PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction, Playing XIs- Who Will Win PSL 2026, Match 38

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi predictions [Source: AFP]

Lahore Qalandars will face the Peshawar Zalmi in Match 38 of PSL 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, in the night fixture of the Saturday double-header at 7:30 PM (IST).

The table-toppers, led by Babar Azam, are comfortably out of everyone’s reach with 17 points in 9 matches, staying unbeaten throughout the league phase of the tournament. On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars are fifth with 8 points, level with two other teams as they fight for the playoff spot.

As the Qalandars play a must-win match against the high-flying Zalmi, here’s a look at what to expect from the fixture.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi current form (last 5 matches)

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi player battles

Babar Azam vs Shaheen Afridi

In the battle of captains, the in-form Babar Azam will face Shaheen Afridi in the powerplay as the duo sit second in the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker leaderboard, respectively. Babar has scored 426 runs in 8 innings, including two fifties and a hundred so far, and Shaheen, who has 14 wickets, will have the onus to dismiss him in the powerplay.

Previously, Babar scored 99 runs in 80 balls against Shaheen, with three wickets to him. How the duo fares against each other would be interesting to see.

Fakhar Zaman vs Iftikhar Ahmed

Fakhar Zaman has scored 343 runs in 7 innings, striking at 158.06 so far in PSL 2026, with a century and three fifties. He is the most in-form Zalmi batter in the lineup. On the other hand, Iftikhar, with his off-break bowling, has picked 11 wickets in 7 innings this season.

In T20s, Fakhar has struck at 130.40 in 67 innings against the off-break bowling, with 19 dismissals. In 2026, he has been dismissed by the off-spinners in 4/6 innings, and it would be an interesting battle to watch out for.

Michael Bracewell vs Sikandar Raza

In the battle of all-rounders, Michael Bracewell could be facing Sikandar Raza in the middle overs, having scored 101 runs at a strike rate of 177.19 in PSL 2026. Similar to Fakhar vs Iftikhar, this is another left-hand batter vs right-arm off-break battle, making it one to watch out for.

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Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi

Fakhar Zaman has scored 467 runs in 20 innings against the Peshawar Zalmi at a strike rate of 143.69 with four fifties to his name.

Most wickets for Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi

Shaheen Afridi has picked 36 wickets in 17 outings against the opposition, including a 5/40 to his name. He has an economy rate of 7.07 runs per over in these matches.

Most runs for Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars

From the current squad, Babar Azam has scored 262 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 122.42 with two fifties to his name.

Most wickets for Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars

Aamer Jamal has 3 wickets in 3 innings against the opposition, which is the same as Michael Bracewell’s three wickets in a solitary innings earlier in PSL 2026.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi toss prediction

In PSL 2026, the first 16 matches at the Gaddafi Stadium produced 11 wins for the teams batting second, while five have been won batting first. The average first innings score of 187 is chasable, which means the team winning the toss will elect to field first.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay- 57/2

Final score- 178/6

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay- 65/1

Final score- 180/4

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi top players prediction

Lahore Qalandars top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Fakhar Zaman, Sikandar Raza

Probable best bowlers

Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Peshawar Zalmi top players prediction

Probable best batters

Kusal Mendis, Babar Azam

Probable best bowlers

Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal

Who will hit the most sixes in Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026, Match 38?

Fakhar Zaman

Who will score the most fours in Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026, Match 38?

Babar Azam

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi match winner prediction: Who will win PSL 2026, Match 38?

Lahore Qalandars started the first leg of the Lahore leg of the PSL 2026 on a high note, but have eventually fizzled out of the competition and have only won only two of the last five matches. The Peshawar Zalmi have been unbeaten throughout the competition as they look to end the competition unbeaten. The latter are once again frontrunners to win the game.

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI prediction

Lahore Qalandars predicted XI vs Peshawar Zalmi- Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Farroq, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf.

Peshawar Zalmi predicted XI vs Lahore Qalandars- James Vince, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza.

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