Final result
Islamabad United won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: CJ Green
Result · Pakistan Super League
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United
Result · Pakistan Super League
Venue par · 185Chase success · 83%POTM · CJ Green
Match preview & overview
Islamabad United dismantle Lahore Qalandars by 9 wickets in Karachi
Islamabad United dismantled Lahore Qalandars by 9 wickets at National Stadium, Karachi on 9 April 2026, in one of the most one-sided results this PSL rivalry has produced. Lahore were bowled out for 100, a total that was 109 runs below the venue's average first-innings score of 209. United knocked off the target for the loss of just 1 wicket, with the chase completed inside the middle overs. CJ Green was named Player of the Match.
Lahore's innings unravelled progressively. A powerplay of 34 for 2 was below-par but survivable. The middle overs brought 52 runs at the cost of 4 more wickets, and the death overs were catastrophic: 14 runs scored, 4 wickets lost. By the time the innings closed, every batter had contributed to a collective failure that left United with a target requiring little more than competent batting.
United's response was equally comprehensive in the opposite direction. Their openers reached 51 for 1 in the powerplay, ahead of the venue's average powerplay figure of 45, and the middle overs produced a further 53 without loss. The death overs were never required. The 11-11 all-time head-to-head record is level once more.
Pitch report & venue insights
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka — 7-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2004. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
7
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
267
Avg 2nd-innings score
83%
Chase success rate
24
Avg powerplay runs
14%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Lahore bowled out for just 100
Lahore Qalandars' batting collapsed across all three phases, managing only 34 runs in the powerplay and a meagre 14 in the death overs. Four wickets fell in the final phase alone as the innings folded for exactly 100. It was well short of the venue's average first-innings score of 209.
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United's chase sealed inside the middle overs
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CJ Green named Player of the Match
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Toss advantage held up: United elected to field
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Head-to-head swings back to level after Lahore's 2025 dominance
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may carry more interest than outright lines given the heavy toss influence at National Stadium, where fielding first has been chosen in 63 per cent of tosses.
- Total runs lines are worth considering in context: Lahore's 100 all out was more than 100 runs below the venue's average first-innings score of 209, making either side's batting consistency a relevant angle.
- Player of the Match markets in this fixture have tended to reward whoever benefits most from the toss decision, as chase conditions at Karachi are even at 50 per cent success rate but top-order batters in successful chases accumulate big scores quickly.
- Lahore's collapse across death overs (14 runs, 4 wickets) suggests their lower-middle order could be a fragile area for opposition teams to exploit in future meetings.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United
What was the result of Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars on 9 April 2026?
Islamabad United beat Lahore Qalandars by 9 wickets at National Stadium, Karachi. Lahore were bowled out for 100 and United reached the target of 101 for the loss of just 1 wicket, completing the chase well inside the middle overs.
Who won Player of the Match in this PSL fixture?
CJ Green was awarded Player of the Match. He played for Islamabad United in their 9-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars on 9 April 2026.
What is the head-to-head record between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars?
The two sides have met 23 times in the PSL with each winning 11. There have been no no-results. Lahore had won three of the previous five meetings before this match, but United's 9-wicket victory restores parity in the all-time tally.
Where to watch PSL 2026 matches in the UK?
PSL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or take out a day pass through NOW TV if you are not a Sky subscriber.
What is the average first-innings score at National Stadium, Karachi?
Across 71 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 209. Lahore's 100 all out was therefore well below par, which explains why the chase was so straightforward for Islamabad United.
How has Lahore Qalandars been performing in PSL 2026?
Going into this match, Lahore had won three of their last five fixtures, including victories over Multan Sultans, Hyderabad Kingsmen, and Quetta Gladiators. This 9-wicket defeat is their heaviest loss in recent memory and will raise questions about the consistency of their batting order.
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