Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen AS IT HAPPENED, PSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars kicked off PSL 2026 with a commanding 69-run win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore. Batting first, Lahore posted 199/6, led by Fakhar Zaman’s 53 and a quick 40 from Haseebullah Khan, while Shaheen Afridi finished strongly with two late sixes. In reply, Hyderabad started positively but collapsed under pressure. Haris Rauf and Ubaid Shah struck regularly, while Sikandar Raza controlled the middle overs, including the key wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. Hyderabad were eventually bowled out for 130, with Mustafizur Rahman finishing things off, sealing a dominant win for Lahore. Stay tuned for LAH vs HYK live score, LAH vs HYK live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster LAH vs HYK encounter here on NewsX.
Mustafizur Rahman wrapped things up in the final over as Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 130 in 20 overs. A run-out on the last ball saw Mohammad Ali depart for 10 (9), while Riley Meredith remained unbeaten on 19 (26). Lahore Qalandars sealed a dominant 69-run victory, comfortably defending their total and making a strong start to their campaign.
Mustafizur Rahman and Shaheen Afridi tightened the screws as Hyderabad Kingsmen crawled to 123/9 after 19 overs. Just 3 runs came off the 18th over, while 5 runs were added in the 19th. Riley Meredith fought on to reach 17 (23), with Mohammad Ali on 6 (5), but the scoring rate remained far too low to pose any real threat.
Ubaid Shah bowled a steady over as Hyderabad Kingsmen moved to 115/9 after 17 overs. Riley Meredith edged to 11 (13), while Mohammad Ali contributed 4 (3). Eight runs came off the over, but Hyderabad remained on the brink.
Haris Rauf capped off a dominant spell as Hyderabad Kingsmen slumped to 107/9 after 16 overs, needing 93 runs from 24 balls. Akif Javed was run out for 1 (1) after a mix-up, while Riley Meredith remained on 8 (10). Six runs and a wicket came off the over, leaving Hyderabad on the brink of defeat.
Haris Rauf struck again to deepen Hyderabad Kingsmen’s troubles as they slipped to 97/7 after 14 overs, needing 103 runs from 36 balls. Rizwan Mehmood was bowled for 8 (15), while Hammad Azam remained on 9 (7). Just four runs and a wicket came off the over, tightening Lahore’s grip on the match.
Hyderabad Kingsmen continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, slipping from 79/5 to 93/6 after 13 overs, now needing 107 runs from 42 balls. Sikandar Raza and Haris Rauf kept the pressure on, with Rauf removing Hassan Khan for 14, while Raza maintained control through the middle overs. Hammad Azam and Rizwan Mehmood tried to rebuild, but the rising required rate left Hyderabad in deep trouble heading into the final phase.
Haris Rauf kept things under control as Hyderabad Kingsmen reached 72/5 after 10 overs, needing 128 runs from 60 balls. Hassan Khan struck a boundary to move to 5 (3), while Rizwan Mehmood was on 3 (6). Seven runs came off the over as the required rate kept climbing.
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Sikandar Raza delivered another crucial blow as Hyderabad Kingsmen slumped to 65/5 after nine overs, needing 135 runs from 66 balls. Marnus Labuschagne fell for 26 (22) after hitting a boundary earlier in the over, while Rizwan Mehmood was on 1 (3). Six runs and a wicket came off the over, leaving Hyderabad in deep trouble.
Mustafizur Rahman struck again as Hyderabad Kingsmen slipped to 59/4 after eight overs, needing 141 runs from 72 balls. Irfan Khan was dismissed for 4 (5), while Marnus Labuschagne continued with 21 (19). Just five runs and a wicket came off the over, increasing the pressure.
Sikandar Raza struck immediately as Hyderabad Kingsmen slipped to 54/3 after seven overs, needing 146 runs from 78 balls. Kusal Perera was trapped lbw for 1 (5), while Marnus Labuschagne held one end with 18 (16). Irfan Khan was on 2 (2). Six runs and a wicket came off the over.
Mustafizur Rahman bowled a tight first over as Hyderabad Kingsmen moved to 48/2 after six overs. Marnus Labuschagne reached 15 (13), while Kusal Perera was on 1 (4). Just four runs came off the over, slowing the scoring rate.
Hyderabad Kingsmen lost momentum despite a brisk start, slipping to 44/2 after five overs while chasing 200 (156 runs needed off 90 balls). In the 4th over, Ubaid Shah struck a key blow, dismissing Saim Ayub for 17 (13), leaving Hyderabad at 33/2. Marnus Labuschagne kept the scoreboard ticking with a boundary to move to 6 (4). The 5th over saw Shaheen Afridi concede 11 runs, with Labuschagne playing positively to reach 13 (9), while Kusal Perera was yet to get going. Hyderabad ended the phase at 44/2, needing 156 more runs from 15
Shaheen Afridi struck early as Hyderabad Kingsmen reached 27/1 after three overs. Usman Khan was dismissed for 9 (6) despite hitting two boundaries, while Saim Ayub moved to 16 (11). Marnus Labuschagne got off the mark with 1 (1). Ten runs and a wicket came off the over.
