Nineteenth match of Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 on 16th at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawarth Abbottabad and Lahore Blues will face each other at 4:45 PM IST.
Get the best ABB vs LB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 19.th Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
ABB vs LB Match Preview:
The excitement of the ABS Developers National T20 Cup 2026 continues as Abbottabad Region faces defending champions Lahore Region Blues in Match 19. This crucial Group B encounter is scheduled on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM IST at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar. As the group stage reaches its final day, both teams are battling for a top-two finish to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, historical data highlights a clear contradiction between these two parties during the 2026 campaign. Abbottabad has emerged as the surprise powerhouse of Group B, successfully chasing targets of more than 200 runs in their first three matches and securing two dominant wins. In contrast, defending champions, Lahore Blues, have struggled to find their rhythm, suffering consecutive defeats that leave them at the bottom of the points table. So, while Lahore Blues hold the title of defending champions, Abbottabad enters this clash as statistical favorites based on current momentum.
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Abbottabad Zone are currently placed second in Group B with 4 points and a strong net run rate of +1.030. They are heavily dependent on the explosive batting of Kamran Ghulam, who has already scored two match-winning half-centuries, including a blistering 95* in the opening innings. Additionally, the team features the tactical leadership of Khalid Usman and the elite spin-bowling of Shadab Khan, who remains the pick of their bowlers. Additionally, the emergence of young opening batsman Shahzeb Khan has provided them with the fast starts needed to dismantle any bowling attack.
However, Lahore Region Blues find themselves in a must-win situation, sitting fifth with 0 points after two matches. Despite a team full of experienced campaigners such as Umar Siddiq and Qasim Akram, the team struggled to defend the total, losing to Multan by only 3 runs. Furthermore, the bowling unit led by Hunnain Shah and Ahmed Bashir will have to find a way to contain the Abbottabad top order. Furthermore, the defending champions will look to take advantage of their big match experience to pull off a crucial upset and keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Therefore, both the teams will consider this encounter as a high-risk battle with important implications for the knockout stage. Abbottabad are aiming to use their batting depth to pull off a clinical win and cement their place at the top of the group. Additionally, Lahore Blues intend to take advantage of their experienced skills to record their first points of the season and secure their championship defence.
ABB vs LB head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Abbottabad |
0 |
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Lahore Blues |
0 |
ABB vs LB Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
24°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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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 |
185 |
Records of chasing teams:
ABB vs LB Playing 11 (Expected):
Abbottabad Playing 11:
1) Shahzeb Khan
2) Sajjad Ali (Wicketkeeper)
3) Kamran Ghulam
4) Khushdil Shah
5) Afaq Ahmed
6) Khalid Usman ©
7) Shadab Khan
8) Mohammad Wasim Jr
9) Arshad Iqbal
10) Shahab Khan
11) Razaullah
lahore blues playing 11: :
1) Omar Siddiqui
2) Imran Butt
3) Qasim Akram ©
4) Mohammad Rizwan
5) Nisar Ahmed
6) Abdullah Asif
7) Hamza Zahoor (Wicketkeeper)
8) Hunain Shah
9) Ahmed Bashir
10) Ali Razzaq
11) Asadullah
ABB vs LB Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Kamran Ghulam – right-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox spinner from Abbottabad who strengthens the team’s top-order batting unit. |
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Shadab Khan – The right-handed batsman from Abbottabad also bowls right-arm leg break, providing a strong all-round option for the team. |
Raises up:
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Fakhar Zaman – Left-handed opening batsman representing Abbottabad who provides aggressive opening at the top of the order. |
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Khushdil Shah – The left-handed batsman from Abbottabad contributes as a power-hitting all-rounder and also bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. |
Budget Selection:
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Ali Razzaq – The right-handed batsman from Lahore Blues also bowls right-arm medium pace and contributes as a useful seam-bowling option. |
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Umar Siddiqui – Lahore Blues are banking on this left-handed opening batsman to carry the innings and build a strong foundation. |
ABB vs LB Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Shadab Khan and Fakhar Zaman |
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vice captain |
Kamran Ghulam and Khushdil Shah |
ABB vs LB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kamran Abdullah
- Batsmen- Imran Butt, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders – Kamran Ghulam (Vice Captain), Saad Naseem, Shadab Khan©, Khushdil Shah
- Bowlers- Arshad Iqbal, Hunain Shah, Salman Aziz, Mohammad Rizwan

ABB vs LB Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Omar Siddiqui
- Batsmen – Imran Butt, Fakhar Zaman©, Ali Razzaq
- All-rounders- Kamran Ghulam, Saad Naseem, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah (Vice Captain)
- Bowlers- Arshad Iqbal, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Rizwan

ABB vs LB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 19 Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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F Khan |
6.0 credit |
No |
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H Zahoor |
6.5 credits |
No |
ABB vs LB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 19 Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Shadab Khan |
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gl captaincy option |
Fakhar Zaman |
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choice of punt |
Ali Razzaq and Omar Siddiq |
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dream11 combination |
1-2-4-4 |
ABB vs LB Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, Abbottabad is expected to win this match.


