Peshawar Zalmi set to face Lahore Qalandars in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi, on Saturday, April 11.
Preview
In the 19th match of the PSL 2026, Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will take on Lahore Qalandars (LAH). Peshawar Zalmi performed brilliantly in the last game, defeating Karachi Kings by 159 runs. Batting first, Peshawar posted a total of 1246 runs, while Karachi were all out on just 87. For Peshawar, Kusal Mendis emerged as the top scorer with 109 runs off just 52 balls. Apart from him, Babar Azam played well and scored 87 runs. In the bowling department, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Sufiyan Muqeem took three wickets each.
On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars didn’t perform well in the previous game, suffering a 9-wicket defeat against Islamabad United. Batting first, Lahore got all out on just 100 runs, while Islamabad chased down the target in 10.2 overs. Sikandar Raza scored 25 runs off 19 deliveries. While no other batsman could reach 20 runs.
In the bowling department, due to the small score, Lahore’s team needed to make a strong start and take quick wickets, but they failed to do so. Captain Shahid Afridi took the only wicket; apart from him, all the other bowlers remained wicketless. With this, it proved to be Lahore’s second win in the tournament.
Match Information
Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, Match 19
Pakistan Super League, 11 Apr 2026, Sat, 3:00 PM IST ,Karachi
Probable PlayingXI
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam(C), Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Sufyan Moqim, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Haris, K Mendis, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam
Bench: Khalid Usman, Ali Raza, AM Hardie, JM Vince, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Baig, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Brian Bennett, M Basit, Tanzid Hasan
Lahore Qalandars
Abdullah Shafique, Asif Ali, Sikandar Raza, RP Burl, U Shah, Haseebullah Khan, RA Herman, M Naeem, S Afridi(C), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman
Bench: Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, FK Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Hussain Talat, Usama Mir, DR Sams, Dunith Wellalage, Shahab Khan, Maaz Khan
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Babar Azam PES | bat – 9
Babar Azam is an excellent batter and has consistently performed well in the PSL. He also scored 87 runs in the last game against Karachi. He is definitely able to perform well this season.
Muhammad Naeem LAH | bowl – 7.5
Mohammad Naeem has performed well in PSL. He has scored 350 runs in the last 10 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Top
Kusal Mendis PES | WK – 9
Kusal Mendis is a good T20 batter and has also performed well in recent times. He has scored 109 runs off just 52 balls in the previous game against Karachi. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Multan Sultans this season.
Abdullah Shafique LAH | BAT – 8
Abdullah Shafique is an excellent batter who has consistently performed well in recent times. He also scored 287 runs in the 10 PSL games. He has the ability to perform well this season.
Budget
Shaheen Afridi LAH | bowl – 9
Shaheen Afridi is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 17 wickets in the last 9 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
Iftikhar Ahmed PES | all – 8
Iftikhar Ahmed has performed exceptionally well in PSL history. He has taken seven wickets in the last two games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
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Asif Ali – LAH | BAT – 7.5
Kashif Ali – PES | BAT – 7.5
FAQs – PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction
1. Who is the captain of Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2026?
Babar Azam is leading Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2026.
2. Who is the captain of Lahore Qalandars?
Shaheen Afridi is captaining Lahore Qalandars this season.
3. What is the pitch condition at National Stadium, Karachi?
The pitch at National Stadium is batting-friendly, supporting aggressive stroke play. Spinners get assistance later, and dew often helps chasing teams. The average first innings score is around 173 runs.
4. How did both teams perform in their recent PSL 2026 matches?
Peshawar Zalmi dominated their last match with a massive win over Karachi Kings. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars suffered a heavy defeat against Islamabad United, struggling in both batting and bowling departments.
5. Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for PES vs LAH Dream11 team?
Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis are excellent captaincy options. For vice-captain picks, Sikandar Raza and Shaheen Afridi are strong choices due to their all-round impact.
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