Lahore Qalandars face Karachi Kings in the 35th match of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 23, 2026. KAR won the first meeting (Match 6) and lead the head-to-head 1-0 this season.
This is a must-win clash for both sides. LAH sit 4th with 8 points (W4 L4) after back-to-back wins over Rawalpindiz and Quetta Gladiators. They are right in the playoff race but need a win tonight to stay there. KAR are 7th with 6 points (W3 L5) and have lost five matches in a row. A loss here almost certainly ends their playoff hopes.
With Fakhar Zaman in red-hot form (282 runs at SR 160, including a century) and Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the bowling (14 wickets in 8 games) for LAH, and Moeen Ali, Sikandar Raza, Hasan Ali, and J Roy anchoring KAR, this Thursday night contest at Lahore sets up a high-stakes showdown.
LAH vs KAR 35th Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings, 35th Match |
| Date | 23 April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM PKT / 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 (Season 11) |
| Head-to-Head | 1-0 in favour of KAR (won Match 6) |
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Weather Report for LAH vs KAR, PSL 2026 Match 35
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28°C during match hours |
| Sky | Clear skies; pleasant Lahore evening |
| Rain Chance | Less than 5%; no threat to the match |
| Humidity | Low to moderate; comfortable conditions |
| Overall | Good evening for cricket; dew possible in the second innings |
This is a night match starting at 7:00 PM PKT. Dew can become a factor in the second innings under lights at Gaddafi Stadium. Both captains will likely prefer bowling first. Recent trends at this venue show chasing sides have a slight edge when dew kicks in.
Pitch Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly; true bounce and pace |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 185+ in PSL 2026 matches at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers effective with the new ball; spinners grip in the middle overs |
| Toss Factor | Night game; dew makes chasing the preferred option |
| Boundary Size | Short boundaries; big scores common |
Gaddafi Stadium has been a run-fest in PSL 2026. Teams regularly post 185 or more here. Fakhar Zaman scored a century (103 off 51) at this very ground in LAH’s last match. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will target the top order early, while Sikandar Raza and Moeen Ali can tighten things up in the middle overs for KAR.
Injury Updates for LAH vs KAR, PSL 2026
Lahore Qalandars: No injury concerns. All key players including Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, and Daniel Sams are fit. LAH are on a two-match winning streak and full of confidence heading into this game.
Karachi Kings: No confirmed injury concerns. Key players including J Roy, Moeen Ali, Hasan Ali, Charith Asalanka, Azam Khan, and Adam Zampa are available. KAR are deep in a five-match losing streak and will need their senior players to step up in this must-win game.
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LAH vs KAR Head-to-Head Record in PSL 2026
These two sides met once in PSL 2026. Karachi Kings won Match 6 by four wickets at Gaddafi Stadium on March 29.
In that game, Lahore Qalandars struggled on a difficult pitch and could only post 128/9. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with 33 and Haseebullah Khan made 28, but the surface made timing very hard. Adam Zampa was the pick of the KAR bowlers with 2/11. Chasing 129 was never straightforward, but Muhammad Waseem (38) kept KAR on track. Shaheen Afridi fought back brilliantly with 4/18, keeping the match alive till the final over. However, Abbas Afridi hit a four and a six off consecutive balls in the last over to seal a hard-fought four-wicket win for the Kings.
Since that defeat, LAH have turned things around. They won back-to-back games, beating Rawalpindiz by 32 runs and Quetta Gladiators by nine runs. Fakhar Zaman hit a stunning 103 off 51 against Pindiz, and Haris Rauf took two wickets to help seal the win against Quetta. LAH are now 4th with 8 points and in a strong position to qualify.
KAR have not found a way to win since those three early-season victories. They sit 7th with 6 points after five straight losses, including a crushing 159-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi. With three wins and five losses, the Kings need to beat LAH and hope other results go their way to have any realistic shot at the playoffs.
