Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi, 38th Match, Pakistan Super League 2026

t20Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wkts

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

25 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm IST

lahore qalandars won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Lahore Qalandars

Top Performers

Peshawar Zalmi

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Michael Bracewell	83	45	8	6	184.44
Babar Azam	59	45	5	1	131.11

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shaheen Afridi	4	36	2	9
Haris Rauf	4	46	2	11.5

Lahore Qalandars

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Fakhar Zaman	58	47	4	2	123.4
Daniel Sams	35	15	5	1	233.33

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Khurram Shahzad	3	22	1	7.3
Iftikhar Ahmed	4	33	1	8.2

Peshawar Zalmi Inning Score: 199 /4

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
James Vince	b Shaheen Afridi	10	7	2	0	142.86
Babar Azam	b Haris Rauf	59	45	5	1	131.11
Kusal Mendis	c Haris Rauf b Shaheen Afridi	7	7	1	0	100
Michael Bracewell	b Haris Rauf	83	45	8	6	184.44
Iftikhar Ahmed	not out	27	14	5	0	192.86
Abdul Samad	not out	4	2	1	0	200

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Shaheen Afridi	4	36	2	0	9
Ubaid Shah	3	28	0	0	9.3
Daniel Sams	4	35	0	1	8.8
Sikandar Raza	4	32	0	1	8
Haris Rauf	4	46	2	3	11.5
Ryan Burl	1	18	0	0	18

Lahore Qalandars Inning Score: 200 /4

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Fakhar Zaman	not out	58	47	4	2	123.4
Mohammad Naeem	c Iftikhar Ahmed b Khurram Shahzad	10	8	1	1	125
Abdullah Shafique	c Sufiyan Muqeem b Iftikhar Ahmed	25	11	4	1	227.27
Charith Asalanka	c Michael Bracewell b Ali Raza	33	26	3	1	126.92
Sikandar Raza	hit wkt b Sufiyan Muqeem	29	11	2	3	263.64
Daniel Sams	not out	35	15	5	1	233.33

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Khurram Shahzad	3	22	1	1	6	7.3
Mohammad Basit	3.3	36	0	0	1	10.3
Iftikhar Ahmed	4	33	1	0	0	8.2
Ali Raza	3	48	1	0	1	16
Michael Bracewell	2	22	0	0	0	11
Sufiyan Muqeem	4	38	1	0	0	9.5

Match Summary

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi - April 25, 2026

Match Summary:
Lahore Qalandars triumphed over Peshawar Zalmi by 6 wickets in a thrilling encounter at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Michael Bracewell's explosive 83 runs for Peshawar were overshadowed by Lahore's comprehensive chase, led by Fakhar Zaman's unbeaten 58 and Daniel Sams' quickfire 35*. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf shone with the ball, claiming crucial wickets for Lahore.

Detailed Narrative:

The match commenced with Lahore Qalandars winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Peshawar Zalmi posted a formidable total of 199/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Michael Bracewell, who played a scintillating knock of 83 runs off just 45 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 184.44. Babar Azam also contributed significantly with a well-crafted half-century, scoring 59 runs off 45 balls.

Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were pivotal for Lahore Qalandars with the ball. Afridi claimed two crucial wickets, including that of James Vince and Kusal Mendis, while Haris Rauf dismissed key players Babar Azam and Bracewell.

Chasing a daunting target of 200, Lahore Qalandars showcased an impressive batting display. Fakhar Zaman led from the front with an unbeaten 58 off 47 balls. He was well-supported by Abdullah Shafique's quick-fire 25 off just 11 deliveries and Charith Asalanka's steady innings of 33. However, it was Daniel Sams' explosive innings of 35* from just 15 balls that sealed the victory for Lahore with three balls to spare.

In Peshawar's bowling attack, Khurram Shahzad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ali Raza, and Sufiyan Muqeem each took a wicket but were unable to contain the Lahore batsmen effectively. Despite Iftikhar Ahmed's all-round performance (27 runs not out and a wicket), it wasn't enough to secure a win for Peshawar.

Overall, it was a high-scoring affair with notable performances from both sides. However, Lahore Qalandars' balanced approach in both batting and bowling ensured their victory in this exciting Pakistan Super League encounter.