Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators — 2026-03-27 (Pakistan Super League) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DA Warner
c & b Abrar Ahmed
|
35 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 159 |
|
Muhammad Waseem
c Rossouw b Joseph
|
🦆 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Salman Agha
lbw b Ahmed Daniyal
|
22 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 220 |
|
Saad Baig
c Khawaja Nafay b Ahmed Daniyal
|
30 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 130 |
|
Azam Khan
b Usman Tariq
|
14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
|
MM Ali
not out
|
48 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 166 |
|
Khushdil Shah
c Khawaja Nafay b Ahmed Daniyal
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
|
Shahid Aziz
c Rossouw b Joseph
|
8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
|
Hasan Ali
not out
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 233 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.0 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Ahmed Daniyal | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9.0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saud Shakeel
c Khushdil Shah b Ali
|
33 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 132 |
|
Shamyl Hussain
c Ali b Salman Agha
|
52 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 217 |
|
Khawaja Nafay
b Zampa
|
3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
|
RR Rossouw
b Hasan Ali
|
25 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 119 |
|
Hasan Nawaz
c Muhammad Waseem b Hasan Ali
|
19 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 79 |
|
BR McDermott
not out
|
25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 192 |
|
TK Curran
b Hasan Ali
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Ahmed Daniyal
c Ali b Hasan Ali
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133 |
|
AS Joseph
not out
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moeen Ali | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Mir Hamza | 4 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Shahid Aziz | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Salman Agha | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Khushdil Shah | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 |
Match Squad
Karachi Kings
David Warner, Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Saad Baig, Azam Khan, Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Quetta Gladiators
Saud Shakeel, Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Ben McDermott, Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators 2nd Match PSL 11 2026 – Full Match Analysis, Scorecard & Turning Points
The Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators 2nd Match PSL 11 2026 delivered a high-intensity T20 contest at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, showcasing why the Pakistan Super League 2026 is evolving into a more competitive and tactical tournament. With the new 8-team structure, this match highlighted modern T20 dynamics — aggressive powerplay batting, middle-over control, and death-over execution.
Karachi Kings held their nerve to defend a competitive total, defeating Quetta Gladiators by 14 runs, despite early pressure in the chase.
Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators Match Overview – PSL 11 2026
- Match: Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 2 PSL 2026
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Result: Karachi Kings won by 14 runs
- Toss: Quetta Gladiators opted to field first
- Player of the Match: Moeen Ali (48* & 1/26)
This KK vs QG PSL 11 clash saw multiple momentum shifts, making it one of the most thrilling matches of PSL 2026 so far.
Karachi Kings Batting – Moeen Ali’s Finishing Masterclass
Batting first, Karachi Kings posted a competitive 181/7 in 20 overs, thanks to a crucial finishing effort from Moeen Ali, who anchored the innings under pressure.
- Moeen Ali: 48* (29 balls, 4 fours, 3 sixes)
- David Warner: 35 (22 balls)
- Strike Rotation + Death Overs Acceleration
The Karachi Kings innings followed a typical modern T20 pattern:
- Slight early instability
- Mid-innings rebuild
- Strong death overs acceleration
Moeen Ali’s knock ensured Karachi reached a defendable total on a pitch that slightly favored chasing early on.
For Quetta Gladiators, Ahmed Daniyal (3/36) was the standout bowler, using variations effectively.
Quetta Gladiators Powerplay Domination – Shamyl Hussain Impact
The Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators chase started explosively. Youngster Shamyl Hussain played a fearless innings, dominating Karachi’s pace attack.
- Shamyl Hussain: 52 (24 balls)
- Saud Shakeel: 33 (25 balls)
- Powerplay Score: 75/0 in 6 overs
- Opening Partnership: 79 runs
At this stage, the required run rate was under control, and Quetta Gladiators looked like clear favorites in this PSL 2026 match.
This phase highlighted:
- Powerplay aggression
- Field restriction exploitation
- Weak early bowling execution by Karachi
Middle Overs Turning Point – Spin Attack Control
The real turning point in the Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 11 match came during the middle overs, where Karachi’s spin trio changed the game completely.
- Adam Zampa: 1/26 (4 overs)
- Salman Ali Agha: 1/10 (2 overs)
- Moeen Ali: 1/26 (4 overs)
These bowlers:
- Slowed down scoring rate
- Controlled boundary flow
- Forced risky shot selection
As a result, the required run rate jumped from 8.5 to 14.0, shifting pressure back onto Quetta.
This is classic T20 strategy:
👉 “Win the middle overs, win the match”
Hasan Ali’s Death Overs Masterclass – Match Winning Spell
The defining moment of the KK vs QG PSL 2026 match came in the 19th over, bowled by Hasan Ali.
- Hasan Ali: 4/27 (4 overs)
- 3 wickets in 19th over: Hasan Nawaz, Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal
His aggressive line, variations, and pressure handling completely broke Quetta Gladiators’ momentum.
Despite a late push from:
- Ben McDermott: 25* (13 balls)
Quetta fell short, finishing at 167/7 in 20 overs.
Tactical Analysis – Why Karachi Kings Won
Key factors behind Karachi Kings’ victory:
1. Death Overs Execution
Karachi dominated the final overs — biggest difference in the match.
2. Spin Control in Middle Overs
Zampa + Moeen + Agha slowed the game at the right time.
3. Experience Under Pressure
Veteran players handled crunch moments better than Quetta’s relatively inexperienced middle order.
Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Quetta Gladiators have dominated this rivalry, but this win shifts momentum slightly.
- Total Matches: 21
- Quetta Wins: 13
- Karachi Wins: 8
- Latest Result (PSL 2026): Karachi won by 14 runs
This victory could mark a turning point in Karachi Kings’ PSL 11 campaign under David Warner’s captaincy.