Lahore Qalandars kept their playoff hopes alive in the Pakistan Super League 2026 with a crucial win over Peshawar Zalmi.
The match was played at Gaddafi Stadium, where Lahore chased down a big target in a must-win game.
Chasing 200 runs, Lahore reached 200/4 in the final over. The team completed the chase with three balls to spare.
Fakhar Zaman played a key role with an unbeaten 58. He anchored the innings under pressure.
Daniel Sams added a quick 35 not out. His late hitting helped Lahore finish the match strongly.
Earlier, Lahore lost an early wicket when Mohammad Naeem was dismissed cheaply. However, the middle order kept the chase steady.
Abdullah Shafique scored 25, while Charith Asalanka added 33 to support Fakhar.
Sikandar Raza played a quick 29 off 11 balls. His aggressive innings shifted momentum towards Lahore.
Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi scored 199/4 after a strong batting performance.
Babar Azam made 59 runs, while Michael Bracewell smashed 83 off 45 balls.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf took two wickets each for Lahore.
With this win, Lahore reached 10 points and moved into the top four on net run rate.
The result also knocked out Karachi Kings from the tournament despite having the same points.
Lahore’s qualification is still not confirmed. Their fate now depends on the final league match results.
Overall, the match was a high-pressure thriller. Lahore Qalandars kept their PSL 11 campaign alive with a strong team performance.