Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz Prediction, Playing XIs- Who Will Win PSL 2026, Match 27?

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz predictions [Source: AFP]

The Lahore Qalandars are set to play their second match in two days, as they face the Rawalpindiz on April 18 at the National Stadium, Karachi, at 7:30 PM (IST).

Ahead of the match, the new PSL team, Rawalpindiz are yet to win any of their PSL 2026 games, while ahead of the Lahore Qalandars’ clash against the Quetta Gladiators, they have won two of their first five matches. On the day ahead of the match, these are the teams placed at the bottom of the points table, with 4 and 0 points to their names.

As they take on each other to find some momentum in the second half of the PSL 2026 league phase, here’s a look at what we can expect from the clash on Saturday night.

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz current form (last 5 matches)

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz player battles

Mohammad Rizwan vs Shaheen Afridi

In the battle of the captains, one is on the lookout to score some runs at the top of the order, while the other is among the leading wicket-takers in PSL 2026. Rizwan has 98 runs at 118.07 this PSL and historically has scored 126 from 108 balls against Shaheen Afridi, with four dismissals. How the duo fares against each other will be interesting.

Fakhar Zaman vs Mohammad Amir

In yet another powerplay face-off, the explosive Fakhar Zaman, who has been in the news recently, will look for some quick runs to post a big total and keep his team in the playoff race. The specialist new ball operator, Mohammad Amir, who has 8 wickets in 6 matches, will be up against him with a record of keeping Zaman quiet.

Since 2017, Amir has bowled 75 balls to Fakhar and conceded only 65 runs, including 41 dots for a solitary wicket. If Amir manages to get rid of Fakhar early on in the innings, it could help his team with their first win of the season.

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Daryl Mitchell vs Dunith Wellalage

Amidst a chaotic season for the Pindiz, Daryl Mitchell has turned out as one of their better performers with 154 runs at 130.50 in 6 games, holding the middle-order together with Sam Billings.

The left-arm orthodox Dunith Wellalage, who recently started playing for the Qalandars, will be a good middle-overs match-up against Mitchell and help them run through the Rawalpindiz batting. How the duo fares against each other could determine the result of the match.

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz top performers (current squad members)

Since Rawalpindiz’s introduction to PSL, they have never faced the Lahore Qalandars. Hence, there are no head-to-head records available.

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz toss prediction

In the first 11 matches at the Karachi stadium, four have been won batting first, while 7 teams have successfully chased targets in the second innings. So far in PSL 2026, the first innings score has averaged 166.6, and the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay- 47/1

Final score- 158/6

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay- 45/2

Final score- 141/8

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz top players prediction

Lahore Qalandars top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza

Probable best bowlers

Dunith Wellalage, Shaheen Afridi

Rawalpindiz top players prediction

Probable best batters

Daryl Mitchell, Yasir Khan

Probable best bowlers

Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi

Who will hit the most sixes in Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz PSL 2026, Match 27?

Daryl Mitchell

Who will score the most fours in Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz PSL 2026, Match 27?

Abdullah Shafique

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz match winner prediction: Who will win PSL 2026, Match 27?

The teams haven’t enjoyed the PSL 2026 season as they would have expected heading into the competition. Despite starting well, the Qalandars have tapered off; nonetheless, their squad looks much more confident and in rhythm as compared to the Rawalpindiz and they are likely to win their third match of the season.

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz Playing XI prediction

Lahore Qalandars Playing XI vs Quetta Gladiators- Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan, Asif Ali, Dunith Wellalage, Daniel Sams, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah.

Rawalpindiz predicted XI vs Lahore Qalandars- Muhammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Jalat Khan

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