Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction & Match Preview – PSL 2026, 38th Match
Match summary
Our PSL 2026 preview of Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium: likely XIs, pitch, evening weather, expected scores and our pick.
Match details
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi, 38th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Toss pick | Lahore Qalandars |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–195 | – |
| Second innings | 170–190 | – |
Peshawar Zalmi
Our preview leans towards Peshawar Zalmi to win, with Lahore Qalandars likely to take the toss and chase.
Toss pick: Lahore Qalandars
FAQ
When is Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi?
The 38th match of PSL 2026 is on Saturday 25 April 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, starting at 7:00 pm local time.
Who does our preview pick?
Our preview picks Peshawar Zalmi to win, with Lahore Qalandars expected to win the toss.
Will dew matter?
Some dew is possible in the second innings, which could make chasing easier.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Lahore Qalandars
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Farooq
- Abdullah Shafique
- Charith Asalanka
- Sikandar Raza
- Haseebullah Khanwk
- Daniel Sams
- Shaheen Afridic
- Usama Mir
- Ubaid Shah
- Haris Rauf
Peshawar Zalmi
- James Vince
- Babar Azamc
- Kusal Mendiswk
- Farhan Yousaf
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Michael Bracewell
- Aaron Hardie
- Abdul Samad
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Mohammad Basit
- Ali Raza
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi that we covered.