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Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction
PSZ vs LHQ Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lahore Qalandars won the toss and choose to bowl first
Peshawar Zalmi beat Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs
Can Peshawar Zalmi win against Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2026?
- 163 is the first innings average score at National Stadium, Karachi in PSL 2026.
- Peshawar's Kusal Mendis scored 109 runs in the last match.
- Lahore’s Shaheen Afridi has taken 7 wickets in PSL 2026.
Peshawar Zalmi to Win
| Tournament: | Pakistan Super League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 35.2°C|Mist |
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PSZ vs LHQ Live Prediction
PSZ vs LHQ Match Prediction & Analysis
The 19th Match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 will feature a high-voltage clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Both teams have enjoyed solid starts to the season and are battling for a top-four spot. Peshawar Zalmi have played 4 matches with 3 wins and 1 no-result, collecting 7 points and a strong net run rate of +2.877, placing them in the upper half of the table. Lahore Qalandars have played 4 matches with 2 wins and 2 losses, sitting pretty mid-table with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.051.
Historically, these two sides have played 21 matches in the PSL since the inaugural season in 2016 and it is the Peshawar Zalmi who have the advantage with 12 wins to Lahore’s 9 wins.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PSZ
W
W
W
L
L
PSZ
145/10 in 18.2 7.91
146/6 in 20.0 7.3
123/8 in 13.0 9.46
149/8 in 13.0 11.46
LHQ
L
W
L
W
W
LHQ
100/10 in 18.3 5.41
104/1 in 10.3 9.9
185/5 in 13.0 14.23
165/5 in 13.0 12.69
128/9 in 20.0 6.4
131/6 in 19.3 6.72
199/6 in 20.0 9.95
130/10 in 20.0 6.5
201/9 in 20.0 10.05
204/4 in 19.5 10.29
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Peshawar Zalmi Preview
Peshawar Zalmi have made one of the strongest starts in PSL 2026, currently sitting in the top two of the points table with 3 wins from 4 matches (plus 1 no-result), earning 7 points and a healthy net run rate of +2.877.
Peshawar fans so far would be very happy with the side’s batting and bowling performance. In the first game, we saw batting brilliance as they chased 215 runs, followed by the bowlers getting the Hyderabad Kingsmen out for 145 and the batters chased it convincingly.
In the most recent game, we saw the batters and bowlers both stepped-up equally. They scored 246 runs with a wonderful 109 runs knock from Kusal Mendis and bowled Karachi out for just 87 runs.
Captain Babar Azam leads the run charts for his team with 169 runs in 3 innings batting at an average of 84.50 and scored an unbeaten 87 runs off 51 balls in the last match vs Karachi, displaying his trademark class and consistency.
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has been equally destructive, smashing 167 runs in 3 innings at a blistering strike rate of 181.52, especially playing a wonderful knock of 109 runs off 52 balls at a strike rate of 209.62.
Abdul Samad has provided explosive middle-order firepower with 74 runs in 3 innings. He in-fact has hit 8 sixes in the tournament so far and has the best strike rate in the entire competition so far, 284.62. Meanwhile all-rounder Michael Bracewell (66 runs) and Mohammad Haris (58 runs) need to step-up their game a bit more if Peshawar is to win their 2nd title.
The bowling attack has been led by experienced campaigners. Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem are the joint-highest wicket-takers for Zalmi with 7 wickets each. Nahid Rana has picked up 3 wickets, while Aamir Jamal (2 wickets) and Ali Raza (2 wickets) have provided good support.
The duo of Iftikhar Ahmed and Nahid Rana were truly in spectacular touch in their victory over Karachi Kings in the last game. Iftikhar returned with figures of 3/9 while Bangladeshi pacer Nahid Rana did even better, 3/9. This should give a huge confidence booster to Peshawar’s bowlers.
PZ Over/Under Betting Tips
Kusal Mendis Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Kusal Mendis has scored a match winning knock of 109 runs in 52 balls smashing 14 fours and 4 sixes. He is having a solid run in this year's PSL season and so far has amassed 167 runs in 3 matches, averaging 55.66. Expect him to play another impactful knock and score over 23 runs against the Qalandars.
