafi Stadium were won by chasing teams.

• Win Batting First: 50%

• Win Bowling First: 50%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 185

• Average 2nd Innings: 160

QUE vs KAR Recent Form

QUE vs KAR Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

• QUE Wins - 6

• KAR Wins - 4

Top Batters to Watch – QUE vs KAR

• David Warner (KAR): 3277 runs in T20I

• Moeen Ali (KAR): 1299 runs in T20I 

• Rilee Rossouw (QUE): 767 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – QUE vs KAR

• Adam Zampa (KAR): 147 wickets in T20I 

• Tom Curran (QUE): 29 wickets in T20I 

• Hasan Ali (KAR): 72 wickets in T20I 

QUE vs KAR Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If QUE bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–165

• Match Result: KAR to win

Scenario 2: If KAR bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 175–190

• Match Result: KAR to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

QUE vs KAR Predicted Playing XIs

Quetta Gladiators (QUE)

Saud Shakeel (c), Hasan Nawaz, Rilee Rossouw, Khawaja Nafay, Jahandad Khan, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Tom Curran, Bismillah Khan, Wasim Akram Jnr.

Karachi Kings (KAR)

David Warner (c), Reeza Hendricks, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan, Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Shahid Aziz.

Why Karachi Kings is the favourite

• A great pace bowling unit  

• Experience squad

• A variety of options are available for all areas 

QUE vs KAR Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Karachi Kings is the favourite to win this Pakistan Super League 2026 match. David Warner, Salman Ali Agha and Moeen Ali are expected to be the key performers.

Pakistan cricket is currently in full chaos, where the team is struggling to perform on the field, while the former Pakistan cricketers are bashing the current players, especially criticizing the senior cricketers. Moeen Ali, the former English cricketer of Pakistani descent, has come up with his feelings about the Pakistan cricketers during this tough time.

The T20 World Cup 2009 champions Pakistan are close to being eliminated from the Super Eights, except for some miracle happening with England thrashing New Zealand and Pakistan winning against Sri Lanka by a significant margin to snatch the Semi-finals spot in the tournament. 

After finishing as the runners-up in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, Pakistan have mainly struggled to perform in tournaments, such as in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan were even eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2024 group stage after losing against the United States of America and India.

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Pakistan cricket is facing heat

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, which India and Sri Lanka are jointly hosting, and Pakistan are playing all their matches in Sri Lanka under familiar conditions, the Men in Green have struggled to perform. They managed to record close wins against the Netherlands and the United States of America, while India thrashed them, and they needed to win the match against Namibia to qualify for the Super Eights, which they won dominantly.

In the Super Eights Group 2, Pakistan had a rain washout no result against New Zealand, while they suffered a defeat against England despite having some good moments. 

Just like previous tournaments, former Pakistan cricketers have once again raised their voices against the present national team players, especially against the senior cricketers and the captain. 

I do feel like they carry that pressure: Moeen Ali

On the other hand, former English cricketer Moeen Ali feels that Pakistan cricketers are carrying a lot of pressure for any big tournament, which creates a burden in their game; as a result, they are failing mostly. 

At Beard Before Wicket, Moeen Ali said, "I feel for the Pakistan players because there's so much negativity around them from ex-players and pundits. I do feel like they carry that pressure or burden sometimes from those guys & they're worried about what they're going to say because there are so many channels and so many, I guess, podcasts or TV shows where people are talking about the game, the buildup and the post-match & they just get battered." 

The former England spin all-rounder, Moeen Ali, has issued a warning of possible protest if The Hundred 2026 franchises ignore the Pakistan players in the upcoming auction. The BCC, a few days ago, reported that the Indian owned sides, Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, and Sunrisers Leeds, might not pick Pakistani players.

It's the same trend even in the SA20, where all six franchises are under the ownership of India, along with the International League (ILT20), apart from one franchise. A total of 67 male and female players from Pakistan have registered for The Hundred auction.

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“In the UK, I’m not sure that can happen – and I hope it doesn’t happen. It just shouldn’t happen, it won’t happen. We just have to wait and see if it does, but I think it’d be a massive shame, and I’m sure the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) will definitely keep an eye out.” Moeen Ali revealed in an interaction.

Moeen Ali warns against Pakistan players not featuring in The Hundred 2026

Moeen didn’t rule out the chase of taking collective action to put pressure on the franchises not to be involved in the discriminatory act. The IPL didn’t include any Pakistan players in the league since the 26/11 terrorist attack in 2008.  

