March 26, 2026
The defending champions Lahore Qalandars posted a strong 72/0 in just 7.1 overs in their maximum 20 overs against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Opener Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a stunning 44 not out off 29 balls, hitting 9 boundaries and maintaining a strike rate of 151.72. Partnering him, Mohammad Naeem contributed a quick 21* off 15 deliveries, including a towering six, keeping the run rate above 10.
Extras added 7 runs to the total, with 4 leg byes, 2 wides, and 1 no-ball. The Qalandars’ top order, including Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Haseebullah Khan, and Sikandar Raza, is yet to take the field. Fans following the match can stay updated with the Qalandars vs Kingsmen live action on tapmad.
Hyderabad Kingsmen struggled to find control in the early overs. Riley Meredith bowled 2 overs for 19 runs, followed by Akif Javed’s 2 overs for 18 runs. Saim Ayub, Mohammad Ali, and Hassan Khan bowled economically but could not break the opening partnership. Notably, Saim Ayub bowled 1.1 overs for just 7 runs, showing promise in containing the Qalandars’ firepower.
Lahore Qalandars’ explosive start has set the tone for the rest of the innings. With Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem at the crease, the Qalandars are likely to post a challenging total for the debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen.
The match continues at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with live streaming available on tapmad PSL 11 live.