set for 17th The twenty-sixth match will see Lahore Qalandars take on Quetta Gladiators at 7:30 PM IST, National Stadium, Karachi in April.
Get the best LAH vs QE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 26.th PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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LAH vs QE Match Preview:
Lahore Qalandars will face Quetta Gladiators in Match 26 of the Pakistan Super League 2026, and hence, this competition will be their first meeting of the season.
Lahore Qalandars will currently remain at 7th positionth Position in the points table after playing five matches, where they have won two and lost three. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators will sit in 5th position, as they will win two and lose four out of six matches, and thus, both the teams will be aiming to improve their positions.
Lahore Qalandars will come into this match after a heavy 76-run defeat against Peshawar Zalmi, where Hasibullah Khan scored 48 runs and Haris Rauf took 2 wickets. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators will also be coming into this game after an 8-wicket loss to Peshawar Zalmi, where Saud Shakeel will contribute 45 runs, while Abrar Ahmed will take 1 wicket, and hence, they will be looking to bounce back.
Historically, Lahore Qalandars would hold a slight edge in this rivalry, as they would win 11 out of 21 matches, while Quetta Gladiators would win 9, with one match ending without a result, and as a result, this competition would remain fairly balanced.
LAH vs QUE head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Lahore Qalandars |
11 |
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Quetta Gladiators |
9 |
LAH vs Q Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
38°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
172 |
Records of chasing teams:
LAH vs Q Playing 11 (Predicted):
Lahore Qalandars Playing 11:
1) Fakhar Zaman
2) Mohammad Naeem
3) Abdullah Shafiq
4) Hasibullah Khan
5) Sikandar Raza
6) Asif Ali
7) Dunith Welles
8) Shaheen Shah Afridi
9) Usama Mir
10) Ubaid Shah
11) Daniel Sams
Quetta Gladiators Playing 11: :
1) Saud Shakeel
2) Shameel Hussain
3) Khwaja Nafe
4) Riley Rossouw
5) Hasan Nawaz
6) Ben McDermott (Wicketkeeper)
7) Tom Curran
8) Ahmed Daniyal
9) Alzarri Joseph
10) Abrar Ahmed
11) Usman Tariq
LAH vs QE Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Hasan Nawaz – The aggressive right-handed opening batsman from Quetta Gladiators scored 234 runs in 6 matches with a consistent start at a strong strike rate of 135.26. |
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Saud Shakeel – Quetta Gladiators’ left-handed top-order batsman has scored 193 runs in 6 matches, opening the innings consistently at a strike rate of 130.41. |
Raises up:
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Shaheen Shah Afridi – The left-arm fast bowler and captain of Lahore Qalandars has led the attack with impressive spells, taking 10 wickets in 5 matches. |
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Sikandar Raza – Lahore Qalandars’ right-handed middle-order all-rounder has scored 95 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 133.80, providing a valuable momentum swing. |
Budget Selection:
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Mohammad Nayeem – Lahore Qalandars’ right-handed top-order batsman has scored 104 runs in 5 innings, and has adapted to match conditions and scored useful runs. |
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Usman Tariq – Quetta Gladiators’ right-arm mystery spinner has continued to make an impact in PSL 2026, focusing on control and wicket-taking opportunities in limited appearances. |
LAH vs QE PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Saud Shakeel and Hasan Nawaz |
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vice captain |
Sikandar Raza and Shaheen Shah Afridi |
LAH vs QE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Hasibullah Khan
- Batsmen – Riley Rossouw, Saud Shakeel©, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq, Hasan Nawaz
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (Vice Captain), Tom Curran
- Bowlers- Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi

LAH vs QE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Hasibullah Khan
- Batsmen – Riley Rossouw, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq, Hasan Nawaz©, Mohammad Naeem
- Allrounder – Sikandar Raza, Tom Curran
- Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi (Vice Captain), Usman Tariq

LAH vs QE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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m khan |
7.0 credit |
No |
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b khan |
6.5 credits |
No |
LAH vs QI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Saud Shakeel |
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gl captaincy option |
Hasan Nawaz |
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choice of punt |
Usman Tariq and Mohammad Naeem |
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dream11 combination |
1-5-2-3 |
LAH vs Q Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Lahore Qalandars are expected to win this match.


