Peshawar Zalmi will take on Quetta Gladiators in the twenty-third match on 15th at the National Stadium in Karachi.th April 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best PES vs QE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for round 23.third PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
PES vs QUE Match Preview:
Pakistan Super League 2026 will continue its group stage with Match 23 where Peshawar Zalmi will face Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium, Karachi on April 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. As the tournament heads towards the final stages, both the teams will be aiming to score crucial points and hence, this match will be very important for their position.
Peshawar Zalmi will go into this game in strong form after a hard-fought win against Multan Sultans, which will keep them on top of the table. Babar Azam will lead the team with confidence, while Kusal Mendis will strengthen the batting with his aggressive style. Furthermore, Michael Bracewell will contribute as an all-rounder, and the bowling unit will support the team by defending the total well. As a result, Zalmi will look to continue their winning streak.
Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators will go into this match on the back of a solid win against Rawalpindi and will be aiming to get into the top four. Riley Rossouw will provide strength in batting, while Abrar Ahmed will play a key role in spin. Furthermore, Saud Shakeel will guide the team with consistency and hence, Quetta will try to challenge Zalmi with a balanced performance.
Overall, both the teams will enter this match with clear goals. Peshawar Zalmi will aim to remain at the top of the table, while Quetta Gladiators will aim to gain momentum and improve their position. Additionally, the conditions in Karachi will favor the batsmen, so both the captains will focus on making the most of the powerplay overs.
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PES vs QUE head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Peshawar Zalmi |
13 |
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Quetta Gladiators |
10 |
PES vs QE Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
32°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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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:
PES vs QUE Playing 11s (Predicted):
Peshawar Zalmi Playing 11:
1) Babar Azam ©
2) Mohammad Haris
3) Kusal Mendis
4) Aaron Hardy
5) Farhan Yusuf
6) Michael Bracewell
7) Abdul Samad
8)Amer Jamal
9) Sufiyan Muqeem
10) Noisy Islam
11) Nahid Rana
Quetta Gladiators Playing 11: :
1) Saud Shakeel
2) Shameel Hussain
3) Khwaja Nafe
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
PES vs QE Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Saud Shakeel – Captaining the Quetta Gladiators, the left-handed top-order batsman offers composure while focusing on consistency while looking for more scoring acceleration at crucial stages. |
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Kusal Mendis – Under the leadership of Peshawar Zalmi, this right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman scored 109 runs from 52 balls, and established himself as a dominant top-order batsman. |
Raises up:
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Hasan Nawaz – Having performed sensationally for Quetta Gladiators, the right-handed batsman has emerged as the standout performer of the tournament, scoring 510 runs at an average of 85.00. |
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Babar Azam – Anchoring Peshawar Zalmi’s batting, the right-handed opening batsman has scored 408 runs at an average of 68.00, including a brilliant unbeaten 87 off 51 balls. |
Budget Selection:
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Iftikhar Ahmed – Making a match-winning impact, the right-handed batting all-rounder and off-break bowler from Peshawar Zalmi has taken 9 wickets with an excellent 5.51 economy. |
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Usman Tariq – Offering spin variety for Quetta Gladiators, the right-arm bowler has taken 11 wickets while maintaining control with a steady economy rate of 7.50. |
PES vs QUE PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Kusal Mendis and Saud Shakeel |
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vice captain |
Hasan Nawaz and Babar Azam |
PES vs QE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kusal Mendis©, Mohammad Haris, Sam Harper
- Batsmen- Riley Rossouw, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Nawaz (Vice Captain)
- All-rounder – Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers- Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqim, Nahid Rana
PES vs QE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris
- Batsmen – Riley Rossouw, Babar Azam (Vice Captain), Saud Shakeel©, Hasan Nawaz
- Allrounder – Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed
- Bowlers- Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Sufiyan Muqeem

PES vs QE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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A Subhan |
6.0 credit |
No |
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W Akram |
6.5 credits |
No |
PES vs QE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Kusal Mendis |
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gl captaincy option |
Shakeel said |
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choice of punt |
Usman Tariq and Iftikhar Ahmed |
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dream11 combination |
3-4-1-3 |
PES vs QE Match Winner Prediction:
If we look at the point table, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.
