US EditionHBL PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars Set 200-Run Target Against Hyderabad Kingsmen
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars set a 200-run target and restricted Hyderabad Kingsmen to 130 in their PSL 2026 debut, with Fakhar Zaman scoring 53 runs.
- On Thursday, defending champions Lahore Qalandars defeated debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by 69 runs in the Pakistan Super League 2026 opening match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
- Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi elected to bat first, guiding his team to 199/6 in 20 overs despite a brief top-order collapse. Opener Fakhar Zaman anchored the innings with 53 runs.
- Chasing a 200-run target, the Kingsmen were bowled out for 130, with Qalandars bowlers Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, and Ubaid Shah each claiming two wickets to dismantle the opposition.
- Fakhar Zaman earned Player of the Match honors for his pivotal 53-run performance, while Kingsmen captain Marnus Labuschagne provided the only significant resistance with 26 runs off 22 deliveries.
- The Lahore Qalandars return to action on Saturday, March 28, against the Karachi Kings, while the Hyderabad Kingsmen face the Multan Sultans on Wednesday, April 1.
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HBL PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars set 200-run target against Hyderabad Kingsmen
Lahore Qalandars on Thursday secured a dominant 69-run victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the opening match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Gaddafi Stadium. After opting to bat first, Qalandars posted a formidable total of 199/6 in their allotted 20 overs, powered by a solid top-order performance and late acceleration. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a fluent 53 off 39 balls, striking 10 boundaries, while Mohammad Naeem provided ea…
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Lahore Qalandars Beat Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 11 Opener with Dominant Display – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel
Lahore Qalandars beat Hyderabad Kingsmen in a one-sided contest to kick off the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League in style. The defending champions showed their class from the start and secured a convincing 69-run win at Gaddafi Stadium. After winning the toss, Lahore chose to bat first and built a strong total of 199 for 6 in 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman led the innings with a smooth and confident 53. He played with intent and set the tone ea…
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