“There’ll be a group of players that will speak up. There’ll be things done about it. I think players should speak up. Anyone who has any sort of concern for these kinds of things – it doesn’t matter if they have Pakistani heritage – should speak up. Obviously, the news is very new. So I’ve not really had a chance to speak to anyone, but most of the players would be on the same page.” The former England captain added.

“It’d be really interesting to see what happens, because I genuinely think other countries can do what they want, obviously, we’re not in control of those things, but in the UK, we have a bit more say about these things.” Moeen Ali concluded.

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has spoken about his aspirations to go into coaching after his playing career. The 38-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, is currently in Dubai. He is set to join Ben Stokes in a coaching role with the England Lions during their white-ball training camp in Abu Dhabi. Moeen sees this opportunity as an important step in his coaching journey.

Moeen, meanwhile, has been active on the franchise cricket circuit in recent months. He has featured in leagues in the Caribbean, Canada, UAE and Bangladesh. His upcoming coaching role will be informal but valuable in gaining experience. He will work alongside Andrew Flintoff and several experienced members of the support staff.

“That is the dream. One hundred percent, that would be the dream (to be an England coach)... I think one day, I would want to be a top international coach. Definitely. It is a great opportunity. I am looking forward to that, big time,” said Moeen to ESPNcricinfo. The former all-rounder is preparing to earn his ECB Level Three coaching qualification.

Moeen Stresses Importance of Technique in Modern Cricket

Moeen revealed that coaching has always been part of his life. “I used to coach for my dad’s academy, before I played for England. I used to coach heavily. My brothers all coach and coaching is part of our genetics in some ways. It is a journey that I have always been on,” said Moeen. His father Munir runs the Moeen Ali Cricket Academy, while his family members are also involved in coaching roles.

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Moeen also spoke strongly about the importance of technique in modern cricket. “I am a massive believer in technique. I always have been. I think the one that is lacking in cricket right now generally, with so much T20 cricket, which is great, obviously, in a way - is technique, and having the foundation of proper batting, like in Test matches,” said Moeen. He added, “We [England] got exposed a little bit in Australia, in my opinion, because of probably a bit of a lack of technique at times.”

Moeen believes he can contribute strongly as a spin-bowling coach and batting mentor. “I worked with Saqi and other coaches who were unbelievable. I believe Saqlain Mushtaq is a genius when it comes to offspin and coaching it,” he said. However, he admitted that coaching England is still a distant goal. “I am going to take my time with it to do that, do some punditry, and see which one I like… I have always been the sort of person that goes with the flow,” he concluded.

Moeen Ali had announced his retirement from English domestic cricket but will now play for Yorkshire in this year's T20 Blast at 38 years old. He had officially retired from domestic cricket prior to his announcement that he would not continue playing after the end of the last season, effective immediately.

Moeen will be participating in The Hundred Auction on March 12, 2023. This is the first auction conducted using the new auction method and provides opportunities for Moeen to participate in another major domestic event in England.

After initially retiring and agreeing to make decisions on his future as a player under the no-objection certificate agreements by the England and Wales Cricket Board (EBWC), Moeen is continuing his domestic career by returning to Yorkshire, where he previously played for Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

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Yorkshire Welcome Moeen’s Experience

Moeen Ali's Moroccan experience will help Yorkshire achieve its goal of challenging the Championship through his world-class all-rounder experience and leadership. 

Gavin Hamilton, the club's general manager, noted that Ali's presence would provide significant strength to Yorkshire's T20 squad as they look to mount a serious challenge for the T20 Blast title they have never won. 

Moeen stated he is very much looking forward to playing at Headingley again. He emphasized his desire to continue enjoying cricket, share his experiences with young players, and help Yorkshire win their first T20 Blast title.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has faced criticism in recent seasons because of fewer star players and less excitement. Many fans feel the tournament is not as enjoyable as before. During this discussion, England all-rounder Moeen Ali shared his honest opinion on why the league seems to have lost some of its charm.

While speaking to the media, Moeen talked about franchise cricket dressing rooms. He said that every team has a different environment, but the difference is usually not very big. “To be honest, every dressing room is different,” Moeen said. “Whether it’s CSK or RCB, it’s always different, but it’s always good.”

Moeen explained that in franchise cricket, players often play with the same teammates in different leagues. Because of this, the overall atmosphere stays quite similar. However, he said his time at Chennai Super Kings was very special. “CSK was special because we had a strong team and we won two trophies,” he said. “When you win trophies, the dressing room is always a happy place. So overall, there isn’t a big difference.”

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BPL Losing Its Spark Due to Scheduling Issues

Moeen Ali admitted that the Bangladesh Premier League does not have the same excitement it once had. When asked about the lack of star players and lower fan interest, he said the main reason is the clash with other cricket tournaments. “Yes, honestly, I think the number one reason is that it clashes with other leagues,” Moeen said.

