It appears there might be a small mix-up in the tournament name! LQ (Lahore Qalandars) and KK (Karachi Kings) are actually the two biggest rivals in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), not the IPL.
Their massive clash, often called the “El Clásico of PSL,” is happening today, Sunday, March 29, 2026. At the same time, the IPL is also in full swing with MI vs KKR taking place in Mumbai.
Here is your complete guide to watching the LQ vs KK blockbuster today.
📅 Match Details: LQ vs KK (PSL 2026)
- Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Match 6)
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM PKT (7:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- The Rivalry: This is the ultimate battle for bragging rights in Pakistan. Lahore comes in as the defending champions, while Karachi is desperate to reclaim their glory under captain David Warner.
📺 How to Watch Live (Pakistan & Worldwide)
In Pakistan
- TV Channels: Catch the high-octane action on PTV Sports, A Sports, and Ten Sports.
- Digital Streaming: The match is available live on the Tapmad and Tamasha apps. These platforms offer ad-free, HD streaming for a premium experience.
In India
- Streaming: While there is no official TV broadcast in India this year, fans can often access the stream via the Tapmad web platform or specialized sports streaming services.
Worldwide Viewing
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket and ARY Digital.
- USA: Willow TV.
- UAE: OSN Sports and Tapmad.
🏏 Probable Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars (LQ)
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi leads a terrifying pace battery that includes Haris Rauf and Mustafizur Rahman.
Predicted XI: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Asif Ali.
Karachi Kings (KK)
With David Warner at the top, the Kings have a more aggressive look this season, supported by a strong spin department led by Adam Zampa.
Predicted XI: David Warner (C), Muhammad Waseem, Azam Khan (wk), Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Hasan Ali, Shahid Aziz.
🏟️ Pitch & Weather Report
- Venue: The Gaddafi Stadium is a paradise for batters once they settle in. However, the visible grass on the pitch today suggests there will be early movement for Shaheen and Hasan Ali.
- Weather: It’s a perfect evening for cricket in Lahore with a cool 25°C and no chance of rain.
- Toss Factor: In 5 of the last 6 matches here, the team winning the toss has chosen to bat first. Expect a winning total to be around 180+.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
- Total Meetings: 22
- Karachi Kings Wins: 14
- Lahore Qalandars Wins: 8
- Recent Form: While Karachi leads historically, Lahore has won 2 of the last 3 encounters and is currently on a 5-match winning streak across all competitions.