PSL 2026 HHK vs QG: Head-to-Head, Probable Playing XI, & Where to Watch

Hyderabad Kingsmen and Quetta Gladiators both lost their opening game, though the former’s defeat against Lahore Qalandars was comparatively more chastening, hence the eighth spot on the table and a negative net run rate.

Quetta aren’t too far off either. A weak middle-order had them lose the plot after a strong start by youngster Shamyl Hussain, who scored 52 off 24 balls. Ben McDermott’s 13-off-25 was also an exception in what was otherwise a sorry batting display.

Arguably, Quetta still have better chances than Hyderabad, who have plenty to figure out in their batting and bowling.

Head-to-Head Matches:

Hyderabad and Quetta will be playing their first PSL game against each other.

Probable playing XI:

Hyderabad Kingsmen:

1. Saim Ayub, 2. Sharjeel Khan, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Usman Khan, 5. Kusal Perera, 6. Irfan Khan Niazi, 7. Hassan Khan, 8. Akif Javed, 9. Mohammad Ali, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Hunain Shah

Quetta Gladiators:

1. Shamyl Hussain, 2. Saud Shakeel, 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Hassan Nawaz, 5. Brett Hampton, 6. Bevon Jacobs, 7. Ahmed Daniyal, 8. Jahandad Khan, 9. Usman Tariq, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Abrar Ahmed

Where to Watch:

Australia & New Zealand: ESPN
Bangladesh: T Sports, Tapmad (live stream)
Middle East & North Africa (MENA): Cricbuzz (live stream), Switch TV, Cricbuzz TV on ELIFE, STARZPLAY (live stream)
Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, Tapmad (live stream), VIU Hub (live stream)
Nepal: Tapmad (live stream)
United Kingdom: ARY Digital, ARY Plus
United States & Canada: Willow TV, Willow Sports, Willow (by Cricbuzz) (live stream)
Pakistan: PTV, A Sports, Geo Super, Ten Sports, Tapmad (live stream), Tamasha (live stream), Myco (live stream)
Rest of the World: Tapmad (live stream)

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