Babar Azam Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Babar Azam has scores of 87*, 43 and 39 this season. He is back to his usual best scoring runs consistently this season opening the innings and leading from the front. We expect him to continue his good run of form in the PSL 2026 and score over 24 runs in today's match against the Lahore Qalandars.
Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamir Jamal, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam.
Peshawar Zalmi Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2026
Peshawar Zalmi Actual Playing XI:
Aamer Jamal, Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Farhan Yousaf , Shoriful Islam
Lahore Qalandars Preview
Lahore Qalandars have had a mixed start to the PSL 2026 season. From 4 matches, they have secured 2 wins and 2 losses, sitting with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.051.
Their campaign began with a dominant 69-run victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen. They then suffered a narrow 4-wicket defeat to Karachi Kings, before bouncing back with a 20-run win over Multan Sultans in a rain-curtailed game.
However, they suffered a heavy 9-wicket defeat to Islamabad United in their most recent outing, where they could only manage 100 runs after being asked to bat first. With not much on the board to defend, Lahore's bowlers couldn't influence a bit of the game.
Lahore’s batting has shown good promise in patches. Opener Mohammad Naeem leads the run charts with 103 runs in 4 innings with the best score of 60 runs, he seriously need to improve his consistency.
Haseebullah Khan has also chipped in with decent runs, scoring 87 runs in 3 innings with a very disappointing strike rate of 108.75, while Zimbabwe captain and all-rounder Sikandar Raza has scored 81 runs in 4 innings and Abdullah Shafique (80 runs in 4 innings) provide middle-order stability.
Bangladeshi batter Parvez Hossain Emon is one of the high strike rate batters in the Lahore Qalandars squad. The left-hand batter has scored 71 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 161.36.
The bowling attack remains Lahore’s biggest strength. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi is the leading wicket-taker with 7 wickets in 4 matches with his best figures of 4/18 coming against Karachi Kings.
Bangladeshi left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has picked up 4 wickets, while Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf, and Sikandar Raza have each taken 3 wickets. Lahore has a very potent pace bowling attack that can change the game on its head, so watch out for them.
LQ Over/Under Betting Tips
Mohammad Naeem Total Runs Over 18.5 @ 1.85
Mohammad Naeem has scored a total of 103 runs in the last 4 PSL matches, averaging 25.75. He has scored over 18 runs in two of the last four matches played.
Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI:
Haseebullah Khan (WK), Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Ryan Burl, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Mustafizur Rahman.
Lahore Qalandars Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2026
Lahore Qalandars Actual Playing XI:
Abdullah Shafique, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Dunith Wellalage
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
On Saturday, April 11, the weather forecast in and around the National Bank Cricket Arena (National Stadium), Karachi, expect a hot and sunny day with clear skies. Temperature will be around 30-32°C, feeling warmer. Light to moderate sea breeze possible. No rain forecast throughout the day.
PSZ vs LHQ Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The pitch at National Bank Cricket Arena (National Stadium), Karachi for PSL 2026 is generally batting-friendly with a flat surface, true bounce, and good pace that suits stroke-makers. The quick outfield and relatively short boundaries help produce high scores, the average first innings score here is around 163 in the matches played at the venue so far in PSL 2026. Pacers get early movement or bounce, while spinners find some grip and turn in the middle overs.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Peshawar Zalmi to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back the Peshawar Zalmi to win the coin toss in today's match against the Lahore Qalandars.
Toss: To Bowl
Bowling first is going to be the primary choice for the captain who wins the toss. The National Stadium in Karachi is a batting paradise that mostly remains the same throughout the game. There is no change in characteristics expected. There have been 3 matches played at the venue in PSL 2026 in which in all three games the captain won the toss and decided to bowl first and twice the bowling first team won.
PSZ vs LHQ
Winning Prediction
Peshawar Zalmi are slight favorites. They have been in strong form with Babar Azam (169 runs), Kusal Mendis (167 runs), and a balanced bowling attack led by Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem (7 wickets each). Lahore Qalandars have shown batting firepower but their bowling has been inconsistent. On a batting-friendly National Bank Cricket Arena pitch, back Peshawar Zalmi to win.
Peshawar Zalmi to Win
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