LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction: Match 16, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – Pakistan Super League 2026
Match Preview
Lahore Qalandars set to face Islamabad United in the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, April 9. In the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will take on Islamabad United (ISL). Lahore Qalandars performed well in the previous game as they got a 20-run win against Multan Sultans. Batting first, Lahore posted a total of 185 runs in 13 overs, while Multan scored just 165. Mohammad Naeem emerged as the top scorer for Lahore with 60 runs off 28 deliveries.
While Parvez Hossain Emon also batted well and scored 45 off just 19 balls. Among the bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman performed outstandingly and took two wickets for 37 runs in his three-over spell. At the same time, Shaheen Afridi, Ubaid Shah and Sikandar Raza picked up one wicket each. Overall, Lahore had a great performance in the last match, and they would like to continue it in the upcoming fixtures.
On the other hand, Islamabad United delivered a brilliant performance in their previous match, registering a seven-wicket victory over Rawalpindi. After conceding 156 runs while bowling first, Islamabad’s batting lineup performed well. Sameer Minhas provided a strong start at the top with a well-compiled 70, while Haider Ali also batted well, scoring 26 runs in the middle order. With the ball, Salman Mirza, Richard Gleeson and Faheem Ashraf performed well and took two wickets each.
Match Information- LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction
Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United, Match 16
Series: Pakistan Super League 2026
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is widely regarded as a batting-friendly surface, offering ideal conditions for aggressive stroke play and fluent run-scoring. However, as the match progresses, spinners tend to come into play and can extract assistance from the surface. Additionally, this surface favours teams batting second and makes chasing a more viable option. Overall, the venue is known for producing high-scoring encounters, with the average first-innings total around 173 runs. Average 1st Innings Score: 173 Pitch Condition: Average
Weather Report
Conditions: Clear
Probable Playing
XI Lahore Qalandars
Mohammad Parvez Hossain Abdullah Shafique Asif Ali Sikandar Raza U Shah RA Herman Haseebullah Khan M Naeem S Afridi (C) Haris Rauf Mustafizur Rahman Bench: Tayyab Tahir, FK Zaman, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Farooq, Usama Mir, DR Sams, Shahab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Maaz Khan, RP Burl
Islamabad United
S Minhas Mohammad Faiq Haider Ali MS Chapman SH Khan (C) Faheem Ashraf IM Wasim Salman Irshad Devon Conway RJ Gleeson Chris Green Bench: AGS Gous, Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, M Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Sameen Gul, H Sajjad, Salman Mirza, Mohsin Riaz, Nisar Ahmad
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Sameer Minhas (ISL)
Sameer Minhas is an excellent batter. He also scored 70 runs off just 36 balls in the previous game against Rawalpindi. He is definitely able to perform well this season.
Muhammad Naeem (LAH)
Mohammad Naeem has performed well in PSL. He has scored 375 runs in the last 10 games, including 60 runs against Multan in the previous game. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Top Picks
Abdullah Shafique (LAH)
Abdullah Shafique is an excellent batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 299 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well this season.
Shadab Khan (ISL)
Shadab Khan has performed exceptionally well in PSL history. He has scored 185 runs in the last 8 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Budget Picks Shaheen Afridi (LAH)
Shaheen Afridi is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 16 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
Salman Irshad (ISL)
Salman Irshad is currently in good form. He took 14 wickets in the last 7 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
Players to Avoid
Andries Gous (ISL)
Sameen Gul (ISL)
Mega League Team
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway
Batters: Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Sameer Minhas
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Irshad
Bowlers: Muhammad Naeem, Shaheen Afridi, Richard Gleeson
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway
Batters: Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Sameer Minhas
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ubaid Shah, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Irshad
Bowlers: Muhammad Naeem, Shaheen Afridi
Match Prediction
Winner: Lahore Qalandars
FAQs- LAH vs ISL 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 Islamabad United?
Shadab Khan is leading Islamabad United in the 2026 PSL.
What is the pitch condition at National Stadium, Karachi?
The pitch is batting-friendly and supports high-scoring games. Spinners get assistance as the match progresses, and dew often favours the chasing side. The average 1st innings score is around 173 runs.
How did both teams perform in their recent PSL 2026 matches?
Lahore Qalandars won by 20 runs against Multan Sultans, while Islamabad United won by 7 wickets against Rawalpindi Pindiz.
Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the LAH vs ISL Dream11 team?
Sameer Minhas and Muhammad Naeem are strong captaincy options. Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, and Sikandar Raza are excellent vice-captain choices for Grand League and Head-to-Head contests.
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