PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Prediction, Match Preview

Lahore Qalandars will face Karachi Kings in Match 35 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 season. The encounter will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, April 23.

Lahore Qalandars Preview

Lahore Qalandars are beginning to find their form in the Pakistan Super League, as they have now won four games and also lost four games, indicating their inconsistency with form in the campaign. They come into this game after securing back-to-back wins for the first time in this campaign, claiming 32 runs against Pindiz and then following it up with a nine-run win over Quetta Gladiators. They are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 4 wins and 4 losses and will aim to maintain their spot to secure a playoff spot.

Lahore Qalandars Predicted XI

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (C), Usama Mir, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf.

Karachi Kings Preview

Karachi Kings are experiencing a poor run of form in their recent games as they have now lost their last five games in a row. During their current terrible run of form, they suffered a 159-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi, a four-wicket loss to Hyderabad Kingsmen, an eight-wicket loss to Islamabad United, an 11-run loss to Multan Sultans, and, in their last game, suffered a seven-wicket loss to Peshawar Zalmi. Karachi Kings are currently placed at the 7th position on the points table with 3 wins and 5 losses.

Karachi Kings Predicted XI

Jason Roy, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Moeen Ali, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood.

Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Prediction

My prediction for this clash is Lahore Qalandars to win, considering that the Qalandars have found some consistency with form in their last two games while Karachi Kings have lost each of their last five games in a row. 1xBet is offering the Qalandars to win at 1.64 odds.