PSL 2026, Match 38: LHQ vs PSZ Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Match 38 of PSL 2026 will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore on 25th April. Lahore needs to win for their playoff race, while Peshawar are hoping to maintain a fine run of form.

Lahore Qalandars are currently on the 5th position and have won four out of nine matches played so far. They need a win in this game for their playoff race. Fakhar Zaman has made 343 runs while Shaheen Afridi has scalped 14 wickets. They will be looking to bounce back after they lost their last match. 

Peshawar Zalmi are leading the points table and are already qualified for the next round. They have won 8 games out of 9 of the season and are the best in this season. Kusal Mendis has 493 runs, and Sufiyan Muqeem has 18 wickets. They will want to keep winning to stay on top.

LHQ vs PSZ: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Peshawar Zalmi Won: 12
  
• Lahore Qalandars Won: 9
  
• No Result: 2

See Also: Watch: Chaos unfolds! David Warner left stunned as mascots brawl during LAH vs KAR PSL 2026 clash

LHQ vs PSZ: Pitch Report

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has seen many high-scoring matches this season. Teams may prefer to chase, as conditions stay similar throughout the game. The new ball will be very important, because early wickets can strongly influence the match result for both teams in this game.

LHQ vs PSZ: Predicted Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars (LHQ):

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf

Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ):

James Vince, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza