Lahore Qalandars Beat Rawalpindiz by 32 Runs in PSL 11

Lahore Qalandars secured a 32-run victory over Rawalpindiz in the 27th match of the Pakistan Super League season 11 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 18, 2026. The defending champions posted 210 for four in their 20 overs before restricting Rawalpindiz to 178 for nine, ending the newcomers' slim playoff hopes and snapping Lahore's three-match losing streak.

After winning the toss and electing to bat on a batting-friendly pitch, Lahore's openers laid a solid foundation with a 121-run partnership. Fakhar Zaman anchored the innings with a fluent 84 off 54 balls, including 11 fours and a six, reaching his half-century with a whip through fine leg. Mohammad Farooq complemented him aggressively, scoring 63 off 41 deliveries with five fours and five sixes, highlighted by an inside-out loft over extra cover. Their stand ended in the 11th over when Farooq was caught at deep cover off Mohammad Amir.

Abdullah Shafique added 26 off 18 balls, featuring a four and two sixes, before falling to Razaullah Khan. Sikandar Raza managed a first-ball duck, also to Razaullah, leaving Lahore at 191 for three after 18 overs. Amir then dismissed Zaman in the 19th over, caught at deep...