Who Will Win Sialkot Stallionz vs Lahore Blues 11th T20 Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 Match Prediction

The Sialkot Stallionz vs Lahore Blues prediction for the 11th T20 of the Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 brings together two teams desperately searching for their first win of the tournament.

This SKS vs LB 11th T20 is scheduled for Thursday, 12th March 2026, at 4:45 PM PKT at the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar. Both teams have played one match each — and both lost. This is essentially a must-win game for both sides at this early stage.

Sialkot Region — the Sialkot Stallionz — suffered a 40-run defeat in their opener against Karachi Region Blues. They were chasing 202 and were bowled out for 161 in 19.4 overs. The top order collapsed early — losing two wickets in the first 4 overs for just 23 runs. Abdullah Shafique steadied the ship briefly with 28 off 15, but the middle order crumbled completely. It was only Usama Mir who rescued their pride.

Mir’s 63 off 32 balls at a strike rate of 196.88 — including 6 fours and 4 sixes — was the one moment of genuine quality in SKS’s entire innings. He came in lower down the order and attacked from ball one. The team was already behind the game by that point.

The positive from SKS’s opening match was the bowling. Abdul Subhan — an 18-year-old — took 4 wickets for 41 runs in 4 overs. It was the best individual bowling performance in the tournament’s opening round. Mohammad Ali added 2 more. Sufiyan Muqeem and Usama Mir chipped in with 1 each. The bowling is SKS’s genuine strength.

Lahore Blues — Lahore Region Blues — lost by just 3 runs against Multan Region. They were chasing 201. Umar Siddiq and Imran Butt opened with a 70-run partnership. Once Butt departed, wickets tumbled. Siddiq kept going — scoring 91 off 51 balls — but ran out of partners. Ali Razzaq’s 45 off 26 down the order was not enough.

Siddiq’s 91 is the highest individual score of any batter in the tournament so far. Mohammad Rizwan Jr bowled 3 wickets for 39 runs — the best bowling return from the LB attack. LB’s problem is not individual quality — it is depth. When Siddiq and Razzaq are both dismissed, there is nothing left.

The Peshawar ground is high-scoring. Average first innings T20 scores are around 185 at this venue. Both teams have power-hitting match-winners. The question is which batting lineup can convert from top to bottom — and which bowling unit can exploit the opposition’s known weakness.

Cricketwebs brings you the full SKS vs LB 11th T20 2026 prediction — previews, playing XIs, Fantasy Team, pitch, weather, toss, score prediction, and expert winner selection.

Match Details

Match	SKS vs LB, 11th T20 — Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026
Date	Thursday, 12th March 2026
Time	4:45 PM (PKT)
Venue	Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium, Peshawar, Pakistan
Tournament	Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026
Broadcaster	YouTube (Live Stream)

Sialkot Stallionz Preview

Sialkot Stallionz come into the 11th T20 having suffered a difficult 40-run defeat in their tournament opener. But the surface-level scoreline does not tell the full story. Their batting failed at the top — but their bowling was the best individual bowling performance of the tournament’s opening round.

Usama Mir is the Sialkot Stallionz captain and their most dangerous individual performer. His 63 off 32 balls — at a strike rate of 196.88 — was the standout batting cameo from their opening match. He came in with the game already lost and hit 6 fours and 4 sixes with an aggression that suggested he was batting in a completely different game from the rest of his team. When Mir is set and in form, he is one of the hardest T20 batters in this tournament to bowl at.

The challenge for Sialkot Stallionz is their top order. Mirza Tahir Baig and Khawaja Arham open the batting. Both were dismissed early in the last match — the team losing 2 wickets in just 4 overs for 23 runs. Abdullah Shafique at number 3 showed brief quality with 28 off 15 — but he too fell at a critical juncture.

The middle order completely failed after Shafique’s dismissal. The wickets kept falling and Mir had to come in too early and with the required run rate already too steep. The recurring question for SKS is whether the top 4 can collectively provide a stable foundation so that Mir and the lower middle order are not carrying the entire batting burden.

Ali Afzal keeps wickets and bats in the middle order. Hamza Nazar provides all-round options. Tayyab Arif adds batting experience. Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti contributes in the lower middle order. The batting lineup is not without quality — it just needs to fire more consistently across all positions simultaneously.

Abdul Subhan is SKS’s bowling star. At just 18 years old, he took 4 wickets for 41 runs in 4 overs in the opening match — figures that were the best individual bowling performance of the first round of the tournament. His ability to take wickets at a young age at this level — against a full-strength Karachi batting lineup including Usman Khan’s 81 off 39 — is genuinely impressive. He will be the bowler Lahore Blues bat around.

Mohammad Ali adds pace with 2 wickets in the last match. Sufiyan Muqeem provides spin options. Usama Mir bowled 1 wicket. The bowling attack is diverse — seam and spin, experience and youth — and Subhan’s wicket-taking ability gives SKS a genuine match-winner with the ball.

Key Sialkot Stallionz Players

• Usama Mir: 63 off 32 balls (SR 196.88), SKS top scorer — the captain who bats explosively from the lower middle order; if the top order provides even a modest platform, Mir can win T20 games single-handedly
• Abdul Subhan: 4/41 in 4 overs vs KRB — 18-year-old bowler with the best individual bowling figures in the tournament opener; his wicket-taking ability is SKS’s primary weapon against LB’s top-heavy batting
• Abdullah Shafique: 28 off 15 in last match, experienced domestic top-order batter — the middle-order stabiliser SKS need between the opener failures and Mir’s entry; a big innings from him transforms SKS’s total

Lahore Blues Preview

Lahore Blues — Lahore Region Blues — come into the 11th T20 carrying the frustration of one of the Pakistan National T20 Cup’s most agonising near-misses. A 3-run defeat chasing 201 against Multan Region, with their star batter scoring 91 in a losing cause. The talent is clearly there. Converting it into victories is the challenge.

Umar Siddiq is the standout individual performer of the entire Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 so far. His 91 off 51 balls at a strike rate of 178.43 in the last match is the highest individual score recorded in the tournament’s opening round. He absorbed pressure, accelerated at the right times, and kept fighting even as wickets fell around him.

What makes Siddiq’s innings even more impressive is the context. Lahore Blues needed 201. Imran Butt departed after the 70-run opening stand and wickets fell in rapid succession. The rest of the batting lineup collapsed. Only Siddiq’s 91 and Ali Razzaq’s 45 at the death kept LB within 3 runs of the total. Without Siddiq, the game wouldn’t have been close.

The critical concern for Lahore Blues is their over-dependence on Siddiq and Razzaq. In the last match, the middle order (positions 3-5) collectively contributed very little between Butt’s departure and Razzaq’s entry. If Abdul Subhan removes Siddiq cheaply with his leg-break or in-swinger variations, Lahore Blues’ entire batting innings could disintegrate in exactly the same pattern as it did against Multan.

Imran Butt opens alongside Siddiq. His 20 runs before dismissal contributed to the 70-run opening stand. He has experience and quality — a reliable partner who can help Siddiq avoid early pressure. Ali Hassan Baloch, Abdullah Asif, and Saad Nasim fill the middle order. Nasim is the captain and the experience of playing at domestic level gives him the tactical and batting awareness to contribute in both innings.

Mohammad Rizwan Jr was LB’s best bowler in the opening match. His left-arm orthodox spin took 3 wickets for 39 runs in 4 overs — the best bowling return in the LB attack. Mohammad Salman, Shahid Aziz, and Nisar Ahmed each contributed 1 wicket. Qasim Akram adds pace depth. The bowling unit has options — but they conceded 200 runs, which shows the attack leaked too many runs in the powerplay and death overs.

