Lahore Qalandars set to face Rawalpindi Pindiz in the 27th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi, on Saturday, April 18.
Preview
In the 27th match of the PSL 2026, Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will take on Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP). Lahore Qalandars had a disappointing performance in their previous match, going down to Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets. Lahore, batting first, posted 134 runs on the board, while Quetta chased down the target in 16.2 overs in reply. Haseebullah Khan was the lone bright spot with a 33-run knock. On the bowling front, skipper Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza, and Haris Rauf chipped in with one wicket each.
On the other hand, Rawalpindi Pindiz are struggling this season, having suffered their six consecutive defeat. In their last match, they were beaten by 5 wickets by Hyderabad Kingsmen. Rawalpindi Pindiz posted a total of 121 runs batting first, while Hyderabad chased down the target in 16.3 overs in response. For Pindiz, Sam Billings was the top scorer with 26 off 22 deliveries, and Yasir Khan chipped in with 24 runs.
Rawalpindi’s bowling attack, however, struggled to leave a mark. Asif Afridi was the only standout, claiming two wickets for 20 runs in his four overs. Bean Sears, Mohammad Amir, and Saad Masood managed to take one wicket each, while the rest of the bowlers proved largely ineffective.
Match Information
Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, Match 27
Pakistan Super League, 18 Apr 2026, Sat, 7:30 PM IST ,Karachi
Probable PlayingXI
Lahore Qalandars
FK Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, C Asalanka, Mohammad Farooq, Sikandar Raza, DR Sams, Haseebullah Khan, M Naeem, S Afridi(C), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman
Bench: Tayyab Tahir, Asif Ali, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Hussain Talat, U Shah, Usama Mir, Shahab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Maaz Khan, RA Herman, RP Burl
Rawalpindi Pindiz
Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, DJ Mitchell, Abdullah Fazal, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan(C), Sam Billings, Mohammad Amir, Ben Sears
Bench: LJ Evans, Shahzaib Khan-l, Amad Butt, Kamran Ghulam, D Forrester, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir Khan, Naseem Shah, F Ali, CE McConchie, Jalat Khan, Razaullah
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Fakhar Zaman LAH | bat – 9
Fakhar Zaman is a quality T20 batter who has been in impressive form lately, scoring 276 runs in his last nine matches. He is expected to play a crucial role for Lahore Qalandars this season and also a good captain choice for a fantasy team.
Daryl Mitchell RP | bat – 8.5
Daryl Mitchell has delivered solid performances in the PSL this season, scoring 154 runs and picking up three wickets across his last six matches. His supporters will be hoping he continues this form and makes a strong impact this season.
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Muhammad Naeem LAH | BOWL – 7.5
Mohammad Naeem has delivered strong performances in the PSL, scoring 240 runs across his last 10 matches. He will be expected to continue this form and make a significant impact this season.
Sam Billings RP | WK – 8.5
Sam Billings has performed well in PSL. He has scored 166 runs in the last 6 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
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Shaheen Afridi LAH | bowl – 9
Shaheen Afridi is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 21 wickets in the last 10 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
Ben Sears RP | bowl – 8.5
Ben Sears has performed exceptionally well in PSL. Moreover, he has taken 4 wickets in the last two games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
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Tayyab Tahir – LAH | BAT – 6.5
Mohammad Parvez Hossain – LAH | BAT – 8.5
FAQs – Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Dream11 Prediction
Who is the captain of Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2026?
Shaheen Afridi is captaining Lahore Qalandars this season.
Who is the captain of Rawalpindi Pindiz in PSL 2026?
Mohammad Rizwan is leading Rawalpindi Pindiz in PSL 2026.
What is the pitch condition at National Stadium, Karachi?
National Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface with a quick outfield. As the match progresses, spinners may get assistance, and chasing is often preferred due to dew.
How did both teams perform in their recent PSL 2026 matches?
Lahore Qalandars lost to Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets, while Rawalpindi Pindiz suffered a 5-wicket defeat against Hyderabad Kingsmen in their previous matches.
Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the LAH vs RAP Dream11 team?
Top captaincy picks include Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell.
Strong vice-captain options are Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza, and Sam Billings.
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