10 o’clock under the lightsth April will take on Quetta Gladiators in the eighteenth match at 7:30 PM IST, Rawalpindi at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Get the best QUE vs RAP Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI and Match Information for 18.th PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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QUE vs RAP Match Preview:
Pakistan Super League 2026 will continue its intense group stage with Match 18 where Quetta Gladiators will take on Rawalpindi at the National Stadium, Karachi on April 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. As the tournament progresses past its midpoint, both teams will be actively chasing important points, and hence, this encounter will play a crucial role in shaping their playoff chances in the expanded eight-team league.
Quetta Gladiators will enter this match with the intention of rising from the lower level. They will currently occupy 6th With 2 points in four matches and a net run rate of -0.223. Additionally, Saud Shakeel will guide the team with tactical awareness, while Riley Rossouw will strengthen the middle order with aggressive stroke play. Furthermore, Abrar Ahmed will give the team vital leads through his mystery spin and as a result, Quetta will aim to put in a controlled and disciplined performance to ensure their second win.
Meanwhile, Rawalpindi will enter this competition under pressure as they look for their first points of the season. they will sit in 8th After four consecutive defeats, they are ranked with 0 points and a net run rate of -1.625. However, Mohammad Rizwan will lead a resolute unit, while Daryl Mitchell will contribute valuable experience to the batting lineup. Furthermore, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir will strengthen the pace attack and as a result, the team will look to execute their plans effectively to break the losing streak.
Therefore, both the teams will step on the field with a clear objective of securing two important points. Quetta Gladiators will aim to stabilize their campaign and remain within reach of the top four. On the contrary, Rawalpindies will focus on using their balanced team to pull off an upset and bring about a change. Additionally, the conditions in Karachi will generally favor high-scoring contests, and thus, both captains will prioritize strong powerplay performances to gain early control.
QUE vs RAP head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Quetta Gladiators |
0 |
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Rawalpindies |
0 |
QUE vs RAP Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
178 |
Records of chasing teams:
QUE vs RAP Playing 11 (Expected):
Quetta Gladiators Playing 11:
1) Saud Shakeel
2) Shameel Hussain
3) Khawaja Nafai (wicketkeeper)
4) Riley Rossouw
5) Hasan Nawaz
6) Ben McDermott (Wicketkeeper)
7) Tom Curran
8) Ahmed Daniyal
9) Alzarri Joseph
10) Abrar Ahmed
11) Usman Tariq
rawalpindiz playing 11: :
1) Yasir Khan
2) Mohammad Rizwan (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
3) Kamran Ghulam
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Sam Billings
6) Abdullah Fazal
7) Amad Butt
8) Mohammad Aamir
9) Naseem Shah
10) Rishad Hussain
11) Cole McConchie
QUE vs RAP Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Daryl Mitchell – The reliable right-handed batting all-rounder for Rawalpindi provides strength to the middle order, contributing impressive runs while providing tactical balance with his versatile skills. |
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Saud Shakeel – The left-handed top-order batsman for Quetta Gladiators has remained consistent with an impressive strike rate of 140.63, scoring 135 runs in 4 matches. |
Raises up:
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Hasan Nawaz – The aggressive right-handed opening batsman for Quetta Gladiators has scored 158 runs while maintaining a strong average of 52.66 in high-pressure match situations. |
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Kamran Ghulam – The consistent right-handed batting all-rounder for Rawalpindi has scored 132 runs throughout the campaign, effectively handling the middle order with controlled and steady innings. |
Budget Selection:
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Yasir Khan – Rawalpindi’s explosive right-handed opening batsman has scored 98 runs in 4 matches, which included a explosive innings of 83 runs with the help of six sixes in 46 balls. |
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Alzarri Joseph – Deadly right-arm fast bowler for Quetta Gladiators, leads the pace attack, delivering hostile spells with pace and bounce during the powerplay and death overs. |
QUE vs RAP PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Saud Shakeel and Daryl Mitchell |
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vice captain |
Kamran Ghulam and Hasan Nawaz |
QUE vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen – Saud Shakeel©, Hasan Nawaz, Shamil Hussain
- Allrounders – Kamran Ghulam (Vice Captain), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Curran
- Bowlers- Mohammad Aamir, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal
QUE vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper- Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen – Saud Shakeel, Hasan Nawaz (Vice Captain), Shamil Hussain, Yasir Khan
- All-rounders – Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell©, Tom Curran
- Bowlers- Mohammad Aamir, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed
QE vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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S Masood |
8.0 credit |
No |
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A Ali |
6.5 credits |
No |
QUE vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 18 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Saud Shakeel |
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gl captaincy option |
darryl mitchell |
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choice of punt |
Alzarri Joseph and Yasir Khan |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-3-3 |
QUE vs RAP Match Winner Prediction:
Quetta Gladiators will take advantage of their balanced team to win this match.