Ubaid Shah went for runs as Hyderabad Kingsmen moved to 17/0 after two overs. Saim Ayub led the charge with 15 (10), striking two boundaries, while Usman Khan was on 1 (2). Ten runs came off the over, giving Hyderabad a brisk start.
Shaheen Afridi started with a controlled over as Hyderabad Kingsmen reached 7/0 in the chase. Saim Ayub looked positive with 6 (5), including a crisp boundary, while Usman Khan was yet to score. Six runs came off the over along with a leg bye.
Saim Ayub and Usman Khan open the innings for Hyderabad, captain Shaheen Afridi has the new ball for Lahore! Let’s play!
Lahore Qalandars began strongly in the powerplay before Hyderabad Kingsmen slowed things down through the middle overs. However, the defending champions finished explosively, smashing 70 runs in the final five overs, including 22 in the last. Openers Fakhar and Naeem laid the foundation, while Raza and Shaheen provided the late surge. Kingsmen’s spinners were effective on a turning track, but the expected dew could make batting easier in the chase.
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Mohammad Ali endured a disastrous final over as Lahore Qalandars finished at 199/6 after 20 overs. Shaheen Afridi provided a stunning finish, smashing two sixes in two balls to remain unbeaten on 12 (2). Asif Ali chipped in with 9 (6) before being bowled. A massive 22-run over powered Lahore to a strong total.
Riley Meredith picked up a crucial wicket but still leaked runs as Lahore Qalandars reached 177/5 after 19 overs. Sikandar Raza fell for a quickfire 24 (10) after hitting a boundary earlier in the over, while Haseebullah Khan moved to 40 (28). Asif Ali got off the mark with 1 (1). Eleven runs and a wicket came off the over.
Mohammad Ali went for runs again as Lahore Qalandars advanced to 166/4 after 18 overs. Haseebullah Khan led the charge with a four and a six to move to 39 (27), while Sikandar Raza remained on 17 (6). Twelve runs came off the over as Lahore kept up the late surge.
Hassan Khan had an expensive final over as Lahore Qalandars surged to 154/4 after 17 overs. Sikandar Raza went on the attack, smashing a six and a four to race to 17 (6), while Haseebullah Khan moved to 27 (21). Fifteen runs came off the over as Lahore accelerated in the death overs.
Riley Meredith picked up a key wicket but still conceded runs as Lahore Qalandars moved to 139/4 after 16 overs. Parvez Hossain Emon was dismissed for 14 (13), while Sikandar Raza made an immediate impact with a six to reach 6 (3). Haseebullah Khan stayed unbeaten on 23 (18). Ten runs and a wicket came off the over.
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Marnus Labuschagne went for runs in his third over as Lahore Qalandars advanced to 129/3 after 15 overs. Parvez Hossain Emon provided the highlight with a six, moving to 14 (12), while Haseebullah Khan reached 21 (16). Ten runs came off the over as Lahore picked up the scoring rate again.
Saim Ayub bowled a tidy fourth over as Lahore Qalandars reached 119/3 after 14 overs. Haseebullah Khan moved to 19 (14), while Parvez Hossain Emon progressed to 6 (8). Just six runs came off the over as the scoring rate slowed slightly.
Saim Ayub and Marnus Labuschagne kept things under control through the middle overs as Lahore Qalandars moved from 104/3 to 113/3 after 13 overs. In the 12th over, Ayub conceded seven runs, with Haseebullah Khan striking a boundary to move to 7 (6), while Parvez Hossain Emon reached 3 (4). Labuschagne followed it up with a nine-run over, where Haseebullah continued to find boundaries and progressed to 15 (10), while Emon was on 4 (6). Lahore steadied at 113/3, rebuilding after earlier wickets.
Hassan Khan delivered a superb over, picking up a key wicket as Lahore Qalandars slipped to 97/3 after 11 overs. Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for a well-made 53 (39), caught in the deep, triggering a mini-collapse. Parvez Hossain Emon remained on 2 (2), while Haseebullah Khan was on 1 (2). Just three runs and a crucial wicket came off the over.
Marnus Labuschagne made an impact despite conceding runs as Lahore Qalandars reached 94/2 after 10 overs. Fakhar Zaman brought up a fine fifty, moving to 53 (37) with a boundary, while Abdullah Shafique was run out for 4 (5) after a mix-up. Seven runs and a wicket came off the over.
