The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is starting to take its shape with almost all teams playing 2-3 games so far. While the season debutants’ – Rawalpindi Pindiz and Hyderabad Kingsmen are still struggling to get their first win, the defending champions – Lahore Qalandars have had a mixed outing so far. Hoping to make a turnaround at an early stage, the Qalandars will host Multan Sultans in match 11 of PSL 2026.
PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans match details
Match: Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans, Match 11
Date: April 3, 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
Match time: 7:30 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Lahore Qalandars
The defending champions, Lahore Qalandars have a good pace attack at their disposal, boasting the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman and 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, Haseebullah Khan
Key bowlers: Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman
Multan Sultans
The Multan Sultans (Sialkot Stallionz) have come into this season under a new identity and a completely revamped side. The team boasts of some power-hitters in Shahibzada Farhan along with a few international stars like Steven Smith, Josh Philippe among others also in their ranks.
Strength: Explosive batting line-up
Key batters: Shahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, Shan Masood
Key bowlers: Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Momin Qamar
Head-to-Head
| Criterion | Stats |
| Played | 21 |
| Lahore Qalandars won | 10 |
| Multan Sultans won | 11 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
LQ vs MS predicted playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah.
Multan Sultans: Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (WK), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (C), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shehzad Gul, Momin Qamar.
Key Players to Watch
Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars)
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
Shahibzada Farhan (Multan Sultans)
Steven Smith (Multan Sultans)
Pitch Report
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is known to offer batting-friendly surfaces in all of Pakistan. In the 37 T20 matches played at this venue, teams batting first have often come out victorious, thus hinting to teams to win toss and bat first.
Average 1st innings score: 166
Team batting first often have an advantage in the game
Weather Report
As per the weather forecast on Accuweather, intermittent clouds with thunderstorms are expected to prevail during the PSL 11 Match 11 in Lahore. The temperature will range between 18-19°C with chances of rain also predicted.
Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first, considering that 23 times the team batting first have come out victorious.
Winning Probability
Lahore Qalandars: 57%
Multan Sultans: 43%
Match Prediction – Who will win?
Although both teams have been exceptionally good in PSL with their competitive head-to-head record, the Lahore Qalandars have a slight edge over Multan Sultans, who are yet unbeaten in 2026 edition.
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 |
