In the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will face Lahore Qalandars (LAH) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, April 11.
Led by Babar Azam, the Peshawar team has remained unbeaten in this tournament so far. With three wins to their name, they currently sit in second place on the points table. One of their matches ended without a result. In their most recent outing, they secured a massive victory by a margin of 159 runs, comprehensively defeating the Karachi Kings.
The Lahore Qalandars have delivered a decent performance in this eight-team tournament this season. In four matches, they have won two games and lost an equal number. Shaheen Afridi and his team currently occupy the fifth spot on the points table. They have secured victories against the Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans, but have suffered defeats at the hands of the Karachi Kings and Islamabad United.
PES vs LAH Head to Head T20 Record
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 22 |
| Matches Won by PES | 11 |
| Matches Won by LAH | 9 |
| Ties | - |
| No Result | 2 |
| First Match | February 6, 2016 |
| Most Recent Match | May 18, 2025 |
PES vs LAH Playing 11
Peshawar Zalmi (PES) Possible Playing 11: 1. Babar Azam(C), 2. Mohammad Haris(WK), 3. Kusal Mendis(WK), 4. Michael Bracewell, 5. Abdul Samad-I, 6. Farhan Yousaf, 7. Iftikhar Ahmed, 8. Amir Jamal, 9. Sufiyan Muqeem, 10. Shoriful Islam, 11. Nahid Rana
Lahore Qalandars (LAH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Haseebullah Khan(WK), 2. Muhammad Naeem, 3. Abdullah Shafique, 4. Rubin Hermann(WK), 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Asif Ali, 7. Ryan Burl, 8. Shaheen Afridi(C), 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Ubaid Shah, 11. Mustafizur Rahman
PSL 2026: PES vs LAH Player Stats
- Babar Azam: The Peshawar captain is currently in excellent form. In the previous match against the Karachi Kings, the team posted a massive total of 246 runs, with Babar playing a magnificent innings that included a half-century.
- Kusal Mendis: He has been consistently scoring runs for the team and providing stability to the top order.
- Iftikhar Ahmed: He has admirably fulfilled the role of a 'finisher' in recent matches. Against the Hyderabad Kingsmen, he steered the team to victory in the final over by hitting a six and a four.
- Saim Ayub: He is contributing with both bat and ball. He also claimed some crucial wickets in the previous match.
PSL 2026: PES vs LAH Pitch Report
Two of the first three matches played at Karachi's National Stadium during PSL 2026 have been low-scoring affairs. However, in the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi posted a massive total of 246/3 in the first innings. It will be interesting to see what kind of pitch both teams encounter on Saturday. Since this match will be played in the afternoon, the captains will not need to worry much about the impact of dew.
PES vs LAH: Probable Best Performers
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis enters this match fresh off a magnificent innings of 109 runs off 52 balls against the Karachi Kings. The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 14 fours and four sixes during his innings. His role in the top order will be crucial.
Sufiyan Muqeem
Sufiyan Muqeem is currently in tremendous form with the ball. In three matches, this left-arm wrist spinner has taken seven wickets at an average of 11.14 and a strike rate of 10.29. His economy rate stands at 6.50, which is excellent for a wrist spinner.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Pakistan Super League 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi - Q | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2.324 | 17 | LWWWW |
| 2 | Islamabad United - Q | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.667 | 13 | WWLWL |
| 3 | Multan Sultans - Q | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.326 | 12 | LLWWL |
| 4 | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen - Q | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.361 | 10 | WLWWW |
| 5 | Lahore Qalandars - E | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.482 | 10 | WLWWL |
| 6 | Karachi Kings - E | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.869 | 10 | WWLLL |
| 7 | Quetta Gladiators - E | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.410 | 6 | LLLWL |
| 8 | Rawalpindi Pindiz - E | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | -1.760 | 2 | LWLLL |
| 9 | Rawalpindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 27-Apr-2026, 12:13 PM | |||||||||
