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Lahore Qalandars open their Global Super League 2026 campaign against Perth Scorchers XI at Providence Stadium, Guyana, in the tournament opener. Qalandars go in under a new captain after a major leadership change, while Perth Scorchers make their first appearance in the competition as reigning Big Bash League champions. In this preview you will find the match details, squad changes, pitch report and two LHQ vs PRS fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 2.00 PM start in Guyana.
LHQ vs PRS Match Details
Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Perth Scorchers XI, 1st Match, Global Super League 2026
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 2.00 PM local, Guyana
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
TV: Sony Sports Ten Network
Streaming: Sony LIV
About The Global Super League
This is the third edition of the Global Super League, an invitational T20 tournament hosted in Guyana and organised by Cricket West Indies, carrying a prize pool of 1 million US dollars. Five franchise teams take part this year: defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors from the CPL, Lahore Qalandars from the PSL, Perth Scorchers XI from the BBL, Desert Vipers from the ILT20, and San Francisco Unicorns, who make their debut in the competition fresh off reaching this year’s Major League Cricket final. The five teams play a single round robin, with the top side going straight to the final and the second and third placed teams meeting in a qualifier for the other final spot.
Lahore Qalandars: A New Captain, No Shaheen Afridi
Lahore Qalandars go into this tournament with a completely new leadership setup. Shaheen Shah Afridi, who led the side to three PSL titles, has been removed as captain and is not even part of the squad for this tournament. New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been named captain instead, with former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait coming in as head coach. The squad blends overseas experience in Bracewell, Parvez Hossain Emon and Delano Potgieter with a young core of Pakistani domestic players.
Perth Scorchers XI: BBL Champions Making Their GSL Debut
Perth Scorchers are competing in the Global Super League for the first time this year, having earned their place as winners of the most recent Big Bash League. Regular Scorchers captain Ashton Turner leads the side, with several players from their BBL-winning squad involved, including Jhye Richardson and Aaron Hardie. Simon Katich takes over as stand-in head coach for the tournament, with regular coach Adam Voges unavailable due to commitments with Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
LHQ vs PRS Head To Head
This is the first meeting between these two franchises in the Global Super League, since Perth Scorchers are competing in the tournament for the first time this year. There is no head to head history to draw on for this match.
LHQ vs PRS Squads
Lahore Qalandars: Michael Bracewell (c), Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Naeem, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Usama Mir, Shamyl Hussain, Shayan Jahangir, Farhan Yousaf, Shahab Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Ali Shabbir, Imran Randhawa, Delano Potgieter, Muhammad Basit
Perth Scorchers XI: Ashton Turner (c), Ashton Agar, Ackeem Auguste, Mark Chapman, Brody Couch, Joel Curtis, Sam Fanning, Dian Forrester, Aaron Hardie, Akeal Hosein, Usman Khan, Sufyan Moqim, Jhye Richardson, D’Arcy Short
Providence Stadium: Recent Form
Providence Stadium was the venue for last year’s CPL playoffs, and recent matches at the ground have tended to be tight, low-scoring affairs. Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders in the 2025 CPL final, while Trinbago won both the second qualifier and lost the first qualifier in matches that went right down to the wire.
Recent matches at Providence Stadium:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Final, CPL 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Trinbago Knight Riders won |
| Qualifier 2, CPL 2025: Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Trinbago Knight Riders won |
| Qualifier 1, CPL 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings | Guyana Amazon Warriors won |
LHQ vs PRS Probable Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars (probable): Abdullah Shafique, Shayan Jahangir, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Shamyl Hussain, Delano Potgieter, Farhan Yousaf, Imran Randhawa, Usama Mir, Mehran Mumtaz, Shahab Khan
Perth Scorchers XI (probable): D’Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Mark Chapman, Ashton Turner (c), Aaron Hardie, Ackeem Auguste, Dian Forrester, Sam Fanning, Jhye Richardson, Akeal Hosein, Sufyan Moqim
Key Player Battles
Jhye Richardson vs Lahore’s top order: Richardson’s pace was a key part of Perth’s BBL title win, and how Abdullah Shafique and Shayan Jahangir handle him with the new ball could set the tone for the innings.
Michael Bracewell vs Ashton Turner: Two all-rounders leading their sides for the first time in this competition, both under pressure to get their new leadership roles off to a strong start.
Sufyan Moqim vs Lahore’s middle order: Moqim was PSL 11’s leading wicket taker and Player of the Tournament, and coming up against several of the same domestic batters he troubled in that competition adds a sharp edge to this contest.
LHQ vs PRS Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Parvez Hossain Emon
Batters: Ashton Turner (C), Abdullah Shafique (VC), Mark Chapman
All Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie
Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Sufyan Moqim, Usama Mir, Akeal Hosein, Mehran Mumtaz
Turner is captain leading Perth Scorchers into a new competition off the back of a BBL title, and Shafique takes the vice-captaincy as Lahore’s most reliable top-order option. Bracewell and Hardie cover the all-round bases, and Richardson and Moqim lead the bowling picks as the two standout performers coming off strong recent form.
LHQ vs PRS Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second LHQ vs PRS fantasy team brings in Usman Khan and Delano Potgieter as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan — differential
Batters: Ashton Turner (C), Delano Potgieter (VC) — differential, D’Arcy Short
All Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Ashton Agar
Bowlers: Jhye Richardson, Shahab Khan — differential, Sufyan Moqim, Farhan Yousaf — differential
Usman Khan and Potgieter both offer upside without the ownership Shafique or Turner are likely to draw. Shahab Khan and Farhan Yousaf are the wildcard picks for Lahore, both capable of a breakout performance in a squad still finding its shape under new leadership.
LHQ vs PRS Match Prediction
Perth Scorchers arrive with a proven, settled core fresh off winning the Big Bash League, and Ashton Turner’s experience leading title-winning sides gives them a real edge in a tournament opener. Lahore Qalandars are working through a significant change in leadership and direction following Shaheen Afridi’s departure as captain, and a new-look side built around Bracewell will need time to find its rhythm. Perth Scorchers get the edge here on that head start and recent form, though Lahore’s blend of overseas experience and young Pakistani talent means they should not be underestimated.
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FAQs
Q. When is the LHQ vs PRS match?
A. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Providence Stadium, Guyana, starting at 2.00 PM local time, which is 7.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch LHQ vs PRS live in India?
A. The match will be telecast on Sony Sports Ten Network and streamed live on Sony LIV.
Q. Is Shaheen Afridi playing for Lahore Qalandars in this tournament?
A. No. He has been removed as captain and is not part of the squad for the Global Super League 2026.
Q. Who is Lahore Qalandars’ captain?
A. Michael Bracewell captains Lahore Qalandars.
Q. Who is Perth Scorchers XI’s captain?
A. Ashton Turner, their regular Big Bash League captain, leads Perth Scorchers XI in this tournament.
Q. What teams are competing in the Global Super League 2026?
A. Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lahore Qalandars, Perth Scorchers XI, Desert Vipers and San Francisco Unicorns.