Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United LIVE Updates, PSL 2026 Match 16: Hello! and welcome to our live coverage of the Pakistan Super League 2026 match 16 in which Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United are set to meet for the first time in the PSL 2026 season at the Karachi National Stadium, with both teams heading into the clash high on confidence after victories in their previous matches. The Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars come into this encounter after a big win over table-toppers Multan Sultans, handing them their first defeat of the season with a 20-run victory. The Qalandars currently sit fifth in the eight-team T20 league, having collected four points from three matches. On the other hand, Islamabad United are also riding momentum following a dominant seven-wicket win over Rawalpindi. United are placed third in the standings with five points from four matches, having registered two wins, one loss, and one no result due to rain. With both sides in form, this promises to be an exciting contest as they look to climb further up the PSL 2026 table. Check the LHQ vs ISU match live score and updates below in our live blog.
The Islamabad United captain Shabad Khan won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lahore Qalandars,
After a brilliant show with the ball, Islamabad United have begun their chase. Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas opened the innings positively, scoring 11 runs in the first over.
However, Lahore Qalandars struck back immediately in the next over as captain Shaheen Afridi removed Minhas for 5 off 8 balls, caught by Ubaid Shah.
What a bowling prowess from Islamabad United! They completely dismantled the Lahore Qalandars, bundling them out for just 100 in 18.3 overs. Chris Green led the charge with three wickets, while captain Shadab Khan chipped in with two. Richard Gleeson and Imad Wasim also picked up two wickets each, wrapping up a batting collapse for the Shaheen Afridi side.
LHQ: 100 (18.3)
It’s been a batting collapse for Lahore Qalandars in Karachi as they struggle at 86/6 after 15 overs. Heading into the death overs, the responsibility now lies on Sikandar Raza and Shaheen Afridi at the crease.
Raza is holding things together with 25 off 18 balls, including three boundaries, while Afridi is still finding his rhythm on 3 off 5 balls.
LHQ: 86/6 (15)
Third over finished and the Qalandars have managed only 10 runs. Richard Gleeson and Faheem Ashraf took the bowling charge in the second and third over.
LHQ: 10/1 (3)
And, Imad Wasim does the job in the first over itslelf scything away Mohammad Naeem, sealing a golden duck. The Islamabad United bowler conceded only 2 runs in the first over. Abdullah Shafique comes to the crease now.
Haseebullah Khan and Mohammad Naeem open the batting for Qalandars. Meanwhile, Imad Wasim will leads the United attack.
The National Stadium in Karachi is known to be a batting-friendly surface, where a touch of grass offers some early assistance to pacers. The square boundaries measure around 62 meters, while the straight boundary stretches to 70 meters.
Expect high-scoring match today, although the average T20 score at this venue is 148, with teams typically losing around six wickets per innings.
The action is just five minutes away! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle in, and get ready as the evening falls in Karachi. Stay with us for all the live scores and updates from the LHQ vs ISU match.
Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan wins the toss and opts to field first against Lahore Qalandars in match 16 of PSL 2026. Catch the live updates from the match here.
