Written By: Shreya Patil
Published: April 3, 2026

Lahore Qalandars face Multan Sultans in the 11th match of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 3, 2026. The all-time head-to-head is perfectly tied at 9-9 across 19 PSL meetings, with 1 match ending in no result.

This is a clash between the defending champions and the current table-toppers. Multan Sultans are unbeaten in PSL 2026 with two wins from two matches, sitting pretty at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars have had a mixed start, winning one and losing one.

Adding extra spice to this contest, Fakhar Zaman has been handed a two-match ban for ball tampering during the Karachi Kings clash. However, he remains in our Dream11 team in case the ban is overturned or delayed. With Shaheen Afridi’s lethal pace facing Steve Smith’s new T20 avatar, this Friday night blockbuster has all the ingredients of a classic.

LAH vs MUL 11th Match Details

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MatchLahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans, 11th Match
Date03 April 2026 (Friday)
Time7:00 PM PKT / 7:30 PM IST (Night)
VenueGaddafi Stadium, Lahore
SeriesPakistan Super League 2026 (Season 11)
Head-to-Head19 matches: LAH 9 wins, MUL 9 wins, 1 NR (dead even)

Dream11 Team for Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans

Dream11 Team for Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans
Source – Dream 11

Weather Report for LAH vs MUL, PSL 2026 Match 11

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Temperature25-31°C during match hours
SkyPartly cloudy with clearing expected by evening
Rain Chance10% chance of rain; no major threat to the match
HumidityModerate to high; heavy dew expected in the second innings
OverallWarm evening; dew will significantly impact the second innings

This is a night match starting at 7:00 PM PKT. As a result, dew will be a decisive factor in the second innings. In 9 PSL 2026 matches at Gaddafi Stadium so far, 4 have been won by chasing teams. Both captains will strongly consider bowling first after winning the toss.

Pitch Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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VenueGaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Pitch TypeFlat batting surface; true bounce and carry
Average 1st Innings Score177 in 9 PSL 2026 matches at this venue so far
Pace vs SpinPacers get early swing; spinners grip in middle overs as surface slows
Toss FactorHeavy dew at night; team batting second holds an advantage
Boundary SizeShort square boundaries; ideal for aggressive stroke-play

The Gaddafi Stadium has produced high-scoring games consistently in PSL 2026, with most matches except the Lahore vs Karachi encounter being relatively high-scoring. Both teams carry serious pace firepower, so expect an entertaining battle between Shaheen-Rauf and Wasim-Siddle in the powerplay. However, batters generally have the upper hand once they survive the new ball.

Injury Updates for LAH vs MUL, PSL 2026

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman has been found guilty of ball tampering and handed a two-match suspension. If the ban stands, Rubin Hermann is expected to replace him as opener. Dasun Shanaka left the tournament to join the IPL, replaced by Daniel Sams. No other injury concerns. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Sikandar Raza are all fit.

Multan Sultans: No injury concerns for the unbeaten table-toppers. All key players including Steve Smith, Josh Philippe, Ashton Turner, Mohammad Nawaz, and Mohammad Wasim Jr are fit and riding high after two consecutive wins to start the season.

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LAH vs MUL Head-to-Head Record in PSL

This is one of PSL’s most perfectly balanced rivalries. Across 19 matches, Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans have each won 9 games, with 1 match ending in no result. You genuinely cannot separate these two sides based on history alone.

Between them, these franchises own four PSL titles. Lahore Qalandars are the defending champions and three-time winners (2022, 2023, 2025). Multan Sultans won the trophy in 2021. Every encounter between these sides carries genuine championship weight and intensity.

Current form heavily favours Multan. The Sultans are unbeaten in PSL 2026 with two wins: beating Islamabad United by five wickets (Philippe 55 off 35, Turner 43* off 28) and then defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by six wickets. They sit top of the points table with 4 points and a NRR of +0.868.

On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars started strong with a 69-run demolition of Hyderabad Kingsmen (199/6 vs 130 all out) but then lost to Karachi Kings by 4 wickets, managing only 128/9. The ball-tampering controversy involving Fakhar Zaman has added off-field turmoil to an already pressured camp. If Fakhar misses this game, Lahore lose their most potent batting weapon in this specific rivalry.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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