Qalandars vs Kingsmen Live: Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Shine as Qalandars Post 199/6

The defending champions Lahore Qalandars got off to a flying start after electing to bat first at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Opener Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a fine 53 off 39 balls, striking 10 boundaries before being caught by Saim Ayub off Hassan Khan. Partnering him, Mohammad Naeem made a brisk 30 off 19 deliveries, keeping the Qalandars ahead of the required run rate.

Middle Overs See Key Wickets

Despite the strong start, Qalandars lost three crucial wickets in the middle overs. Abdullah Shafique (4) was run out in a mix-up, followed by Fakhar’s dismissal and Parvez Hossain Emon falling for 14. Riley Meredith and Hassan Khan picked up key wickets for Hyderabad Kingsmen, slowing the Qalandars’ momentum slightly.

Haseebullah and Raza Rescue the Innings

Haseebullah Khan played a vital role in reviving the innings with a quick 40 off 28 balls, striking 3 boundaries and a six. Sikandar Raza also contributed 24 off just 10 deliveries to boost the total. The Qalandars’ lower order, including Shaheen Shah Afridi (12* off 2), ensured the team finished with a competitive 199/6 in 20 overs. Extras contributed 13 runs to the tally.

Match Progress and Prediction

With Hyderabad Kingsmen tasked with chasing a challenging 200-run target, the onus is now on their top-order, led by Marnus Labuschagne and Kusal Perera, to counter the Qalandars’ strong bowling attack. Qalandars’ aggressive powerplay and quick scoring through Fakhar and Haseebullah set the tone for an exciting chase.

Fans can follow every ball of the action through Qalandars vs Kingsmen live, with PSL 11 2026 promising an exciting battle at Lahore.