PSL 2026, Match 16: LHQ vs ISU Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars face Islamabad United in PSL 2026 Match 16 in Karachi, with both teams aiming to continue their winning form and move up in the points table.
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Lahore Qalandars will face Islamabad United in the PSL 2026 match 16 at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 9. Both teams are doing great, and the match could be expected to be a close contest. The Lahore Qalandars will aim for a better position in the point table. On the other hand, the Islamabad United will hope to maintain their winning streak.
Lahore Qalandars have won two out of their three games played so far in the tournament. In their last match, they secured a victory against Multan Sultans in a rain-shortened match. Their batsmen looked strong with Mohammad Naeem scoring a fast and crucial knock. They are performing well in both their batting and bowling departments. Captain Shaheen Afridi will want his team to keep performing well and get another win.
Islamabad United have also been performing well. They lost their first match and had one game washed out, but they have won their last two matches. In their previous game, they defeated Rawalpindiz comfortably. Their batting and bowling both have been consistent. Captain Shadab Khan has led the team well, and they will aim to continue this momentum.
LHQ vs ISU: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 22
- Lahore Qalandars Won: 11
- Islamabad United Won: 11
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
LHQ vs ISU: Pitch Report
The pitch at National Stadium in Karachi is good for batting. Batters can score runs easily, but fast bowlers may get some swing in the early overs. Once the ball gets older, it becomes easier for batting.
LHQ vs ISU: Predicted Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars (LHQ):
Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah
Islamabad United (ISU):
Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad
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