April 23, 2026
Lahore Qalandars have made a blistering start in their PSL 11 2026 encounter against Karachi Kings, posting a strong total of 122/1 in 12 overs. Qalandars vs Kings live action saw Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique dominate the batting order.
Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant knock of 54* off 33 balls, which included 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. His strike rate of 163.63 kept the pressure on the Karachi Kings bowlers, as he anchored the innings with confidence.
Abdullah Shafique played a crucial role in the partnership, contributing 44* off 24 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes, at an exceptional strike rate of 183.33. Their partnership of 50 runs off just 26 balls significantly accelerated the Qalandars' scoring rate.
The Karachi Kings bowlers, despite some tight spells, struggled to contain the explosive batting. Mohammad Hamza and Rizwanullah were among the bowlers who found it difficult to make a breakthrough, while Hasan Ali and Zahid Mahmood managed to keep their economy rates in check, with Mahmood conceding just 14 runs in his 2 overs.
As the match progresses, Lahore Qalandars are in a strong position to post a massive total, with key batters like Charith Asalanka, Sikandar Raza, and Shaheen Shah Afridi yet to come. With a required run rate of 10.16 per over, Karachi Kings will need to respond quickly to stay in the game.