PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Team Today
Peshawar Zalmi (PES) vs Lahore Qalandars (LAH)— 19th Match, National Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM IST | April 11, 2026 | Pakistan Super League 2026
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Faraz Hassan
- Updated: April 11, 2026
- 01:29 IST
In the 19th match of PSL 2026, two of the tournament’s most exciting sides go head to head — Peshawar Zalmi take on Lahore Qalandars at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi, and this one has all the ingredients of a blockbuster afternoon.
Peshawar are simply unstoppable right now. In their last game, they handed Karachi Kings one of the heaviest defeats in PSL history — posting 246 runs and then bowling them out for a shocking 87. Kusal Mendis was breathtaking, hitting 109 off just 52 balls, while captain Babar Azam anchored the innings beautifully with an unbeaten 87. The bowlers then finished the job in style with Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Sufiyan Muqeem each taking three wickets. That is not just good cricket — that is a statement.
Lahore, however, arrive here with their confidence shaken. Their last outing against Islamabad United was forgettable — bowled out for just 100 and then chased down in barely 10 overs. The batting completely fell apart with nobody except Sikandar Raza even crossing 20 runs. Shaheen Afridi was the only bowler to pick up a wicket. For a team with this much talent, that performance was well below expectations. Today is a must-improve game for Lahore — and they know it.
PES vs LAH Recent Performance — Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
|
Peshawar Zalmi (PES) |
L L W W W |
|
Lahore Qalandars (LAH)
|
W W L W L |
Karachi Weather Report
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Temperature: 30–32°C
Condition: Hot and sunny with clear skies
Rain Risk: None
Dew Factor: Expected in 2nd innings — chasing advantage
Wind: Light to moderate sea breeze possible
Pitch Report — National Stadium, Karachi
The pitch at Karachi is batting-friendly with good pace and true bounce, making it easy for batters to play their shots. Pacers get some early movement, while spinners rely on variations. Dew later in the match gives chasing teams an advantage.
- Average 1st innings score: 160–165
- Best suited for: Balanced teams
- Pace support: Early swing and bounce
- Spin support: Minimal
- Toss trend: Bowl first
Head-to-Head Record — PES vs LAH
- Matches played: 21
- Peshawar Zalmi wins: 12
- Lahore Qalandars wins: 9
- Most recent meeting: Lahore beat Peshawar by 26 runs via D/L method on May 18, 2025 (scores: LAH 149/8 in 13 overs, PES 123/8 in 13 overs)
PES vs LAH Probable Playing 11s
Peshawar Zalmi (PES):
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamir Jamal, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam
Lahore Qalandars (LAH):
Haseebullah Khan (WK), Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Ryan Burl, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Mustafizur Rahman
Peshawar Zalmi — Top Fantasy Picks
Babar Azam (BAT)
- 169 runs in 3 innings in PSL 2026 at an average of 84.50
- Scored an unbeaten 87 off 51 balls in the last match against Karachi Kings
- Most consistent batter in this Peshawar lineup — safest captain pick today
Kusal Mendis (WK-BAT)
- 167 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 181.52 this season
- Smashed 109 off 52 balls at a strike rate of 209.62 in the last match — one of the best PSL 2026 knocks so far
- Gives you wicketkeeper bonus points on top of explosive batting returns
Iftikhar Ahmed (ALL)
- 7 wickets in PSL 2026 — joint highest wicket-taker for Peshawar
- Took 3 wickets for just 9 runs in the last match against Karachi Kings
- Contributes with both bat and ball — best all-round fantasy value in this Peshawar side
Lahore Qalandars — Top Fantasy Picks
Shaheen Shah Afridi (BOWL)
- 7 wickets in 4 matches — leading wicket-taker for Lahore this season
- Best figures of 4/18 against Karachi Kings
- Most dangerous bowler in this match — must-pick in every team combination
Mohammad Naeem (BAT)
- 103 runs in 4 innings — Lahore’s leading run-scorer this season
- Best score of 60 runs
- Most consistent batting option in the Lahore lineup right now
Sikandar Raza (ALL)
- 81 runs in 4 innings with the bat this season
- 3 wickets with his off-spin in PSL 2026
- Only genuine all-rounder in Lahore’s lineup — valuable in both fantasy formats
PES vs LAH Best Dream11 Team Suggestion
Small League Team — Safe Picks
WK: Kusal Mendis, Haseebullah Khan
BAT: Babar Azam, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique
ALL: Iftikhar Ahmed, Sikandar Raza
BOWL: Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
Captain: Babar Azam | Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis
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Grand League Team — High Risk, High Reward
WK: Kusal Mendis
BAT: Babar Azam, Mohammad Naeem, Abdul Samad
ALL: Iftikhar Ahmed, Sikandar Raza, Michael Bracewell
BOWL: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Nahid Rana
Captain: Kusal Mendis | Vice-Captain: Shaheen Afridi
Expert Fantasy Tips — PES vs LAH
- Babar Azam — Safest Captain: 169 runs in 3 innings at an average of 84.50 this season including an unbeaten 87 in the last game. Most reliable match-winner on the park today.
- Kusal Mendis — Best Vice-Captain: 167 runs at a strike rate of 181.52 plus a 109-run knock in the last match. Earns wicketkeeper bonus too — best GL captain option as well.
- Shaheen Afridi — Must Pick in Every Team: 7 wickets in 4 matches with a best of 4/18. The one bowler who can single-handedly change the game on a flat Karachi pitch. Non-negotiable.
- Pick Both Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem: Both have 7 wickets each this season and combined for 6 wickets together in the last match. High returns, likely low ownership — perfect differential bowlers.
- Load Up on Peshawar Players: PES have an NRR of +2.877 vs LAH’s -0.051. Peshawar are scoring big, bowling teams out cheaply, and winning matches comfortably. Their players will generate the most fantasy points today.
PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Today
Peshawar Zalmi are the stronger fantasy side today and the stronger match side too. Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis give you a rock-solid batting core, Abdul Samad provides explosive upside in the middle order, and the bowling trio of Iftikhar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Nahid Rana are all in top form after their demolition of Karachi Kings.
Lahore’s biggest strength is clearly their pace attack. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mustafizur Rahman are all capable of winning a match on their own. But their batting has been deeply inconsistent — collapsing to 100 in their last game is a serious red flag heading into this contest.
On a flat Karachi surface where runs are available and the team batting second has a slight edge, Peshawar’s all-round balance gives them a clear advantage.
Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win.
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❓FAQs
Babar Azam is the safest captain choice. He has scored 169 runs in 3 innings at an average of 84.50 this season and is in outstanding form right now.
Kusal Mendis is the top vice-captain option. He has smashed 167 runs at a strike rate of 181.52 this season including a stunning 109 in the last game, and also earns wicketkeeper bonus points.
Peshawar Zalmi are the clear favorites. They have 3 wins from 4 matches, a dominant NRR of +2.877, and are coming off a 159-run victory. Their batting and bowling both are firing at the same time.
The pitch is flat and batting-friendly with true bounce. Average first innings score in PSL 2026 here is 163. Pace bowlers get early movement. Expect a competitive total of around 160–175 today.
The toss-winning captain is expected to bowl first. In all 3 PSL 2026 matches at this venue, captains chose to bowl after winning the toss and the bowling-first team won 2 out of those 3 games.
