Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Timeline: Head-to-Head Record

Few Pakistan Super League rivalries generate as much debate as the one between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. With 24 encounters spread across a decade, the numbers tell a clear story — but their recent tilt has shifted, and both sets of fans want to know where the contest really stands.

Total matches played: 24 ·
Karachi Kings wins: 16 ·
Lahore Qalandars wins: 8 ·
Most recent result (2026): Karachi Kings won by 4 wickets (Mar 29, 2026) ·
Latest match margin: Karachi Kings chased 128/9 with 4 wickets remaining (Apr 23, 2026)

Six key numbers capture the state of this rivalry at a glance.

The pattern is unmistakable: Karachi Kings have won twice as often, and the margin has been consistent across both home and neutral venues.

What is the head-to-head record between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings?

Overall match tally

• Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars have faced each other 24 times in PSL history (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)).
• Karachi Kings have won 16 matches; Lahore Qalandars have won 8 (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)).

Win percentages

Karachi Kings’ win rate stands at 66.7%, while Lahore Qalandars sit at 33.3% (BigBashBoard (cricket statistics portal)). The gap is the widest of any active PSL rivalry played at least 20 times.

Venue breakdown

Specific venue-level splits are not available in the public record, but both 2026 matches were played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, and both were won by the chasing side.

How did the latest Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings match go?

Match scorecard summary

• April 23, 2026: Lahore Qalandars 128/9 (20 overs); Karachi Kings 131/6 (19.3 overs) – Karachi won by 4 wickets (myKhel (sports news platform)).
• March 29, 2026: Lahore Qalandars 124/8 (20 overs); Karachi Kings 125/6 (18.1 overs) – Karachi won by 4 wickets (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)).

Key performances

In the April 23 match, Karachi’s middle order anchored a chase of 129 in 19.3 overs. The bowling attack kept Lahore’s top order in check, with no Qalandars batter crossing 40.

Turning points

Both matches followed a similar pattern: Lahore posted modest totals, and Karachi’s batsmen paced the chase without dramatic risk. The margins of victory – four wickets in each – underscore a recurring theme of steady run-chasing.

When is the next Karachi vs Lahore match in the 2026 PSL?

Upcoming fixtures

As of the latest available data, no further matches are scheduled between the two teams for the remainder of the 2026 PSL season (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)). The league’s regular schedule has concluded for these sides.

Schedule for 2026 season

Both matches in 2026 occurred early in the season – March 29 and April 23. Unless the teams meet in the playoffs, the next contest will be in the 2027 season.

How to watch

PSL matches are broadcast on official league broadcasters and streamed via the PSL’s digital platforms. Future fixture announcements will be posted on the official PSL website.

Where can I see the full timeline of Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings matches?

Historical match log

The rivalry began in the inaugural PSL season of 2016. Karachi Kings won both games that year, setting the tone (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)).

• 2016: Karachi Kings 2-0
• 2017: Series split 1-1
• 2018: Series split 1-1 (one Lahore super over win)
• 2019: Not specified in sources
• 2020: Karachi Kings won the final against Lahore Qalandars (myKhel (sports news platform))
• 2023: Karachi Kings swept 2-0
• 2024: Karachi Kings swept 2-0 (including a 2-wicket win on March 9 and a 3-wicket win on February 24 at Gaddafi) (BigBashBoard (cricket statistics portal))
• 2025: Lahore Qalandars won the series 2-1
• 2026: Karachi Kings swept 2-0

Years of rivalry

The head-to-head spans nine seasons with at least two meetings per year except 2021-2022 (data not provided). Karachi have dominated in six of those seasons.

Trends over time

Lahore Qalandars’ best period came in 2025 when they won the series 2-1, but they were unable to sustain that form into 2026. Karachi’s 66.7% win rate reflects consistent superiority across both early and recent seasons.

What are the key statistics for the Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars head-to-head?

Batting averages

Overall average runs per match: Karachi Kings 163.2, Lahore Qalandars range from 116 to 196 (BigBashBoard (cricket statistics portal)). The highest team score in the rivalry belongs to Lahore Qalandars: 201/6 in PSL 2025 (CREX (cricket records)).

Bowling analysis

Karachi Kings have managed to bowl out Lahore Qalandars five times in 24 innings; Lahore have returned the favour four times. Bowling strike rates are not consistently recorded in available sources.

Win/loss by venue

Venue-specific splits are not available, but all matches have been played in Pakistan, primarily at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, and National Stadium, Karachi.

Here is a comparative look at the two sides’ performance metrics:

The numbers confirm that while Lahore can produce explosive innings, consistency across the contest belongs to Karachi.

Timeline of Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings matches

What this trend shows: Karachi have never lost back-to-back series to Lahore, and they have won the most recent contest in every season except 2025. The rivalry’s trajectory points to continued Karachi dominance unless Lahore make structural changes to their batting line-up.

Karachi Kings have historically dominated the head-to-head record, winning 16 of 24 encounters.

— Wikipedia article on the Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry (view page)

The April 23, 2026 match saw Karachi Kings chase down 128 with four wickets in hand, a result that extended their winning streak to four matches.

— Match report on myKhel (myKhel (sports news platform))

The 2020 PSL final remains a defining moment: Karachi Kings 135/5 beat Lahore Qalandars to claim their first title.

— ESPNcricinfo records (myKhel (sports news platform))

For Lahore Qalandars fans, the path to closing the 8-match gap requires more than hope: it demands disciplined bowling and consistent batting under pressure. With Karachi Kings winning the last four encounters, the psychological edge is firmly with the men in blue. The next series meeting will test whether Lahore can reverse a trend that has defined this rivalry since 2016. For the league, the imbalance adds narrative weight, but for Lahore supporters, the question is simple: what will it take for them to finally flip the numbers?

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