He explained that the BPL takes place at the same time as big tournaments like South Africa’s SA20, Australia’s Big Bash League, and different international series. At the same time, players are also preparing for major ICC events such as the World Cup. Because of this busy schedule, many top players choose other commitments, which reduces the star presence in the BPL.

Moeen feels the league needs time and changes to become strong again. He said the process would be like starting fresh. “Maybe it will take another season,” he said. “Hopefully, Inshallah, things will be better next season. But it will take some time — almost like a reset.”

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Franchise Changes and Hope for the Future

Moeen also pointed out that frequent changes in team ownership and management hurt the league’s stability. “Teams keep changing, and people are not always sure who owns which franchise or who is running the team,” he said. “These things keep changing here. It needs to settle down again.”

He believes this instability makes it hard for teams to plan for the long term and build a strong identity. Still, Moeen is hopeful that things will improve within the next year if the league becomes more stable. He stressed that finding a fixed window in the cricket calendar and keeping franchises consistent are very important for the BPL’s future.

Apart from talking about the league, Moeen also praised his England teammate Ethan Brooks, who is playing with him in Sylhet. He spoke very positively about Brooks’ talent and potential. “He’s a very good cricketer,” Moeen said. “The fans here really like him, and teams rate him highly. His fielding is outstanding, and he is also a very good bowler. He hasn’t bowled much here yet, but skill-wise, he’s excellent. His batting is also very, very good.”

Moeen added that finishing matches is one of the hardest jobs in modern cricket, but Brooks has done well in that role in England over the past two years. “I’m sure he still has a lot more to show here,” Moeen said. “And he’s keen to show it.”

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has officially confirmed that he will play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, choosing to skip the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Moeen’s decision comes after former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis also withdrew from the IPL and committed to the PSL.

Sharing the news on social media, Moeen wrote: “I’m really excited to join HBL PSL in its new era. The league is known for top-level T20 cricket, with strong competition and world-class talent in every team. Playing in Pakistan is always amazing. The quality of cricket is high, and the passion and energy from the crowd push you to give your best. I’m looking forward to being part of it and making great memories. Ready for another special experience, Insha’Allah!”

Moeen Ali has played for three IPL teams over eight seasons — Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders — giving valuable all-round performances. In 73 IPL matches, he scored 1,167 runs and took 41 wickets. He often helped the team with middle-order stability and important overs with the ball. In the 2025 season, he played six matches for KKR before being released ahead of the 2026 mini-auction. Outside the IPL, he has played 92 T20Is for England and previously played in the PSL with Multan Sultans, appearing in nine matches.

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🚨 Moeen Ali has decided to leave the IPL and participate in the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League pic.twitter.com/xAssgJ2iQQ

— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakartarar_) December 1, 2025

Moeen Follows Faf

Faf du Plessis, another big name, made a similar decision earlier by ruling himself out of the IPL auction. His IPL career started in 2013 with Chennai Super Kings, where he quickly became an important player. After playing seven seasons with CSK — including a season at Rising Pune Supergiant during CSK’s suspension — du Plessis had his best IPL year in 2021, scoring 633 runs and narrowly missing the Orange Cap.

After leaving CSK, Royal Challengers Bangalore signed him as captain from 2022 to 2024. During this time, he performed well as a leader and batter, scoring 730 runs in the 2023 season. In 2025, he played for Delhi Capitals, scoring 202 runs before an injury ended his season early. Over 154 IPL matches, he has scored 4,773 runs at an average of 35.10 with a strike rate of 135.79.

From the support of Jasprit Bumrah to the face of Team India's pace bowling attack. The match at The Oval suddenly turned Mohammed Siraj as the savior of the team. India's incredible fight back with the help of Siraj will remain in the minds of cricket fans for the upcoming years. Former England international Moeen Ali explained why and how Siraj became the 'outstanding' bowler for the men in the Blue Brigade.

Emphasizing Hyderabad born's hardwork, and love for the sport, the former cricketer said during his recent visit to the London office of GFS Developments. "Siraj has been outstanding in the England series. The energy, aggression, and consistency he brings with the ball are world-class. He's matured into a genuine match-winner for India, and it's always a challenge for batters facing him." 

"What impresses me the most is his ability to control the ball. He's got a big heart and never backs down—that's what makes him so special. Credit to him for the impact he's making," he further added. 