Key Lahore Blues Players

• Umar Siddiq: 91 off 51 balls (SR 178.43) last match, highest individual innings in tournament — the most explosive batting match-winner in this fixture; if he bats long at Peshawar’s flat track, LB can chase any target
• Mohammad Rizwan Jr: 3/39 in 4 overs last match — LB’s leading wicket-taker and most economical bowler; his left-arm orthodox spin is the key weapon against SKS’s middle-order batters in the critical 7-14 over phase
• Ali Razzaq: 45 off 26 balls (SR 173.08) last match — the death-over finisher who nearly won the game single-handedly; his explosive lower-order batting is LB’s insurance policy when the top order collapses

Team Squads

Sialkot Stallionz

Usama Mir (c), Abdullah Shafique, Ahmad Hassan, Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti, Ali Afzal (wk), Athar Mehmood, Azan Awais, Hamza Nazar, Khawaja Arham, Mirza Tahir Baig, Mohsin Riaz (wk), Mohammad Ali, Saeed Ali, Shoaib Akhtar Jnr, Tayyab Arif

Lahore Region Blues

Saad Nasim (c), Abdullah Asif, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Razzaq, Asadullah, Attyab Ahmed, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hunain Shah, Imran Butt, Mohammad Rizwan Jr, Nisar Ahmed, Qasim Akram, Shahid Aziz, Umar Siddiq

Probable Playing XI

Sialkot Stallionz XI	Lahore Blues XI
Mirza Tahir Baig	Umar Siddiq
Khawaja Arham	Imran Butt
Abdullah Shafique	Abdullah Asif
Ali Afzal (wk)	Ali Hassan Baloch
Mohammad Tayyab Arif	Ali Razzaq
Usama Mir (c)	Saad Nasim (c)
Hamza Nazar	Hamza Zahoor (wk)
Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti	Mohammad Rizwan Jr
Abdul Subhan	Shahid Aziz
Sufiyan Muqeem	Nisar Ahmed
Mohammad Ali	Qasim Akram

Fantasy Team XI — SKS vs LB 11th T20

Player	Team	Role	Fantasy Reason
Usama Mir (c)	SKS	BAT/ALL	Captain — 63 off 32 balls (SR 196.88) in last match, SKS top scorer; if he fires from the lower middle order again at Peshawar’s flat track, 2x multiplier on his explosive runs is the best single captain investment
Umar Siddiq	LB	BAT	Vice-Captain — 91 off 51 balls (SR 178.43) in last match vs Multan; LB top scorer with highest individual innings of tournament so far; 1.5x multiplier on his explosive opening batting is optimal second pick
Abdul Subhan	SKS	BOWL	4/41 in 4 overs last match vs KRB — 18-year-old with the joint-best bowling figures in the tournament opener; SKS leading wicket-taker, high wicket-taking ceiling at Peshawar
Ali Razzaq	LB	BAT/ALL	45 off 26 balls (SR 173.08) in last match — explosive lower-middle-order cameo that nearly won the game; LB’s best finisher alongside Siddiq, dual batting + bowling all-round returns
Abdullah Shafique	SKS	BAT	28 off 15 balls last match, experienced top-order batter — SKS’s best option at number 3 to stabilise after openers, could provide fantasy returns at Peshawar’s batting-friendly surface
Mohammad Rizwan Jr	LB	BOWL	3/39 in 4 overs last match — LB’s leading wicket-taker and most economical bowler in the attack; left-arm orthodox spin disrupts middle-order batting effectively at Peshawar
Imran Butt	LB	BAT	Part of 70-run opening partnership (scored 20 before dismissal) — experienced LB opener, provides platform for Siddiq to accelerate; batting stability pick from LB’s top order
Mohammad Ali	SKS	BOWL	2 wickets in last match for SKS — pace bowling support to Abdul Subhan, adds wicket-taking depth in the power play and death overs for Sialkot
Qasim Akram	LB	ALL	All-round IPL-standard domestic performer — batting depth + bowling contribution in the middle overs gives LB dual fantasy returns beyond Siddiq and Razzaq
Khawaja Arham	SKS	BAT	SKS opener who hit some boundaries before getting out — experienced top-order batter, potential to convert a start at Peshawar’s high-scoring T20 venue
Saad Nasim (c)	LB	BAT/ALL	LB captain — experienced domestic T20 leader, batting and bowling contribution across both innings adds floor value for the final fantasy XI slot

The Fantasy Team for Sialkot Stallionz vs Lahore Blues is built around the two most explosive individual batting performances from the opening round of the Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 — Usama Mir and Umar Siddiq — and the tournament’s best individual bowling figure in Abdul Subhan.

