The PSL has emerged as one of the most action-packed T20 leagues globally, known for its raw fast bowling and high-scoring pitches. As the tournament is heading towards the 2026 season, the excitement is at an all-time high among Pakistani fans, with teams keeping a closer look at their rosters to plan their statistics accordingly.
Lahore Qalandars PSL 2026: Full Schedule, Squad, and Probable Playing 11

The Pakistan Super League continues to deliver world-class talent, blending international stars with the country's domestic players to create a perfect combination of world-class experience with raw talent.
Lahore Qalandars PSL 2026, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, will be entering this time as defending champions and as the most successful team in PSL history. Qalandars have a legacy of winning 3 titles and have one of the most deadliest bowling attacks in the tournament, with some of the best Pakistani bowlers such as Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Ubaid Shah. After the immediate inclusion of Mustafizur Rahman, this team has become even more challenging.
Lahore Qalandars Schedule 2026
The Lahore Qalandars campaign for PSL 2026 is set to begin at their home ground Gaddafi Stadium, one of the premier cricket stadiums in Pakistan, on March 26 against the Hyderabad Kingsmen. Since the tournament will be played at just two grounds, one of which is Qalandars' home, it will be beneficial for them.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, Thu | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Mar 29, Sun | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Apr 03, Fri | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Apr 09, Thu | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 11, Sat | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 17, Fri | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Apr 18, Sat | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Apr 21, Tue | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 23, Thu | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Apr 25, Sat | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
Lahore Qalandars Squad 2026
Abdullah Shafique, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Farooq, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, Dunith Wellalage, Haseebullah Khan(WK), Parvez Hossain Emon, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah.
Lahore Qalandars Playing 11 For 1st Match in PSL 2026 (Probable)
LQ have a strong bunch of players to pick for their playing 11 for the first match, which will be played against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Taking cues from their recent tactical setups and player availability, the Qalandars are likely to stick to a settled core that prioritizes aggressive Powerplay batting and a lethal death-bowling partnership.
| No. | Player Name | Pakistani/ Overseas |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fakhar Zaman | Pakistani |
| 2. | Abdullah Shafique | Pakistani |
| 3. | Haseebullah Khan (wk) | Pakistani |
| 4. | Sikandar Raza | Overseas |
| 5. | Asif Ali | Pakistani |
| 6. | Hussain Talat | Pakistani |
| 7. | Dunith Wellalage | Overseas |
| 8. | Shaheen Afridi (c) | Pakistani |
| 9. | Usama Mir | Pakistani |
| 10. | Haris Rauf | Pakistani |
| 11. | Mustafizur Rahman | Overseas |
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