The race for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 playoffs intensifies this evening as defending champions Lahore Qalandars face Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. Match 26 features two sides desperate for a victory; the Qalandars are reeling from consecutive defeats, while the Gladiators currently sit sixth in the standings and must secure points to keep their top-four ambitions alive. PSL 2026 Playoffs Qualification Scenarios: How Each Team Can Reach the Knockouts.

LQ vs QG Live Streaming and Telecast in Pakistan

Cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan have multiple options for both television and digital viewing. The league’s broadcast rights are distributed across several sports-dedicated networks.

PSL 2026 International Broadcast Details

The PSL has a significant global footprint, with official broadcast partners in major cricket-playing nations.

Region TV Channel Digital Streaming
United Kingdom Sky Sports Cricket / Ary Digital Sky Go / Ary Plus
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow Sports / YuppTV
Middle East (MENA) Cricbuzz TV Cricbuzz / Starzplay / Switch TV
Australia Fox Cricket Kayo Sports
Bangladesh T Sports Tapmad
Sri Lanka Dialog TV Tapmad / Dialog ViU

KK vs IU Match Details and Timings

  • Fixture:  Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (Match 26)

  • Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST (7:00 PM PKT)

  • Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Match Preview

This fixture is a repeat of the 2025 final, adding a layer of rivalry to the encounter. Led by Shaheen Afridi, Lahore boasts a formidable pace attack featuring Haris Rauf and Mustafizur Rahman. However, their recent form has been inconsistent. Conversely, the Gladiators, captained by Rilee Rossouw, are looking to find team synergy after a string of narrow losses.

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