LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 16, PSL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 16 of the PSL 2026 between LAH vs ISL to be played in Karachi.

Fans will be treated to a high-voltage clash in the PSL 2026. The tournament has moved to Karachi, and it is the first doubleheader of the Karachi leg. The defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, will be in action.

The Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in the afternoon clash. This contest will be held at the National Stadium on Thursday at 3 PM IST. Both teams are coming into this contest with a win.

On the other hand, the United have two consecutive wins, and they are looking good in both departments. In the rain-affected last match, the Qalandars secured a resounding victory against the Multan Sultans. Their win without Fakhar Zaman must have given them some confidence.

LAH vs ISL: Match Details

• Match: Lahore Qalandars (LAH) vs Islamabad United (ISL), Match 16, PSL 2026
• Match Date: April 09, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 3:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 9:30 AM GMT / 2:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

LAH vs ISL: Head-to-Head: LAH (9) – ISL (7)

These two sides have played 16 PSL games so far. Lahore Qalandars have won nine matches, and Islamabad United have won seven games.

LAH vs ISL: Weather Report

Karachi will have a cloudy sky on Thursday afternoon with a 68% chance of rain. The maximum temperature will be around 31°C.

LAH vs ISL: Pitch Report

Some assistance will be available for the bowlers at the National Stadium. There will be some early zip, while spinners will get purchase in the middle overs.

These conditions are likely to improve, and batting second will be the better option. Hence, the toss will be crucial in this match, and winning it will prove beneficial.

LAH vs ISL: Predicted XIs:

Lahore Qalandars: Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan (wk), Marnus Labuschagne (c), Syed Saad Ali, Sharjeel Khan, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Ali.

Islamabad United: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Aaron Hardie, Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Aamer Jamal, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 LAH vs ISL Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Md. Parvez Hossain

Batters: Mark Chapman, Abdullah Shafique, Md. Naeem Khan, Sameer Minhas

All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Sikandar Raza, Imad Wasim

Bowler: Shaheen Afridi, Salman Irshad, Mustafizur Rahman

Captain First-Choice: Sameer Minhas || Captain Second-Choice: Md. Parvez Hossain

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Abdullah Shafique || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Imad Wasim

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 LAH vs ISL Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway

Batters: Mark Chapman, Abdullah Shafique, Md. Naeem Khan, Sameer Minhas

All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Sikandar Raza, Faheem Ashraf

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Ubaid Shah, Salman Irshad

Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza|| Captain Second-Choice: Faheem Ashraf

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shadab Khan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mark Chapman

LAH vs ISL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Lahore Qalandars have an excellent bowling unit, but Islamabad United have an all-round squad. Their pace bowling is very good, and they have match-winners in the spin unit. Hence, we back Islamabad United to win this game.

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