Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction & Match Preview – PSL 2026, 38th Match

Lahore Qalandars take on Peshawar Zalmi in the 38th match of the 2026 Pakistan Super League, an evening fixture at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday 25 April. It is a game with plenty of batting talent on both sides and conditions that favour strokeplay.

Lahore’s likely XI features Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka and Sikandar Raza in the batting, with Shaheen Afridi captaining an attack that includes Haris Rauf, Usama Mir and Ubaid Shah. Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, are expected to go with James Vince, Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell and Aaron Hardie, backed by Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit and Ali Raza with the ball.

A flat surface and a possible dew factor mean power hitters could dominate, especially at the death, while bowlers will need yorkers and slower balls. Scores of around 180 or more are seen as competitive here. Our preview expects the first innings to reach 175–195 and gives Peshawar Zalmi the edge.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Gaddafi Stadium generally offers a flat surface with good bounce and a fast outfield, making it a high-scoring ground in limited-overs cricket. Under lights, the new ball may swing a little early, and spinners can find some help in the middle overs without dominating. Dew often arrives in evening games, so teams usually prefer to chase.

Weather

The evening should be a little more comfortable than the afternoon, at roughly 32–35°C under clear or mostly clear skies, with moderate humidity and a light breeze. Rain is very unlikely, and temperatures should fall as the night goes on.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 175–195
• 2nd innings: 170–190

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