At 7:30 PM IST on 18th April, Lahore Qalandars will battle Rawalpindiz in the twenty-seventh match at National Stadium, Karachi.
Get the best LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 27th match of the PSL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
LAH vs RAP Match Preview:
Lahore Qalandars will face Rawalpindiz in Match 27 of the Pakistan Super League 2026, and therefore, this contest will mark their first meeting in the tournament.
Lahore Qalandars currently sit in 7th position on the points table after playing five matches, where they have won two and lost three. Meanwhile, Rawalpindiz remain in 8th place, as they played six matches without a win, and thus, both teams will aim to improve their performance.
Lahore Qalandars will enter this match after a defeat against Rawalpindiz, where they will struggle to build momentum with the bat. On the other hand, Rawalpindiz will come into this game after a 5-wicket loss to Hyderabad Kingsmen, where they will fail to defend a low total due to ineffective bowling, and therefore, they will look to bounce back.
Since both teams will meet for the first time in this format, they will aim to make a strong impact.
LAH vs RAP Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Lahore Qalandars |
0 |
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Rawalpindiz |
0 |
LAH vs RAP Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
37°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 |
171 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
44% |
LAH vs RAP Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lahore Qalandars Playing 11:
1) Fakhar Zaman
2) Mohammad Naeem
3) Abdullah Shafique
4) Haseebullah Khan
6) Asif Ali
7) Dunith Wellalage
8) Shaheen Afridi
9) Usama Mir
10) Ubaid Shah
11) Daniel Sams
Rawalpindiz Playing 11:
2) Usman Khawaja
3) Yasir Khan
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Abdullah Fazal
6) Sam Billings
7) Saad Masood
8) Asif Afridi
9) Mubasir Khan
10) Ben Sears
11) Mohammad Amir
Hot Picks for LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Mohammad Rizwan – Rawalpindi’s dependable wicketkeeper-opener has accumulated 312 runs in PSL 2026, building innings steadily and ensuring strong top-order stability. |
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Sikandar Raza – Delivering dual impact for Lahore Qalandars, the right-handed all-rounder has added 118 runs while picking up 6 wickets in PSL 2026. |
Top Picks:
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Shaheen Shah Afridi – Leading from the front, Lahore Qalandars’ left-arm pacer has claimed 11 wickets in PSL 2026, consistently striking with pace and accuracy. |
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Daryl Mitchell – Providing middle-order assurance, Lahore Qalandars’ right-handed all-rounder has contributed 147 runs in PSL 2026 through controlled and situational batting. |
Budget Picks:
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Haseebullah Khan – Rawalpindi’s left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has produced 96 runs in PSL 2026, gradually strengthening his role with composed lower-order contributions. |
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Ben Sears – Operating as a pace option for Rawalpindi, the right-arm fast bowler has secured 5 wickets in PSL 2026, maintaining discipline across spells. |
LAH vs RAP PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Sikandar Raza & Mohammad Rizwan |
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Vice-Captain |
Daryl Mitchell & Shaheen Shah Afridi |
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters – Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Naeem, Yasir Khan
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza ©, Daryl Mitchell (vc)
- Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Asif Afridi
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan ©, Haseebullah Khan
- Batters – Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Yasir Khan
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Ben Sears, Shaheen Shah Afridi (vc)
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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T Tahir |
6.0 credits |
NA |
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S Khan-I |
6.5 credits |
NA |
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Sikandar Raza |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Mohammad Rizwan |
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Punt Picks |
Ben Sears and Haseebullah |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-2-3 |
LAH vs RAP Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team composition, Lahore Qalandars are anticipated to secure a victory in this match.