Reigning PSL champions Lahore Qalandars managed to make a great start to the tournament under the leadership of their captain Shaheen Afridi. Rivals Karachi Kings also made a good start to their campaign under the leadership of captain David Warner. Hence the LHQ vs KRK match will be the first encounter of the Titans in this edition of the PSL.
Lahore Qalandars won PSL 2025 and then made a winning start to the 2026 edition of the competition against newcomers Hyderabad Kingsmen. Karachi Kings, on the other hand, won their first game against former runners-up Quetta Gladiators. Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars is a rematch of last season’s eliminator.
The following article will include match details, full declared team, playing XI, head-to-head form, streaming details, form and fitness and predicted playing XI for LHQ vs KRK match.
LHQ vs KRK 6th Game, PSL 2026 Match Details
match: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kingsmatch 6, psl 2026
date: 29 March 2026
venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 7:30 PM IST, 7:00 PM local
live streaming: Tapamad, Tamasha, and Maiko.
Live broadcast: A Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super and Ten Sports
LHQ vs KRK head to head record
Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings have been a part of the Pakistan Super League for more than 10 seasons. The Qalandars have been the more promising team in recent times, but the Kings have the upper hand and have almost double the number of wins as their opponents.
| In | matches played | LHQ won | KRK wins | n/r | Tied up |
| PSL | 22 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
LHQ vs KRK: Results of last 5 matches
- Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets, PSL 2025 Eliminator 1, 22 May 2025
- Karachi Kings won by 4 wickets, PSL 2025 Match 24, 4 May 2025
- Lahore Qalandars won by 65 runs, PSL 2025 Match 6, 15 April 2025
- Karachi Kings won by 3 wickets, PSL 2024 Match 26, 9 March 2024
- Karachi Kings won by 2 wickets, PSL 2024 Match 10, 24 February 2024
LHQ vs KRK pitch report
Gaddafi Stadium is one of the best batting tracks in Pakistan. PSL matches have been played at the Lahore Stadium for the first half of the tournament. The pitch has provided good batting tracks for the batsmen. While the first two matches were won by batting first, the latter two ended in spectacular chases.
Seamers have been helped on these tracks, while spinners will also not find it very easy on tracks that don’t offer much. However, the track is not slow, and the ball comes to the bat well, helping them with their strokeplay.
LHQ vs KRK weather report
Lahore Qalandars are playing the match at their home ground; They are well aware of the circumstances. The calanders will be helped by the lower temperatures, while dew may help them to the surface. The lack of moisture helps bowlers develop a stronger grip; However, the surface doesn’t offer much.
LHQ vs KRK Live Streaming Details
Where will PSL 2026 be telecast live? PSL matches will be live streamed on OTT platforms like Tapmad, Tamasha and Myco.
Where will PSL 2026 be broadcast? PSL matches will be telecast live on multiple TV channels in different countries: A Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super and Ten Sports.
Where can we watch PSL live in India? Pakistan Super League matches have been banned from being broadcast or streamed in India.
LHQ vs KRK: Squad
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naim, Abdullah Shafiq, Parvez Hussain Imon, Hasibullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Dunit Velez, Usama Mir, Daniel Sams, Rubin Harman, Maaz Khan and Mohammad Farooq.
Karachi Kings: David Warner (captain), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Mohammad Hamza Sohail, Aaqib Ilyas, Khuzaima bin Tanvir, Reeza Hendricks, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan, Haroon Arshad, Salman Ali Aga, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Mohammad Wasim, Ihsanullah and Rizwanullah.
LHQ vs KRK Playing XI
Playing XI of Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naim, Parvez Hussain Emon (wk), Abdullah Shafiq, Sikandar Raza, Hasibullah Khan, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah and Mustafizur Rahman.
Karachi Kings playing XI: David Warner (captain), Muhammad Wasim, Salman Aga, Azam Khan, Moeen Ali, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza and Adam Zampa.
LHQ vs KRK form and fitness
Karachi Kings have no further injuries after the inclusion of Reeza Hendricks as a replacement for Johnson Charles. On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars will be without Hussain Talat after he suffered an injury during the Bangladesh ODI.
LHQ vs KRK Score Prediction
The predicted score at this venue will include an average first innings score of around 160 to 170 runs. However, the second innings total has remained within the same range. As the tournament progresses, the track is becoming more batting friendly. A target of 200 was chased at the same venue the previous day, so it was helpful on this track.
LHQ vs KRK Players Prediction
Best Batsman Prediction:
Who will score the most runs for Lahore Qalandars? Fakhar Zaman or Sikandar Raza
Who will score the most runs for Karachi Kings? David Warner or Salman Agha
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for Lahore Qalandars? Shaheen Afridi or Haris Rauf
Who will take the most wickets for Karachi Kings? Hasan Ali or Abbas Afridi
LHQ vs KRK Match Prediction—Who Will Win PSL 2026 Match 6?
Lahore Qalandars have also made a great start to this year’s campaign. On the other hand, the David Warner-led team would like to continue their excellent start.
Karachi Kings will be a very tough competitor for defending champions Lahore Qalandars, who have won three of their last four seasons in the PSL. Qalandars are playing on their home ground and the support of the home crowd will help them gain an edge in the contest.
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