Qalandars vs Zalmi: Michael Bracewell’s Fiery 83 Powers Zalmi to 199/4 in PSL 11 2026

In today’s LQ vs PZ live clash in PSL 2026, Peshawar Zalmi posted a daunting total of 199/4 in their 20 overs, driven by a blazing 83 off 45 balls from Michael Bracewell. His explosive innings, featuring 8 boundaries and 6 sixes, laid a strong foundation for Zalmi’s middle order. 

Along with Babar Azam’s steady 59 off 45 balls, Zalmi successfully accelerated in the latter part of their innings, despite a couple of key wickets falling. Iftikhar Ahmed added a quick-fire 27 from 14 balls, and Abdul Samad smashed a rapid 5 off 2 balls to boost the total further.

Peshawar Zalmi set a formidable target of 200 runs, thanks to a combination of solid starts and explosive middle-order fireworks. While the Qalandars’ bowlers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, tried to rein in the run rate, they couldn’t contain Bracewell, whose aggressive batting dominated the final overs. 

Babar Azam, despite getting out in the 15th over, provided the stability needed at the top. The fall of James Vince and Kusal Mendis early in the innings seemed to momentarily halt Zalmi’s charge, but Bracewell’s knock lifted the team to a commanding position.

With the match now heading into the second innings, Lahore Qalandars will need to come up with a strong chase strategy. The total of 199 is competitive, but Qalandars have the firepower in their batting lineup to pull off a successful chase. 

Players like Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, and Mohammad Naeem will be crucial to the chase, and Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf must lead their bowling attack effectively if they are to restrict Zalmi’s target.

While Lahore Qalandars have a strong batting lineup capable of chasing down 200, Peshawar Zalmi’s total seems like a daunting challenge. Zalmi’s strong middle-order performance, led by Bracewell, gives them the edge in this match. 

However, it’s far from over, and if the Qalandars get off to a fast start and keep up the momentum, they might just have a chance to pull off a thrilling win. Based on current form, Peshawar Zalmi is slightly favored to win this match, but the chase will be exciting.