The 16th match of Pakistan Super League 2025 will be played between Lahore Qalandars (LQ) and Multan Sultans (MS). This exciting match will be played on 26th April at 8:30 pm at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Lahore have won 2 out of their 5 matches and are placed third on the points table, while Multan have got only 1 win out of 5, due to which they are placed sixth. Both teams will want to strengthen their position by winning this match.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Fancode app and website in India.
PSL 2025 LQ vs MS: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans, both have won 5-5 times.
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Team Status
Lahore Qalandars are third in the Pakistan Super League 2025 points table with a net run rate of 0.561, while Multan Sultans are sixth with a net run rate of -1.764.
Lahore registered a stunning 79-run win against Quetta Gladiators, with Fakhar Zaman (176 runs, 4 matches) and Daryl Mitchell (144 runs) doing wonders with the bat. Riyadh Hussain (8 wickets) and Shaheen Afridi (6 wickets) showed their mettle in bowling. But the recent 7-wicket loss against Peshawar Zalmi exposed their batting weakness.
Multan registered their first win against Lahore on 22 April with a 33-run victory, with Yasir Khan (87 runs) and Mohammad Rizwan (190 runs) shining. Obaid Shah (6 wickets) and Joshua Little contributed in bowling.
But the recent defeat against Islamabad United raised questions about their bowling depth.
Lahore Qalandars (LQ) Playing XI
- Fakhar Zaman
- Muhammad Naeem
- Abdullah Shafique
- Daryl Mitchell
- Sikandar Raza
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Shaheen Afridi (c)
- Rishad Hossain
- Haris Rauf
- Asif Afridi
- Zaman Khan
Multan Sultans (MS) Playing XI
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c)
- Yasir Khan
- Usman Khan
- Kamran Ghulam
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Michael Bracewell
- Ashton Turner
- David Willey
- Usama Mir
- Ubaid Shah
- Joshua Little
LQ vs MS Match Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Lahore will be partly cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 39 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain, and the wind will blow at a speed of 10 km/h. The humidity will be 7%.
Talking about the pitch, the pitch of Gaddafi Stadium is balanced for both batting and bowling. The average first innings score is 168 runs, and 149 runs in the second innings. Fast bowlers and spinners get average help. Chasing is possible here, but the team winning the toss may choose to bat first.
LQ vs MS 16th Match Dream11 Prediction
PSL 2025 Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team Dream11 Prediction. Choosing Fakhar Zaman or Mohammad Rizwan for the captain can be a good option, as both are in form. Shaheen Afridi or Ubaid Shah will be fine for the vice-captain.
Sam Billings and Mohammad Rizwan are good options for wicketkeeper. Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, and Yasir Khan will be strong choices in batting. Sikandar Raza, Michael Bracewell, and Iftikhar Ahmed can be beneficial for all-rounders.
Shaheen Afridi, Rishad Hussain, and Ubaid Shah can play important roles in bowling.
LQ vs MS Match Prediction
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Match Prediction: Lahore Qalandars are playing at their home ground Gaddafi Stadium, where their bowling (Shaheen, Rishad) and experienced batting (Fakhar, Mitchell) are their strengths. Recent wins have boosted their confidence, and they remain in third place.
On the other hand, Multan Sultans have excellent batting (Rizwan, Yasir), but their bowling has been weak in recent matches. Multan defeated Lahore by 33 runs on 22 April, in which Yasir scored 87 runs. But Lahore have a strong record in Gaddafi, where they have won 18 out of 30 matches. Head-to-head, both teams are tied.
According to The Experts,, Lahore has a 60% chance of winning while Multan has a 40% chance. If Shaheen and Fakhar perform well, Lahore can win. But if Rizwan and Yasir score big, Multan can win.
