Lahore Qalandars will play Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore tonight, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 PM.
Weather forecasts indicate a 60 percent chance of rain at 6 PM, dropping to 15 percent by 7 PM, potentially improving conditions after the start.
Officials confirmed that if rain delays play, the match may proceed with reduced overs, depending on conditions and timings set by tournament regulations.
The cut-off time for a five-over contest has been fixed at 9:45 PM, ensuring the possibility of play despite adverse weather conditions.
At 5:51 PM, AccuWeather reported cloudy conditions in Lahore with 22°C temperature, 94 percent cloud cover, 72 percent humidity, and visibility limited to three kilometres.
Wind was recorded from the west-southwest at nine kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching ten kilometres per hour, while atmospheric pressure stood at 1011 mb and rising.
The dew point was measured at 16°C, with indoor humidity also at 72 percent, and the cloud ceiling reported at 600 metres above ground level.
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Multan Sultans enter this match with high confidence after winning their last two games, carrying strong momentum and boosting overall team morale for the upcoming contest.
Their consecutive victories give the squad belief and focus, allowing players to approach the game with energy, clarity, and determination for optimal performance.
Lahore Qalandars enter this match after a setback against Karachi Kings, a game overshadowed by a ball-tampering controversy, placing pressure on the team.
The team will aim for a strong comeback in this game, though the two-match ban on Fakhar Zaman presents a significant challenge for the strategy and planning of Qalandars.
Probable Playing XI of Multan Sultans
Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner (c), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shahzad Gul, Momin Qamar
Probable Playing XI of Lahore Qalandars
Rubin Hermann, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Ryan Burl, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Shahab Khan