Usama Mir is the captain pick. His 63 off 32 balls at a strike rate of 196.88 is the most explosive batting rate of any top scorer in the tournament’s opening round. He bats from the lower middle order where his aggression can impact a T20 innings in a 10-ball window. The 2x captain multiplier on his sixes, fours, and runs at the Peshawar high-scoring ground is the highest-ceiling individual investment.

Umar Siddiq is the vice-captain. His 91 off 51 balls — the highest individual innings in the tournament — confirms he is the most consistent and dangerous individual batter in this specific fixture. The 1.5x multiplier on his opening batting at Peshawar’s flat track is the safest second-pick investment. If Siddiq bats deep into the 16th over, he scores 80+.

Abdul Subhan’s 4/41 is the tournament’s best bowling figure — the 18-year-old must be included. Ali Razzaq’s 45/26 death cameo and Mohammad Rizwan Jr’s 3/39 complete the core six picks.

Captain & Vice-Captain

• Captain: Usama Mir — 63 off 32 (SR 196.88), SKS leading scorer, lower-middle-order explosive hitter; 2x multiplier on his sixes and big-hitting at Peshawar’s flat T20 track is the highest individual fantasy ceiling
• Vice-Captain: Umar Siddiq — 91 off 51 (SR 178.43), highest innings in tournament, LB leading scorer; 1.5x multiplier on his opening batting consistency is the safest and best-value second captain pick

Players to Avoid

• Avoid: Athar Mehmood (SKS) — fringe squad player without strong wicket-taking or batting record in this competition; Usama Mir, Subhan, and Shafique offer significantly better returns within SKS’s allocation
• Avoid: Ahmed Bashir (LB) — limited individual contribution expected; Siddiq, Razzaq, Rizwan Jr, and Nasim cover LB’s fantasy value far more effectively in this XI

Favourite Team — Sialkot Stallionz (Why?)

Sialkot Stallionz are the 63% favourites — a narrow edge over Lahore Blues built on one clear advantage: bowling depth.

Abdul Subhan’s 4/41 is the most impressive bowling performance in the tournament’s opening round. LB’s batting, while capable of big scores from Siddiq and Razzaq, collapsed quickly after Butt’s departure in the last match. Subhan — and Mohammad Ali’s supporting 2 wickets — gives SKS the bowling to replicate that collapse.

Usama Mir’s 63 off 32 showed that if SKS’s top order gives even a modest platform, the captain can win the game alone in 5 overs. That is a dangerous match-winning scenario at Peshawar’s flat surface.

LB’s batting is more reliant on one or two individuals. SKS’s bowling, led by Subhan, is more likely to exploit that reliance. If Subhan gets Siddiq cheaply, SKS win comfortably.

Pitch Report — Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium, Peshawar

The Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar is a high-scoring T20 venue. The pitch is generally flat and batting-friendly — offering true bounce and minimal seam movement after the first few overs. Both pace and spin bowlers need to be disciplined here. Any loose delivery is dispatched efficiently to the boundary.

The average first-innings T20 score at this venue in the 2026 Pakistan National T20 Cup has been 185-200+. The outfield is fast. The square boundaries are not especially long — pulling and cutting shots are particularly productive. A 4:45 PM PKT start means the early session is played in the afternoon heat. Dew settles in the evening — from around 7:00 PM onwards — which benefits the chasing team as the ball becomes heavier and harder to grip for bowlers.

Weather Report

Condition	Forecast
Temperature	22–30°C
Humidity	30–40%
Rain Chances	5%
Wind	Light
Sky	Mostly clear

Peshawar in mid-March is dry and pleasant. 22-30°C temperatures with low humidity and only 5% rain risk. Ideal T20 conditions. Evening dew from 7 PM assists the chasing team — a key toss factor.

