In the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will face Islamabad United (ISL) on Thursday, April 9, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Under the captaincy of Shaheen Afridi, Lahore Qalandars currently sit in fourth place on the points table; they have won two matches and lost one. In their previous match, they defeated Multan Sultans in a 13-over contest. A victory on Thursday would propel them into the top two spots on the points table.
Islamabad United has played four matches so far. They started with a defeat, after which their next match was abandoned due to rain. However, they have delivered stellar performances in their last two matches, defeating the Quetta Gladiators and the Rawalpindis.
LAH vs ISL Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Won by LAH | 11 |
| Won by ISL | 11 |
| Tied | - |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 10, 2016 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | May 23, 2025 |
LAH vs ISL: Playing 11
Lahore Qalandars
Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah.
Islamabad United
Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad.
LAH vs ISL Player Stats
- Mohammad Naim (Batsman): One of the standout performers in recent matches, who scored 60 runs off just 28 balls in the previous game. He has amassed a total of 375 runs in his last 10 matches.
- Parvez Hossain Emon (Batsman): He showcased his explosive form in the previous match by scoring 45 runs off just 19 balls.
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bowler): The spearhead of the pace attack, who recently claimed 2 wickets for 37 runs in a 13-over-per-side match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain/Bowler): Leading the bowling attack, he has consistently taken crucial wickets in the opening overs throughout this tournament so far.
- Sameer Minhas (Batter): Currently in tremendous form; he enters this match fresh off a knock of 70 runs off just 36 balls against Rawalpindi.
- Shadab Khan (All-rounder): Serves as the strategic backbone of the team, contributing through his leg-spin bowling and his steady presence in the middle order.
- Salman Mirza (Bowler): Impressed everyone by taking 2 wickets in the previous match.
- Richard Gleeson (Bowler): Brings invaluable international experience and express pace to the team; he also claimed 2 wickets in the last match.
LAH vs ISL Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is expected to be favorable for batsmen, while bowlers are unlikely to find much assistance here. However, the new ball may swing during the opening overs; if fast bowlers can capitalize on this opportunity, it could provide some relief to their fellow bowlers in the later stages of the innings.
LAH vs ISL: Probable Best Performers
Sameer Minhas
Sameer Minhas holds the second spot on the list of highest run-scorers in PSL 2026. Across three innings, he has amassed a total of 180 runs at an average of 90 and a strike rate of 171.43. The 19-year-old will look to maintain his magnificent form throughout the tournament.
Shaheen Afridi
The experienced Shaheen Afridi has led his team from the front so far. In three matches, he has taken six wickets at an average of 13 and a strike rate of 11. Despite bowling in difficult overs, his economy rate of 7.09 is quite impressive.
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