Hassan Khan struck a crucial blow as Lahore Qalandars moved to 87/1 after nine overs. Mohammad Naeem departed for 30 (19), caught in the deep, ending a strong opening stand. Fakhar Zaman continued steady on 48 (34), while Abdullah Shafique got off the mark with 2 (2). Just four runs and a wicket came off the over.
Saim Ayub went for runs in his second over as Lahore Qalandars progressed to 83/0 after eight overs. Mohammad Naeem took charge with back-to-back boundaries to move to 30 (18), while Fakhar Zaman edged closer to his fifty with 46 (31). Eleven runs came off the over as Lahore continued their dominant start.
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Hassan Khan kept things relatively tight as Lahore Qalandars moved to 72/0 after seven overs. Fakhar Zaman continued his fine form, reaching 44 (28) with a boundary, while Mohammad Naeem chipped in with 21 (15). Eight runs came off the over as Lahore maintained a steady run rate.
Mohammad Ali was taken apart in a costly over as Lahore Qalandars surged to 64/0 after six overs. Fakhar Zaman dominated the over, smashing multiple boundaries to race to 38 (24), while Mohammad Naeem remained on 19 (13). A 20-run over, including a leg-bye four, capped off a commanding powerplay for Lahore.
Saim Ayub delivered a steady over despite a no-ball as Lahore Qalandars moved to 44/0 after five overs. Fakhar Zaman led the scoring with 22 (18), including a boundary, while Mohammad Naeem reached 19 (13). Ayub conceded seven runs in a controlled first over.
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Akif Javed endured an expensive over as Lahore Qalandars advanced to 37/0 after four overs. Mohammad Naeem took the lead with 18 (11), including a boundary, while Fakhar Zaman added a four of his own to reach 17 (13). Akif conceded 12 runs as Lahore continued their strong start.
Riley Meredith had a costly second over as Lahore Qalandars raced to 25/0 after three overs. Fakhar Zaman struck a boundary and moved to 12 (11), while Mohammad Naeem finished the over in style with a six to reach 11 (7). Meredith conceded 13 runs, allowing Lahore to build early momentum.
Akif Javed kept things tight despite conceding a boundary as Lahore Qalandars moved to 12/0 after two overs. Fakhar Zaman found his rhythm with a crisp four and moved to 7 (9), while Mohammad Naeem remained on 4 (3). Akif gave away just six runs in a controlled over.
Riley Meredith bowled a disciplined opening over as Lahore Qalandars reached 6/0. Fakhar Zaman struggled early with just 1 (3), while Mohammad Naeem scored 4 (3), including a streaky boundary past slip. Meredith conceded only six runs in a steady start
Here we go! Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem open the innings for Lahore, while Riley Meredith has the new ball for Hyderabad Kingsmen!
The two captains, match officials, all eight franchise owners, and special guests make their way onto the field. Wasim Akram then arrives with the trophy, placing it on the podium, followed by the playing of the Pakistan national anthem.
Snaps from the toss! We are ready to roll in 15 minutes time!
It’s a no-brainer! The Gaddafi Stadium has always a batting pitch and it always gives the edge to the side batting first. Shaheen Afridi knows what he is doing and the fans can expect run-fest here in Lahore!
Marnus Speaks: It’s really exciting to lead this side. To be a part of their journey is exciting. Ready to go today. I think our bowling looks strong and I’ve only come to know a few players in the last few days but there’s plenty of talent. Any time you get to lead any team, it’s a great privilege. Really excited about what we did in the draft.
Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and opted to bat first…
Toss coming up shortly! The Toss is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM IST, which is 6:30 PM PKT. Stay tuned to NewsX for the live coverage of the match!
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The tournament, however, is set to start under exceptional conditions. In a major call, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to stage matches without spectators due to security concerns amid tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. As a result, stadiums will remain empty and the customary opening ceremony has been scrapped. Although this reduces some of the usual buzz surrounding the PSL curtain-raiser, the emphasis will squarely be on the on-field action.
Meanwhile, the spotlight will be on Hyderabad Kingsmen as they prepare for their first-ever appearance in the league. Debut sides often carry an element of surprise, and Kingsmen will be determined to showcase their potential against a proven powerhouse. Getting off to a strong start could boost their confidence and position them as a team to watch in the tournament.
Lahore Qalandars head into the opener as the frontrunners after an impressive campaign last season as the defending champions. Equipped with a well-rounded lineup and strong team belief, they will be keen to build on that success and set the tone early in the tournament. Playing in familiar home conditions is likely to give them an added edge as they begin their title defence.
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