Get ready for some exciting cricket as Lahore Qalandars face Islamabad United in the sixteenth match of PSL 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on 9th.th April 3:00 PM IST.
Get the best LAH vs ISL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 16.th PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
LAH vs ISL Match Preview:
The sixteenth match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 is a high-stakes encounter in which the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, will face two-time winners, Islamabad United. This match number 16 will take place on April 9, 2026 at the National Stadium, Karachi. Fans can expect an exciting encounter in the port city, with the match officially scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.
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The historical rivalry between these two franchises represents a perfectly balanced battle for supremacy. Out of the total 22 matches played between these teams in PSL, both Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have won 11-11. As a result, this upcoming clash serves as a crucial opportunity for one side to take the lead in their head-to-head record.
Lahore Qalandars enter this match with significant momentum after an impressive 20-run win over Multan Sultans in a rain-shortened game. The team is currently in fourth place under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi.th Ranked in the points table with 4 points and a tournament-high net run rate of +1.546. Furthermore, the standout performer for the Qalandars has been Mohammad Naim, who scored a brilliant 60 off 28 balls to earn player of the match honors in his last outing. Additionally, the clinical opening partnership between Nayeem and Pervez Hossain Emon makes them a formidable force at the top of the order.
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Meanwhile, Islamabad United arrived in Karachi full of confidence after registering a resounding win against Quetta Gladiators. The team sits in 3rd under the captaincy of Shadab Khanthird Position on the standings with 5 points and a net run rate of +1.055. Furthermore, the top performer for the United team has been rising star Sameer Minhas, who announced his arrival with a fearless unbeaten 82 to lead his team to victory. Furthermore, Shadab Khan’s all-round excellence ensures that the team remains balanced in both the batting and bowling departments.
Therefore, both the teams will look to maintain their winning form and climb up the rankings during this mid-season battle. Lahore Qalandars aim to utilize their explosive batting depth and historic resilience to overcome their rivals. In contrast, Islamabad United will look to focus on their tactical versatility and the momentum of their recent successful chase to grab two vital away points.
LAH vs ISL head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Lahore Qalandars |
11 |
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islamabad united |
11 |
LAH vs ISL Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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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 |
169 |
Records of chasing teams:
LAH vs ISL Playing 11 (Predicted):
Lahore Qalandars Playing 11:
1) Mohammad Naeem
2) Parvez Hussain Emon
3) Abdullah Shafiq
4) Riley Rossouw
5) Ben Stokes
6) Shaheen Shah Afridi ©
7) Sikandar Raza
8) Mohammad Imran
9) Mustafizur Rahman
10) Haris Rauf
11) Zaman Khan
islamabad united playing 11: :
1) Sameer Minhas
2) Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper)
3) Mark Chapman
4) Shadab Khan ©
5) Aiden Markram
6) Jordan Cox
7) Imad Wasim
8) Faheem Ashraf
9) Mohammad Hasnain
10) Mir Hamza Sajjad
11) Richard Gleason
LAH vs ISL Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Sameer Minhas – The explosive right-handed opening batsman for Islamabad United has scored 180 runs in 3 matches, including a brilliant 70 off 36 balls. |
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Shadab Khan – The dynamic right-handed batting all-rounder and captain of Islamabad United scored 69 runs and took 5 wickets, including a match-winning 128-run partnership. |
Raises up:
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Mohammad Naeem Khan – The aggressive right-handed middle-order batsman for Lahore Qalandars has put in match-winning performances scoring 314 runs and recently earned player of the match honours. |
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Mohammad Naeem Khan – The aggressive right-handed middle-order batsman for Lahore Qalandars has put in match-winning performances scoring 314 runs and recently earned player of the match honours. |
Budget Selection:
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Hasibullah – The promising left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Lahore Qalandars has scored 68 runs in 3 matches, including an unbeaten 40 off 28 balls under pressure. |
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Faheem Ashraf – Reliable right-handed batting all-rounder and right-arm medium pacer for Islamabad United has bowled effective powerplay spells, taking 2 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 7.63. |
LAH vs ISL PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Shadab Khan and Sameer Minhas |
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vice captain |
Sikandar Raza and Mohammad Naeem Khan |
LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Devon Conway, Mohammad Parvez Hussain
- Batsmen – Mark Chapman, Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Naeem Khan, Sameer Minhas
- Allrounders – Sikandar Raza (Vice Captain), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan ©
- Bowlers- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Irshad
LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Devon Conway, Hasibullah
- Batsmen – Mark Chapman, Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Naeem Khan (Vice Captain), Sameer Minhas ©
- Allrounder- Sikandar Raza, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf
- Bowlers- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Irshad
LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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M Farooq-L |
7.0 credit |
No |
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a gauss |
7.5 credits |
No |
LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Shadab Khan |
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gl captaincy option |
Sameer Minhas |
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choice of punt |
Faheem Ashraf and Hasibullah |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-3-2 |
LAH vs ISL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Lahore Qalandars are expected to win this match.
