Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, Match 19 of PSL 2026, is at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on April 11 at 3:00 PM PKT. Twenty-four hours ago at this same ground, Peshawar Zalmi bowled Karachi Kings out for 87 and posted 246/3 to win by 159 runs. The form and confidence in that camp right now is hard to argue with.
Lahore Qalandars are coming off a 9-wicket loss at this very venue in Match 16 where they were bowled out for just 100. Peshawar Zalmi sit second in PSL 2026 with 7 points from 4 games. Lahore Qalandars are fifth with 4 points from 4.
Iftikhar Ahmed has 7 wickets in 2 matches for Peshawar Zalmi at an economy of 4.86 on a spin-friendly venue that has seen six of the last seven results go to the chasing side. This Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars Dream11 prediction for Match 19 covers everything you need.
PZ vs LQ Match Preview
Peshawar Zalmi, flying after a record 159-run win at this venue, face Lahore Qalandars who were dismissed for 100 here just two days ago.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, 19th Match |
| Date | 11 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM PKT (Day/Night) |
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| PZ Captain | Babar Azam |
| LQ Captain | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
National Bank Cricket Arena Pitch Report
One of the most spin-dominant venues in PSL cricket. Bowling first is almost always the right call with a 73% chase win rate.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin-friendly; significant turn throughout |
| Bat First Win Rate | 27% |
| Chase Win Rate | 73% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 176 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 246/3 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings (Match 17, PSL 2026) |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 87 by Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (Match 17, PSL 2026) |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 46 wkts (38%) | Spin: 74 wkts (62%) |
| Total PSL Matches at Venue | 41 |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 32.8 degrees C |
| Weather | Partly sunny |
| Humidity | 40% |
| Rain Chance | 2% |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the evening session |
| Overall | Clear conditions; warm afternoon, spinners will be key |
Dream11 Team for PZ vs LQ
PZ vs LQ Head-to-Head in PSL
Peshawar Zalmi lead the all-time record 11-9 across 22 meetings, but Lahore Qalandars hold a 6-4 advantage in the last 10 encounters.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total PSL Meetings | 22 |
| Peshawar Zalmi Wins | 11 |
| Lahore Qalandars Win | 9 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Last 10 Meetings | Lahore Qalandars lead 6-4 |
| LQ Highest Score | 241/3 (26 Feb 2023) |
| PZ Highest Score | 211/4 (12 Feb 2024) |
| LQ Lowest Score | 59 all out |
| PZ Lowest Score | 60 all out |
| Most Recent Meeting | Qalandars won by 26 runs (18 May 2025) |
| PZ’s Last Win vs LQ | Zalmi won by 7 wickets with 20 balls remaining (24 Apr 2025) |
Key Players To Watch PZ vs LQ
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | Batter | 10 | 454 runs | Avg 64.86 | 137.57 |
| Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | Batter | 4 | 199 runs | Avg 49.75 | 167.22 |
| Mohammad Naeem | Lahore Qalandars | Batter | 10 | 350 runs | Avg 35.00 | 181.34 |
| Abdullah Shafique | Lahore Qalandars | Batter | 10 | 287 runs | Avg 31.89 | 151.85 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Peshawar Zalmi | Bowler | 2 | 7 wkts | Econ 4.86 | 5.28 |
| Ali Raza | Peshawar Zalmi | Bowler | 7 | 9 wkts | Econ 9.92 | 16.66 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | Bowler | 9 | 17 wkts | Econ 7.76 | 10.64 |
| Haris Rauf | Lahore Qalandars | Bowler | 9 | 11 wkts | Econ 10.11 | 15.00 |
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