PSL 2026 IU vs LQ: Head-to-Head, Probable Playing XI, & Where to Watch

IU vs LQ - April 9, 2:30 PM (PST)

The last time Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United played a game in Karachi was in 2019. That was before Lahore had won the three trophies that shine in their trove. That was even before they reached the playoff stages in the league. But now, when both teams face each other at the venue, it will be a clash between two sides with the most trophies.

They sit in third (Islamabad United) and fourth (Lahore Qalandars) place on the table, which only adds to the competition their games bring. Historically, the two sides have played 22 games, out of which each has won 11.

Lahore will be bolstered by the return of Fakhar Zaman, who is likely to be added to the playing XI after serving a two-match ban.

Probable Playing XI:

Lahore Qalandars:

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Ullah.

Islamabad United:

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad.

Where to Watch:
Australia & New Zealand: ESPN
Bangladesh: T Sports, Tapmad (live stream)
Middle East & North Africa (MENA): Cricbuzz (live stream), Switch TV, Cricbuzz TV on ELIFE, STARZPLAY (live stream)
Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, Tapmad (live stream), VIU Hub (live stream)
Nepal: Tapmad (live stream)
United Kingdom: ARY Digital, ARY Plus
United States & Canada: Willow TV, Willow Sports, Willow (by Cricbuzz) (live stream)
Pakistan: PTV, A Sports, Geo Super, Ten Sports, Tapmad (live stream), Tamasha (live stream), Myco (live stream)
Rest of the World: Tapmad (live stream)

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