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Effortless bowling and no nonsense approach 

The right-handed was the only pacer who played all of the 5 matches in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, while other fast bowlers of the squad dropped from multiple matches for various reasons. The 31-year-old pacer bowled a whopping 185.3 overs across nine innings in the series, which proved why he is considered the tireless bowler of the cricketing world. He not only played but also delivered at his best. In those nine innings, the seamer bagged 23 wickets in total and emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the 5-match Test series.

In the fifth and last match of the tour, during the series decider, Siraj secured his match-best haul of 9/190 at The Oval, 4/86 in the first innings of 16.2 overs and 5/104 in 30.1 overs in the second innings of the match where India won and made the scoreline 2-2 with the host, England. 

English cricketer Moeen Ali, who served for the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru) for three seasons, recently revealed that the former RCB skipper Virat Kohli was almost removed from the captaincy role in the 2019 season.

Virat Kohli-led RCB played one IPL Final

Despite not winning any title, former Indian captain Virat Kohli was one of the most popular captains in the Indian Premier League. He is the only RCB captain to lead the team in 50+ matches, as he led the IPL franchise in 143 T20 matches between 2011 and 2023. Under his leadership, RCB played one IPL final in 2016, where they lost against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Although Kohli temporarily led RCB in three matches during IPL 2023, he originally led the franchise actively in the 2021 season. Before the IPL 2022, he stepped down from the leadership role citing workload management. However, the former RCB cricketer Moeen Ali, who played 19 IPL matches for RCB between 2018 and 2020, revealed that Kohli was almost dropped from the leadership role after choosing an alternative.   

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Parthiv was in line to become captain: Moeen Ali

After finishing as the runners-up in the IPL 2016, Kohli-led RCB failed to reach the playoffs in the next three seasons (2017, 2018, and 2019), including finishing as the last placed team in the 2017 and 2019 editions. However, Kohli-led RCB has shown impressive improvement since the 2020 edition, where they reached the Eliminator. But Kohli's captaincy would be almost over earlier, as Parthiv Patel was in line for the next RCB captain.  

Moeen Ali told SportsTak, "Yes, I think he was. I'm quite sure he was. In the final year, when Gary Kirsten was there-after the first year, I believe-Parthiv was in line to become captain. He had a brilliant cricketing brain. That was the talk at the time. I don't know what happened or why it didn't materialise, but I'm sure he was seriously considered for the role."

Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel played 32 T20 matches for RCB, including serving the team for two consecutive seasons in the IPL 2018 and 2019. This name may be shocking for some people, but he was one of the popular captains in Indian domestic cricket. Under his leadership, Gujarat won its first Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. 

During a recent interview with SportsTak, former England and RCB all-rounder Moeen Ali shared an interesting revelation about Royal Challengers Bengaluru's leadership plans back in 2019. Moeen mentioned that under the head coach, Gary Kirsten, the team had strongly considered appointing Parthiv Patel as captain. According to him, the decision came very close to being finalised, which would have marked a significant change in direction for the franchise. This insight has sparked renewed discussion about the leadership dynamics within RCB during that particular phase of their journey.

Moeen was with the Bengaluru-based team from 2019 to 2020, before he moved to Chennai Super Kings, where he found greater success. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, served as RCB’s full-time captain from 2013 after succeeding Daniel Vettori, though he had led in a few matches earlier. He remained in charge until 2021, stepping down due to workload concerns. Despite never winning the title, Kohli is still remembered as one of RCB's most influential and longest-serving leaders.

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"Yes, I think he was. I'm quite sure he was. In the final year, when Gary Kirsten was there-after the first year, I believe-Parthiv was in line to become captain. He had a brilliant cricketing brain. That was the talk at the time. I don't know what happened or why it didn't materialise, but I'm sure he was seriously considered for the role," Moeen said when asked whether Parthiv Patel had been considered for the RCB captaincy.

Virat Kohli had an underpar 2017 season

After guiding RCB to the final in 2016, Virat Kohli found it difficult to recreate that level of success in the following seasons. The team missed out on the playoffs for three straight years, finishing at the bottom of the table in both 2017 and 2019, and placing sixth in 2018. Despite Kohli's consistency with the bat, his captaincy drew criticism due to repeated poor finishes. However, a turnaround came in 2020 as RCB reached the playoffs, with Kohli's partnership with head coach Simon Katich showing signs of progress and stability.

Following Kohli's decision to step down as captain after the 2021 season, Faf du Plessis took over leadership duties, bringing greater consistency to the side. In 2025, RCB’s long-awaited IPL title finally came under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy. Kohli remained a key figure, scoring 657 runs in 15 matches and mentoring Rajat throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Parthiv Patel, who last played in 2019, transitioned into a mentorship role with Gujarat Titans, where he made an immediate impact.