18th at 7:30 pm ISTth April, Lahore Qalandars will take on Rawalpindi in the twenty-seventh match at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Get the best LAH vs RAP Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 27.th PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
LAH vs RAP Match Preview:
Lahore Qalandars will face Rawalpindi in Match 27 of the Pakistan Super League 2026, and hence, this contest will be their first meeting in the tournament.
Lahore Qalandars currently sit in 7thth Position in the points table after playing five matches, where they have won two and lost three. Meanwhile, Rawalpindiz remains in 8th position, as they have played six matches without a win, and thus, both teams will be aiming to improve their performances.
Lahore Qalandars will come into this match after a defeat against Rawalpindi, where they will struggle to create rhythm with the bat. On the other hand, Rawalpindi will be coming into this game off the back of a 5-wicket loss to Hyderabad Kingsmen, where they failed to defend a low score due to ineffective bowling, and hence, they will be looking to bounce back.
Since both the teams will be facing each other for the first time in this format, they will aim to make a strong impact.
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LAH vs RAP head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Lahore Qalandars |
0 |
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Rawalpindies |
0 |
LAH vs RAP Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
37°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 |
171 |
Records of chasing teams:
LAH vs RAP 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 Afridi
9) Usama Mir
10) Ubaid Shah
11) Daniel Sams
rawalpindiz playing 11: :
1) Mohammad Rizwan
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 Aamir
LAH vs RAP Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Mohammad Rizwan – Rawalpindi’s dependable wicketkeeper-opener has scored 312 runs in PSL 2026, producing consistent innings and ensuring strong top-order stability. |
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Sikandar Raza – Making a double impact for Lahore Qalandars, the right-handed all-rounder has added 118 runs while taking 6 wickets in PSL 2026. |
Raises up:
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Shaheen Shah Afridi – Leading from the front, the Lahore Qalandars left-arm pacer has taken 11 wickets in PSL 2026 while striking with consistent pace and accuracy. |
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Daryl Mitchell – Providing assurance to the middle-order, the Lahore Qalandars right-handed all-rounder has contributed 147 runs in PSL 2026 through controlled and situational batting. |
Budget Selection:
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Hasibullah Khan – The left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Rawalpindi has scored 96 runs in PSL 2026, gradually cementing his role with lower-order contributions. |
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Ben Sears – Serving as a pace option for Rawalpindi, the right-arm pacer has maintained discipline across all spells and scalped 5 wickets in PSL 2026. |
LAH vs RAP PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Sikandar Raza and Mohammad Rizwan |
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vice captain |
Daryl Mitchell and Shaheen Shah Afridi |
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen- Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Naeem, Yasir Khan
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza©, Daryl Mitchell (Vice-Captain)
- Bowlers- Mohammad Aamir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Asif Afridi
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan©, Hasibullah Khan
- Batsmen- Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq, Yasir Khan
- Allrounder – Sikandar Raza, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers- Mohammad Aamir, Ben Sears, Shaheen Shah Afridi (Vice Captain)
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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T Tahir |
6.0 credit |
No |
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S Khan-I |
6.5 credits |
No |
LAH vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sikandar Raza |
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gl captaincy option |
Mohammad Rizwan |
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choice of punt |
Ben Sears and Hasibullah |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
LAH vs RAP Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team combination, Lahore Qalandars are expected to win this match.
