KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi produced a ruthless all-round performance to thrash Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.
After posting a competitive 173-7 in their 20 overs, Zalmi’s bowlers ran through the Qalandars’ batting lineup, dismissing them for just 97 in 17 overs to seal a statement victory.
Peshawar Zalmi make it three wins in a row! 🔥
They beat Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs.#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #PZvLQ pic.twitter.com/94kZU81DXJ— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 11, 2026
Mendis fifty lifts Zalmi to 173-7
Batting first, Zalmi rode on Kusal Mendis’ magnificent 74 off 48 balls, which included five fours and four sixes. Captain Babar Azam contributed a steady 43 off 40 deliveries, and the pair added 109 runs for the second wicket.
Michael Bracewell provided late impetus with a quickfire 21 off 10 balls (one four, two sixes), pushing Zalmi past the 170-run mark.
For Lahore, Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bowlers, returning impressive figures of 3 for 22 from four overs. Mustafizur Rahman supported with 2 for 30, while Usama Mir and Ubaid Shah took one wicket each.
Make no mistake with Sufyan Moqim today👀#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #PZvLQ pic.twitter.com/7UwS9U2Zy4
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 11, 2026
Qalandars collapse under pressure
Chasing 174, Lahore’s innings never gained traction. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 21 off 19 balls, while Abdullah Shafique made 21 off 15. However, no other batter crossed 20.
Michael Bracewell triggered the collapse, dismissing Fakhar Zaman, Sikandar Raza (14), and Haseebullah Khan (3) to finish with excellent figures of 3 for 18 from four overs.
Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem was equally destructive, claiming 3 for 21 in his four overs, including the key scalps of Asif Ali (0), Shaheen Afridi (5), and Ubaid Shah (4).
Nahid Rana (2 for 15) and Aamer Jamal (1 for 10) provided valuable support as Lahore were bundled out for 97 in just 17 overs.
Brief Scores
Peshawar Zalmi: 173-7 in 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 74, Babar Azam 43; Shaheen Afridi 3-22, Mustafizur Rahman 2-30)
Lahore Qalandars: 97 all out in 17 overs (Fakhar Zaman 21, Dunith Wellalage 20; Michael Bracewell 3-18, Sufiyan Muqeem 3-21, Nahid Rana 2-15)
Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 76 runs
