Lahore Qalandars face an unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium in a must-win contest of what is a double-header in Pakistan Super League (PSL) on April 25, Sunday. While Zalmi have stormed into the playoffs, the Qalandars face a massive task to sneak a spot, with only one up for grabs. Hence, they need a victory to keep themselves in contention for a spot in the playoffs.
Peshawar Zalmi are yet to lose a game as the eight-team tournament heads for its business end. Not only the Zalmi’s Kusal Mendis is the top run-getter of the season but also their left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqueem is their leading wicket-taker. Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam has also stepped up when the team has needed, accumulating 426 runs to stand behind Mendis in terms of run-scoring. But Zalmi would want to keep that momentum going despite reaching the playoffs.
As for the Qalandars, their back-to-back wins over Rawalpindiz and Quetta Gladiators kept them on track to reach the playoffs. But the close defeat to the Karachi Kings after some sloppy death-bowling has set their campaign back. With a win needing to keep themselves in contention, the defending champions face an uphill task against the unbeaten side.
LQ vs PZ Winner Prediction: Match 38 Details, PSL 2026
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 38 |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Streaming | Tapmad TV |
LQ vs PZ Toss Prediction: Who will win PSL 2026 match toss between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi?
- Toss Winner Prediction: Lahore Qalandars.
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Decision: The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
- Reasoning: Due to the presence of dew and sides historically emerging victorious chasing, the side winning the toss will want to bowl first.
LQ vs PZ Winner Prediction: Probable XIs
Lahore Qalandars XI: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah Khan(w), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi(c), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf
Peshawar Zalmi XI: James Vince, Babar Azam(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza.
LQ vs PZ Winner Prediction: Who will win Today’s PSL 2026 Match between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi?
Peshawar Zalmi are likely to win the contest but the Qalandars will put their body on the line and look to play like the reigning champions. Zalmi will take massive confidence from romping to a 76-run victory by bowling the Qalandars out for 97 earlier in the tournament.
