Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings, 35th Match of PSL 2026, lands in Lahore on April 23 at 7:30 PM IST, with both teams carrying very different moods.
Lahore Qalandars have reignited their campaign with back-to-back wins and now sit fifth with 8 points from 8 matches. Karachi Kings arrive on a five-match losing streak and are down to seventh with 6 points. History still favors Karachi Kings 14-8 across 22 meetings, but current momentum belongs to Lahore.
With playoff pressure rising and derby heat guaranteed, this Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Dream11 prediction covers all the key angles.
Match Preview: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
One side is rising at the right time. The other is slipping fast. A big derby night awaits in Lahore.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings, 35th Match |
| Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Match Days | 23 April 2026 |
| Match Type | Night T20 |
Dream11 Team for Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
Head-to-Head Record: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings hold the historical edge, but recent meetings have been competitive.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 22 |
| Karachi Kings Win | 14 |
| Lahore Qalandars Win | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Karachi Kings Highest Score | 196 |
| Lahore Qalandars Highest Score | 201 |
| Karachi Kings Lowest Score | 116 |
| Lahore Qalandars Lowest Score | 110 |
Karachi Kings won the earlier meeting this season by 4 wickets with 3 balls remaining.
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report for LHQ vs KRK
Lahore has offered runs early, but bowling first has a slight edge this season.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 69 |
| Win Bat First | 48% |
| Win Bowl First | 52% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 158 |
| Highest Total | 245/3 |
| Lowest Total | 76/10 |
| Highest Chased | 227/4 |
| Lowest Defended | 182/7 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 57% | Spin 43% |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 34.8°C |
| Weather | Clouds and sun |
| Humidity | 29% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Overall | Dry evening, toss may lean to chase |
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Key Players to Watch in LHQ vs KRK
Form players and strike bowlers could decide this clash.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | LQ | Batter | 8 | 305 runs | Avg 38.13 | 154.82 |
| Abdullah Shafique | LQ | Batter | 10 | 224 runs | Avg 22.4 | 126.55 |
| Azam Khan | KK | Batter | 7 | 222 runs | Avg 37 | 144.15 |
| David Warner | KK | Batter | 7 | 222 runs | Avg 31.71 | 137.88 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | LQ | Bowler | 10 | 20 wkts | Econ 6.39 | 10.85 |
| Haris Rauf | LQ | Bowler | 9 | 11 wkts | Econ 9.47 | 15.72 |
| Hasan Ali | KK | Bowler | 9 | 14 wkts | Econ 9.56 | 14.92 |
| Khushdil Shah | KK | Bowler | 8 | 9 wkts | Econ 10.47 | 16.11 |
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