Summary of this article
The PSL 2026 commenced with Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen facing in first match
Lahore Qalandars defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 69 runs
Fakhar Zaman was named the player of the match
Lahore Qalandars defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 69 runs in the first match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 26, Thursday. Defending champions Qalandars started their campaign with a comprehensive victory under captain Shaheen Shah Afridi. Fakhar Zaman was named man of the match for his power-packed half-century.
Lahore Qalandars won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem started aggressively. They built a 84-run partnership and powered Qalandars to a solid start. Fakhar Zaman reached a quick half-century before being dismissed by Hassan Khan.
The middle order faced a brief collapse. Abdullah Shafique was run out following a mix-up. However, Sikandar Raza and Haseebullah Khan stabilized the innings. Late cameos from Asif Ali and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi pushed the total. Shaheen hit two sixes in the final over to set a target of 200 runs.
The Kingsmen chase began with early pressure from the Qalandars' pace attack. Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed the opening batter Usman Khan in his second over. Ubaid Shah supported him well by scalping the wicket of Saim Ayub.
Sikandar Raza and Mustafizur Rahman joined hands as they ran through the Kingsmen middle order pushing them down to 65/5 in no time. The fate of the match was understandable from that point. Haris Rauf dismantled the remaining hopes of Marnus Labuschagne's side by dismissing Hassan Khan and Rizwan Mehmood.
In the end, Kingsmen crawled their way upto 130 before being bowled out and Qalandars scalped a massive 69-run victory in their opener.
Lahore Qalandars Vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026: Toss Update
Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and have opted to bat first against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026.
Lahore Qalandars Vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026: Playing XI
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan(w), Marnus Labuschagne(c), Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan, Rizwan Mehmood, Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan(w), Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi(c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah
When was the Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026 match played?
Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026 match was played on March 26, Thursday.
Where was the Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026 match played?
The Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026 match was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Did the Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026 match have any spectators?
No. The Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026 match did not have any spectators as the match was played in closed door.
