Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XI vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2026, Match 23

Quetta Gladiators. [Sources - AFP]

Quetta Gladiators are set to return to action after 5 days as they face Peshawar Zalmi in Match 23 of PSL 2026 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The enthralling contest will take place at National Stadium in Karachi and will go live at 7:30 PM IST.

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Quetta Gladiators have been inconsistent in their on-field performance, reflected in their position on the points table. With just 2 wins from the first 5 matches, both victories came against teams at the bottom. 

Their batting and bowling units need serious refinement before facing an unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi in the next game. Despite their struggles, Quetta can take the positives from their win in their first game in the Karachi leg as they hope to push for a top-4 finish. 

As the two sides meet each other in a crucial PSL 2026 fixture, we explore Quetta Gladiators' predicted XI for the night.

Quetta Gladiators Likely Playing XI vs Peshawar Zalmi - PSL 2026, Match 23

Top-order: Saud Shakeel (C), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay (WK)

Saud Shakeel and Shamyl Hussain are likely to open for Quetta Gladiators, following their last win against Rawalpindiz. Shakeel, with 177 runs in 5 games, brings experience and composure, anchoring the innings at the top of the order.

Shamyl Hussain, striking at a remarkable 153.57, complements Shakeel's stability with his aggressive approach. He missed the last game due to illness and is expected to return to Quetta Gladiators playing XI vs Peshawar Zalmi.

At number three, it will be keeper-batter Khawaja Nafay, who has struggled for form, averaging just 9 runs so far. Despite recent challenges, he will be desperate for runs and is expected to return to the top-order after being demoted to middle-order in the last game.

Middle-order: Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran

Rilee Rossouw, after a slow start to the tournament, found form with a brilliant half-century in the last match. His performance has been a confidence booster, and he will aim to build on it as a key middle-order contributor.

Hasan Nawaz, Quetta's standout batter with 197 runs at 142.75, including two half-centuries, will continue in the middle-order. His consistency has been vital, and he will look to anchor the innings and play an important role in stabilizing the batting.

Bevon Jacobs, the Kiwi finisher, has yet to make a major impact but will be expected to bring the firepower towards the end. Tom Curran, is expected to return after missing the last game, adding depth to the lower middle-order.

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Bowler: Jahandad Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Jahandad Khan, in his first game of the season, made a significant impact, scoring a quick-fire 21 from 6 balls and taking the new ball. His outstanding 2.3-over spell, which included 2 wickets for just 8 runs, earns him a key role going forward.

Meanwhile, Alzarri Joseph should also be returning to handle the new ball duties. Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq, who has been in middle of controversies, will handle the spin department. Both have been brilliant with the ball, providing control in different phases of the game.

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI Vs Peshawar Zalmi: Saud Shakeel (C), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaj Nafay (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

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