PSL 2026, Match 35: LHQ vs KRK Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars will take on Karachi Kings in Match 35 of PSL 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 23. Both teams are fighting for a better position in the points table, making this an important match.

Lahore Qalandars is a good team at the moment. They stand at 4th position with 4 wins and 4 losses. They have won their last two matches, including a 9-run victory against Quetta Gladiators. Fakhar Zaman has been their top scorer with 282 runs, while Shaheen Afridi has taken 14 wickets. Lahore will look to continue this momentum.

Karachi Kings are struggling in the tournament. They are in 7th place with 3 wins and 5 losses. They're on a  five-game losing streak and is desperate for a win. Karachi Kings were defeated by Peshawar Zalmi in their last game by 7 wickets and will try to bounce back.  Earlier this season, Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by 4 wickets in a low-scoring match, so they will take confidence from that result.

LAH vs KRK: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Lahore Qalandars Won: 7
  
• Karachi Kings Won: 15
  
• Tied: 1

LAH vs KRK: Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium has seen many high-scoring matches this season. Chasing is usually easier because conditions stay similar. The new ball is very important, as taking early wickets can give a big advantage to both teams.

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LAH vs KRK: Predicted Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars (LAH):

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 (KRK):

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