The opening match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 26. Due to the ongoing war in the Middle East and the resulting fuel crisis, the PCB has decided that the upcoming PSL season will be played behind closed doors, with matches to be held in Lahore and Karachi.
LAH vs HYK Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Pakistan Super League 2026, 1st Match

Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions, have been the most successful franchise over the past four years, having won the trophy in 2022 and 2023. On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen will be making their debut this season and will be led by Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne.
Sikandar Raza is a quality all-rounder and will be one of the top picks for the LAH vs HYK Dream11 team prediction, having scored 591 runs at a strike rate of 155 and taken 20 wickets in 34 PSL matches. Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman was the second-leading run-scorer in the previous season, with 439 runs from 13 innings.
Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Match Details
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, 1st Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium |
| City | Lahore |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 26th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | LQ vs HK Pakistan Super League |
| Live Streaming | N/A |
LAH vs HYK Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Haseebullah Khan | Lahore Qalandars | 49 Runs |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Lahore Qalandars | 3 Wickets |
| Saim Ayub | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 53 Runs |
| Riley Meredith | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 2 Wickets |
LAH vs HYK Toss Prediction
The stats from Gaddafi Stadium, one of the renowned cricket stadiums in Pakistan, clearly states that the ground favours the side batting first. Out of 65 PSL matches played on this ground, the team batting first won 37, while the chasing team won 26 matches. Based on this trend, Shaheen Shah Afridi, the captain of Lahore Qalandars, is likely to win the toss and elect to bat first as per the LAH vs HYK Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Gaddafi Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 40% |
LAH vs HYK Playing 11 (Probable)
| Lahore Qalandars Playing 11 | Hyderabad Kingsmen Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Sharjeel Khan |
| Abdullah Shafique | Maaz Sadaqat |
| Haseebullah Khan (WK) | Saim Ayub |
| Sikandar Raza | Marnus Labuschagne (C) |
| Hussain Talat | Usman Khan (WK) |
| Asif Ali | Kusal Perera |
| Dunith Wellalage | Hassan Khan |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) | Riley Meredith |
| Haris Rauf | Mohammad Ali |
| Usama Mir | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Akif Javed |
LAH vs HYK Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Fakhar Zaman and Maaz Sadaqat |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Mustafizur Rahman and Maheesh Theekshana |
LAH vs HYK Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Sikandar Raza and Fakhar Zaman |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Saim Ayub and Haris Rauf |
Top Picks for LAH vs HYK Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | Lahore Qalandars | Batsman |
| Haris Rauf | Lahore Qalandars | Bowler |
Budget Picks for LAH vs HYK Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjeel Khan | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Batsman |
| Riley Meredith | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: U Khan
Batters: M Labuschagne, F Zaman, A Shafique
All-rounders: S Raza, D Sams, S Ayub, M Sadaqat
Bowlers: R Meredith, S Afridi, H Rauf

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: K Perera
Batters: S Khan, F Zaman, A Ali
All-rounders: S Raza, H Talat, S Ayub, M Sadaqat
Bowlers: M Rahman, H Rauf, M Theekshana

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the LAH vs HYK match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
LAH vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Today (1st Match) Pakistan Super League 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann | 7.5 |
| Tayyab Tahir | 7.0 |
LAH vs HYK Weather & Pitch Report at Gaddafi Stadium
| Temperature | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 runs |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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