PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars are set to take on Islamabad United in Match 16 of PSL 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 9. With both teams in good form, this game has all the ingredients of a close and exciting contest.
Lahore Qalandars will be looking to climb higher on the points table, while Islamabad United will aim to keep their winning run going.
PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars Building Momentum
Lahore Qalandars have had a solid start to their campaign, winning two of their three matches so far. In their last outing, they beat Multan Sultans in a rain-affected game.
Their batting unit looked in good touch, with Mohammad Naeem playing a quick and important knock. Overall, the team has been doing well with both bat and ball.
Captain Shaheen Afridi will be hoping his side can carry this form forward and add another win to their tally.
PSL 2026: Islamabad United Finding Consistency
Islamabad United have also shown strong form after a slow start. They lost their opening match and had one game washed out, but have bounced back with wins in their last two matches. Their most recent victory came against Rawalpindiz, where they looked comfortable in both batting and bowling.
Led by Shadab Khan, the team seems to have found a good rhythm and will look to continue building on it.
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – Pitch Report
The surface at the National Stadium in Karachi generally favours batters. Run-scoring is usually smooth, especially once the innings settles.
Fast bowlers might get a bit of movement early on, but as the ball gets older, batting becomes easier, and teams can put up competitive totals.
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – How to Watch Live
The “how” depends on your current location. Since there is currently no official broadcast partner for the PSL in India, fans there often rely on global streaming platforms or VPNs.
When is the Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United match?
The match will be played on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Time:
2:30 PM PKT (Local time in Pakistan)
3:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
Where is the Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United match being played?
The match will take place at the National Bank Stadium (National Stadium) in Karachi, Pakistan.
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – How to Watch Live
The “how” depends on your current location. Since there is currently no official broadcast partner for the PSL in India, fans there often rely on global streaming platforms or VPNs.
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – Predicted Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars:Â Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah
Islamabad United:Â Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – Full Squads
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah, Mohammad Farooq, Daniel Sams, Parvez Hussain Emon, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Dunith Wellalage, Rubin Hermann, Maaz Khan, Shahab Khan, Gudakesh Motie.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Max Bryant, Mark Chapman, Nisar Ahmed, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameen Gul, Sameer Minhas, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Faiq, Mohammad Salman Mirza.
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