LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Match 38, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Lahore Qalandars set to face Peshawar Zalmi in the 38th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, April 25.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 25 Apr 2026, 09:37 IST

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Preview

In the 38th match of the PSL 2026, Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will take on Peshawar Zalmi (PES). Lahore Qalandars delivered a disappointing performance in their previous match, suffering a 5-wicket defeat against Karachi Kings. Batting first, Lahore put up a competitive total of 199 runs, but Karachi successfully chased it down in 18.4 overs. Abdullah Shafique was the standout performer with a brisk 62 off 36 balls, while Fakhar Zaman contributed a solid 61 runs. With the ball, skipper Ubaid Shah impressed with figures of 3 for 41, while Daniel Sams and Haris Rauf picked up one wicket each.

In contrast, Peshawar Zalmi were outstanding in their last game, securing a convincing 7-wicket win over Karachi Kings. Karachi set a target of 182 runs, which Peshawar chased comfortably in 18.5 overs. Kusal Mendis led the charge with a superb 80 off 43 deliveries, while Farhan Yousaf supported well with 58 runs. On the bowling side, Ali Raza starred with a four-wicket haul, while Aaron Hardie, Mohammad Basit, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Sufiyan Muqeem chipped in with one wicket each.

Overall, Peshawar Zalmi have been in excellent form this season, remaining unbeaten so far, and they look well-positioned to continue their strong run in the upcoming matches.

Match Information

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 38

Pakistan Super League, 25 Apr 2026, Sat, 7:30 PM IST ,Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Broadcast

N/A

Live Stream

N/A

Weather Report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Haze

34.0°C

27% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Lahore Qalandars

L
W
W
L
L

Peshawar Zalmi

W
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

493 Runs

8 Matches

2

Babar Azam

PES - bat

426 Runs

8 Matches

3

Fakhar Zaman

LAH - bat

343 Runs

7 Matches

220 Runs

9 Matches

165 Runs

7 Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

LAH - all

133 Runs

9 Matches

1

Abdul Samad

PES - bat

242.42

8 Matches

2

Usama Mir

LAH - bowl

200.00

6 Matches

177.19

8 Matches

4

Daniel Sams

LAH - all

172.41

4 Matches

5

Kusal Mendis

PES - wk

172.38

8 Matches

170.10

7 Matches

1

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

18 Wkts

8 Matches

2

Shaheen Afridi

LAH - bowl

14 Wkts

9 Matches

3

11 Wkts

7 Matches

4

Haris Rauf

LAH - bowl

10 Wkts

8 Matches

5

Ali Raza

PES - bowl

9 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Ubaid Shah

LAH - all

8 Wkts

7 Matches

1

Nahid Rana

PES - bowl

5.43

4 Matches

2

6.82

7 Matches

7.18

5 Matches

4

Sufyan Moqim

PES - bat

7.22

8 Matches

5

Usama Mir

LAH - bowl

7.38

6 Matches

6

Shaheen Afridi

LAH - bowl

7.73

9 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Lahore Qalandars

FK Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Abdullah Shafique, C Asalanka, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan (wk), S Afridi (C), DR Sams, Haris Rauf, U Shah, Usama Mir

Bench : Tayyab Tahir, Asif Ali, M Naeem, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Hussain Talat, Mustafizur Rahman, Shahab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Maaz Khan, RA Herman, RP Burl

Peshawar Zalmi

JM Vince, Babar Azam (C), K Mendis (wk), AM Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Sufyan Moqim, M Basit

Bench : Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Aamer Jamal, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Nahid Rana, Mirza Baig, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shoriful Islam, Brian Bennett, Tanzid Hasan

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is widely regarded as batting-friendly. It typically produces high-scoring games, with the average first-innings total around 173 runs. Batters generally find it comfortable to play their shots on this surface. However, the pitch can occasionally pose challenges, as it offers good pace and bounce, making it fairly balanced for both batters and bowlers.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

173

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Fakhar Zaman LAH | BAT

Fakhar Zaman is an excellent batter and has consistently performed well in the recent past. He also scored 354 runs in the last 8 games, including 61 runs against Karachi in the previous game. He has the ability to perform well this season.

9
VC

Kusal Mendis PES | WK

Kusal Mendis is a good T20 batter and has also performed well in recent times. He has scored 493 runs in the last 8 games, including 80 in the previous game against Karachi. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Multan Sultans this season.

8

Abdullah Shafique LAH | BAT

Abdullah Shafique has performed well in PSL. He has scored 261 runs in the last 10 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

9

Babar Azam PES | BAT

Babar Azam is a top-class batter who has consistently delivered impressive performances in the PSL. He has scored 536 runs across his last 10 matches. Given his current form, he is well-positioned to make a significant impact this season.

9

Shaheen Afridi LAH | BOWL

Shaheen Afridi is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 17 wickets in the last 10 games. Shaheen is definitely a brilliant bowler and is performing well this season.

7.5

Sufyan Moqim PES | BAT

Sufiyan Muqim has performed exceptionally well in the PSL recently. He has taken 18 wickets in the last eight games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

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6.5

Aamer Jamal

PES | ALL

8

Mirza Baig

PES | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 25 2026 9:37 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

LAH

5 : 6

PES

Credits Left
6.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis
VC

9

Abdullah Shafique

8

Fakhar Zaman
C

9

James Vince

9

Babar Azam

9

Sikandar Raza

9

Iftikhar Ahmed

8

Daniel Sams

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Ali Raza

7.5

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

LAH

4 : 7

PES

Credits Left
7/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Abdullah Shafique
VC

8

Fakhar Zaman

9

Babar Azam
C

9

Farhan Yousaf

8

Sikandar Raza

9

Iftikhar Ahmed

8

Aaron Hardie

9

Shaheen Afridi

9

Ali Raza

7.5

Sufyan Moqim

7.5

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