Broadcast Details

The Sialkot Stallionz vs Lahore Blues 11th T20 of the Pakistan National T20 Cup 2026 is available to watch FREE on YouTube as a live stream. No subscription is required. The 4:45 PM PKT start is afternoon viewing in Pakistan and early evening for Indian and international audiences. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official YouTube channel and associated cricket content channels carry live coverage throughout the match.

Toss Prediction

Lahore Blues are predicted to win the toss at the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium.

Dew becomes a significant factor after 7:00 PM at this venue. A 4:45 PM PKT start means the second innings will be played under clear dew conditions. The team batting second benefits considerably — the heavy, dewy ball becomes harder to bowl and easier to hit.

Both captains know this. The toss winner will almost certainly choose to bowl first and chase under dew. Lahore Blues are the predicted toss winners — but both captains will want the same outcome.

Toss Prediction: Lahore Blues to win the toss. Expected decision: field first, chase under dew.

Score Prediction with Reason

Scenario	Predicted Score	Reason
Sialkot Stallionz Bat First	158+	SKS collapsed for 161 all out last match despite Usama Mir’s 63/32. If the top order (Baig, Arham, Shafique) provides a stable powerplay platform instead of collapsing early, SKS can push 158+ at Peshawar. Mir at lower-middle-order SR of 196 is the ceiling. Batting stability is the critical variable.
Lahore Blues Bat First	149+	Siddiq (91/51) + Razzaq (45/26) together in the same innings posted 136 runs between them — LB have match-winning individual performers. If Siddiq and Butt provide the opening platform and Razzaq fires at the death, LB can reach 149+ comfortably. Collapse risk after Siddiq’s departure is their floor scenario.

Probable Top Batsman & Bowler

Usama Mir is the top batting pick from Sialkot Stallionz. His 63 off 32 balls at a strike rate of 196.88 is the highest individual batting strike rate of any top scorer in the tournament’s opening round. He arrives at the crease as a finisher — if the top order gives him even a 100-ball platform, he can score 50+ in 4 overs.

Abdullah Shafique is the secondary batting pick — his 28 off 15 showed brief top-order quality. Khawaja Arham is the alternative opener pick if he converts a start.

For Lahore Blues, Umar Siddiq is the overwhelming top batting pick. His 91 off 51 balls is the highest individual innings of the tournament. Ali Razzaq is the secondary pick — his 45 off 26 in the death overs nearly won LB the last match.

With the ball, Abdul Subhan is the top pick from SKS. His 4/41 in 4 overs is the tournament’s best bowling performance. Mohammad Ali (2 wkts) is the secondary bowling pick. For LB, Mohammad Rizwan Jr (3/39 in 4 overs) is the top bowling pick — his left-arm spin was LB’s best bowling performance in the opening round. Qasim Akram provides the pace depth.

Sialkot Stallionz vs Lahore Blues Winning Chances

Team	Win %	Why They Can Win	Why They Might Lose
Sialkot Stallionz	63%	Abdul Subhan 4/41 (tournament-best bowling in opening match), Usama Mir 63/32 (SR 196.88), Mohammad Ali 2 wkts — stronger bowling unit than LB; both teams on first win hunt; SKS bowlers can exploit LB’s post-Siddiq collapse pattern	Collapsed to 161 all out vs KRB despite Mir’s 63; lost by 40 runs; top 4 batters (Baig, Arham, Shafique) all failed — if LB’s Rizwan Jr takes early wickets, SKS batting could fold again before Mir walks in
Lahore Blues	37%	Siddiq 91/51 (SR 178.43, highest scorer in the tournament), Butt-Siddiq 70-run opening stand last match, Razzaq 45/26 death cameo, Rizwan Jr 3/39 — two genuine individual match-winners in Siddiq + Razzaq	Lost by 3 runs despite Siddiq’s 91 — top-3 (Imam, Naeem, Saeed) all failed; over-reliance on one or two batters; after Siddiq’s departure, wickets fell in rapid succession; SKS bowling attack led by Subhan is more dangerous than any they faced

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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