As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 gets intense, in the first match of the double-header Saturday, Babar Azam & Co will lock horns with the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 11. While the two teams are coming off contrasting results in their respective previous outings, the Peshawar men will look to extend their winnings streak whereas the Qalandars will aim to get their tournament back on track with a win.
PSL 2026: Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars match details
Match: Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars, Match 19
Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Toss time: 2:30 pm (IST)
Match time: 3:00 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Peshawar Zalmi
The Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi haven’t tasted disappointment yet in PSL 2026. While they had a terrible outing last season, but with some of the greats in their ranks, they will be eyeing the title, especially seeing the power-hitters in Babar Azam, Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, and Michael Bracewell.
Strength: A well-rounded batting lineup
Key batters: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam, Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell
Key bowlers: Ali Raza, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani, Brian Bennett
Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars have a good pace attack at their disposal, boasting the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman along with star international spinner in Sikandar Raza. They also have some of the best Pakistan batters, including opener Fakhar Zaman, who can go deep with his batting skills.
Strength: Good-looking pace strength
Key batters: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique,Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naeem
Key bowlers: Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 22 |
| Peshawar Zalmi won | 11 |
| Lahore Qalandars won | 9 |
| Tied/NR | 0/2 |
PZ vs LQ predicted playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Lahore Qalandars: Haseebullah Khan (WK), Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Ryan Burl, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Mustafizur Rahman.
Key Players to Watch
Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi)
Kusal Mendis (Peshawar Zalmi)
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
Sikandar Raza (Lahore Qalandars)
Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi also offers batting-friendly surfaces, supporting consistent pace and bounce. Moreover, with slight dew coming in at the later hours, it could be key for the teams chasing the total.
Average 1st innings score: 164
Weather Report
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, it is expected to be sunny during the PSL 11 Match 19 in Karachi. The temperature is expected to hover between 35-36°C. The chances of rain are bare minimum.
Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first, considering that chase becomes easy with some dew assisting at the later hours.
Winning Probability
Peshawar Zalmi: 45%
Lahore Qalandars: 55%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
The defending champions walk into this game with a slight edge over Peshawar Zalmi. While the Babar Azam-led side are still to be beaten in this tournament, but the Qalandars would look to get back to winnings ways, seeing them reel at the bottom half of the points table with only two wins.
Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win the contest
PSL 11 live streaming details
| Region | Broadcasters/Platforms |
| UK | ARY Digital (SKY 748), ARY Plus |
| Australia & New Zealand | ESPN |
| North America | Willow, Prime |
| MENA | Cricbuzz, STarzplay, Elife |
| India & Nepal | Tapmad |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog, Tapmad |
| Africa, Europe & Caribbean | Tapmad |
