Set for 17th April at 7:30 PM IST, the twenty-sixth match at National Stadium, Karachi will feature Lahore Qalandars against Quetta Gladiators.
Get the best LAH vs QUE Dream11 Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 26th match of the PSL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
LAH vs QUE Match Preview:
Lahore Qalandars will face Quetta Gladiators in Match 26 of the Pakistan Super League 2026, and therefore, this contest will mark their first meeting of the season.
Lahore Qalandars will currently hold the 7th position on the points table after playing five matches, where they have won two and lost three. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators will sit in 5th place, as they will win two out of six matches and lose four, and thus, both teams will aim to improve their standings.
Lahore Qalandars will enter this match after a heavy 76-run defeat against Peshawar Zalmi, where Haseebullah Khan scored 48 runs, and Haris Rauf took 2 wickets. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators will also come into this game after an 8-wicket loss to Peshawar Zalmi, where Saud Shakeel will contribute 45 runs, while Abrar Ahmed will pick up 1 wicket, and therefore, they will look to bounce back.
Historically, Lahore Qalandars will hold a slight edge in this rivalry, as they will win 11 out of 21 matches, while Quetta Gladiators will secure 9 victories, with one match ending without a result, and consequently, this contest will remain closely balanced.
LAH vs QUE Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Lahore Qalandars |
11 |
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Quetta Gladiators |
9 |
LAH vs QUE Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
38°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
172 |
Record of chasing teams:
LAH vs QUE Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lahore Qalandars Playing 11:
1) Fakhar Zaman
2) Mohammad Naeem
3) Abdullah Shafique
4) Haseebullah Khan
5) Sikandar Raza
6) Asif Ali
8) Shaheen Shah Afridi
9) Usama Mir
10) Ubaid Shah
11) Daniel Sams
Quetta Gladiators Playing 11:
1) Saud Shakeel
2) Shamyl Hussain
3) Khawaja Nafay
5) Hasan Nawaz
6) Ben McDermott (wk)
7) Tom Curran
8) Ahmed Daniyal
9) Alzarri Joseph
10) Abrar Ahmed
11) Usman Tariq
Hot Picks for LAH vs QUE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Hasan Nawaz – Quetta Gladiators’ aggressive right-handed opener accumulated 234 runs in 6 matches, delivering consistent starts with a solid 135.26 strike rate. |
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Saud Shakeel – Quetta Gladiators’ left-handed top-order batsman has scored 193 runs in 6 matches at 130.41 strike rate, anchoring innings consistently. |
Top Picks:
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Shaheen Shah Afridi – Lahore Qalandars’ left-arm fast bowler and captain has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches, leading the attack with impactful spells. |
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Sikandar Raza – Lahore Qalandars’ right-handed middle-order all-rounder has scored 95 runs in 5 innings at 133.80 strike rate, contributing valuable momentum shifts. |
Budget Picks:
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Mohammad Naeem – Lahore Qalandars’ right-handed top-order batsman has scored 104 runs in 5 innings, contributing useful runs while adapting to match situations. |
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Usman Tariq – Quetta Gladiators’ right-arm mystery spinner continues building impact in PSL 2026, focusing on control and wicket-taking opportunities in limited appearances. |
LAH vs QUE PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Saud Shakeel & Hasan Nawaz |
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Vice-Captain |
Sikandar Raza & Shaheen Shah Afridi |
LAH vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Haseebullah Khan
- Batters – Rilee Rossouw, Saud Shakeel ©, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Nawaz
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (vc), Tom Curran
- Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi
LAH vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Haseebullah Khan
- Batters – Rilee Rossouw, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Nawaz ©, Mohammad Naeem
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Tom Curran
- Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc), Usman Tariq
LAH vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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M Khan |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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B Khan |
6.5 credits |
NA |
LAH vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Saud Shakeel |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Hasan Nawaz |
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Punt Picks |
Usman Tariq and Mohammad Naeem |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-5-2-3 |
LAH vs QUE Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Lahore Qalandars is expected to win this match.