The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is back with its premier domestic T20 franchise league, Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is set to commence from March 26, 2026. The tournament which returns with its 11th edition, has seen several changes ahead of the 2026 season, one of the key points being its expansion to an eight-team tournament.
While the tournament is set to be played over the next one month until May 3, the opening match will see defending champions, Lahore Qalandars face debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore. Although due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the tournament will be hosted across two venues – Lahore and Karachi, behind closed doors, in the opening clash, the two teams with high expectations will take the field from 7:30 pm (IST). Here in this article, we have listed all relevant details around the upcoming fixture, set to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PSL 2026 Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen: Match details, Squads, Live Streaming, and More
PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen match details
Match 1: Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
Date: March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
Match time: 7:30 pm (IST)
PSL 2026: Where to watch Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen?
In India, there won’t be any live telecast or live streaming of PSL 2026 matches. However, fans across the world can watch PSL 2026 on the following channels
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 |
PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen squads
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah, Mohammad Farooq, Daniel Sams, Parvez Hussain Emon, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Dunith Wellalage, Rubin Hermann, Maaz Khan, Shahab Khan, Gudakesh Motie.
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne (c), Usman Khan, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Ali, Saad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Glenn Maxwell, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Tayyab Arif, Ahmed Hussain, Maheesh Theekshana.
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