LHQ vs MS PSL Match 11 Odds & Prediction (3 April)

LHQ vs MS PSL Match 11 Odds & Prediction (3 April)

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars face table toppers Multan Sultans in a blockbuster PSL 2026 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM PST (7:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GMT). Sultans are unbeaten this season, having defeated Islamabad United by 5 wickets before dismantling Hyderabad Kingsmen by 6 wickets.

Sahibzada Farhan has been sensational, topping the run charts with 108 runs at an incredible strike rate of 177.05. On the other hand, Qalandars started with a dominant 69 run win over Hyderabad but suffered a surprising 4 wicket loss to Karachi Kings. Captain Shaheen Afridi has been leading from the front with 5 wickets in 2 matches.

Moreover, both teams boast exceptional records at Gaddafi Stadium, with Lahore winning 37 of 39 PSL matches here and Multan winning 19 of 20. With the evening start bringing dew into play, the toss could once again prove decisive.

LHQ vs MS Betting Odds & Market Analysis

Multan Sultans are slight favourites with their unbeaten run and superior batting form, while Lahore rely on home advantage and their lethal pace battery.

LHQ vs MS PSL Match 11 Odds & Prediction (3 April)
Source: Wisden
PlatformLHQ Win OddsMS Win OddsToss Odds (LHQ)Toss Odds (MS)
1xBet2.051.801.901.90
Stake2.001.851.911.89
4RABET2.101.751.881.92
BetVibe2.051.801.901.90

LHQ vs MS Head-to-Head Record

This rivalry is closely contested with Multan holding a narrow edge. Furthermore, Sultans have won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these two sides.

TeamMatchesWonLostWin %
Lahore Qalandars21101147.62%
Multan Sultans21111052.38%

LHQ vs MS Squads & Playing XIs

Both teams are expected to field their best XIs. Meanwhile, Multan’s batting depth with Smith and Philippe provides firepower against Lahore’s pace trio of Shaheen, Rauf, and Mustafizur.

Lahore QalandarsMultan Sultans
Fakhar ZamanSahibzada Farhan
Mohammad NaeemSteven Smith
Abdullah ShafiqueJosh Philippe (wk)
Parvez Hossain EmonShan Masood
Sikandar RazaAshton Turner (c)
Haseebullah Khan (wk)Arafat Minhas
Usama MirMohammad Nawaz
Shaheen Afridi (c)Peter Siddle
Haris RaufMohammad Wasim Jr
Mustafizur RahmanShehzad Gul
Ubaid ShahMomin Qamar

Lahore Qalandars remaining squad: Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Dunith Wellalage, Gudakesh Motie, Rubin Hermann, Mohammad Farooq

Multan Sultans remaining squad: Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Saad Masood, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Awais Zafar, Faisal Akram, Imran Randhawa, Nisar Ahmed, Salman Mirza

LHQ vs MS Weather Report & Pitch Conditions

Weather Forecast:

  • Temperature expected around 24 to 30°C with clear skies and perfect evening conditions
  • No rain concerns for the evening fixture; only 5% chance on forecast
  • Humidity moderate at 50 to 60%; dew expected in the second innings
  • Light breeze with minimal impact on play

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:

AspectDetails
Pitch BehaviourTrue batting surface with even bounce; average first innings score of 176 in seven PSL 2026 matches so far
Batting AssistanceStroke makers flourish on this surface with a fast outfield and short boundaries favouring big hitting
Bowling AssistanceSpinners get grip as the match progresses; pacers find assistance with the new ball in the powerplay
Average 1st Innings Score176 runs in PSL 2026 matches; chasing teams have won 4 of 7 matches this season
Toss ImpactDew in the second innings makes bowling difficult; both captains are expected to bowl first if they win the toss

LHQ vs MS Key Players to Watch

  • Shaheen Afridi (LHQ): 5 wickets in 2 PSL 2026 matches at avg 9.20. Has 123 career PSL wickets and leads from the front as captain with the new ball every match.
  • Fakhar Zaman (LHQ): PSL 2024 Orange Cap winner with 3,099 runs in PSL history. His explosive starts at the top set the tone for Lahore’s batting approach.
  • Haris Rauf (LHQ): Best death overs pacer in PSL with 93 career wickets at pace above 150 kmph. His yorkers and bouncers in the final four overs could be the difference maker.
  • Sahibzada Farhan (MS): Leading run scorer in PSL 2026 with 108 runs in 2 matches at SR 177.05. His aggressive intent in the powerplay has given Multan explosive starts in both matches.
  • Josh Philippe (MS): Scored 55 off 35 against Islamabad United as a match winning chase specialist. Additionally, his wicketkeeping provides Multan with a dual threat behind the stumps.
  • Mohammad Wasim Jr (MS): Leading wicket taker for Sultans with express pace above 145 kmph. His ability to bowl fast and hit the deck hard makes him a genuine threat in any phase of the innings.

LHQ vs MS Live Streaming & TV Broadcasting Guide

PSL 2026 will not be telecast in India due to political tensions between the two countries.

RegionTV BroadcasterStreaming Platform
PakistanA Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super, Ten SportsTapmad, Tamasha, Myco
Australia & New ZealandESPNESPN app
BangladeshT SportsTapmad
United KingdomARY DigitalARY Plus
USA & CanadaWillow TVWillow by Cricbuzz
Sri LankaDialog TVDialog ViU app
Middle East & North AfricaCricbuzz TV on ELIFE, Switch TVCricbuzz, STARZPLAY
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Ayaan Siddiqui

Ayaan Siddiqui is a cricket writer and stats-focused content creator at PSLt20.in, covering match previews, points tables, player records, and major updates across formats. With 3+ years of experience in cricket content writing, he focuses on cricket tactics and performance trends, breaking down games in a simple way that fans can easily understand.

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