PSL 2026: Quetta Gladiators’ journey ends after defeat against Lahore Qalandars, Fakhar becomes the hero of victory

By Sandy Verma On Apr 22, 2026

PSL 2026: Pakistan Super League 2026 saw a very competitive match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators. In this match played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Lahore Qalandars team won the toss and decided to bowl first. After which his team scored 197 runs after losing 6 wickets. In reply, Quetta Gladiators team could score only 188 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs and lost the match by 9 runs. With this his knockout journey has almost come to an end.

Fakhar Zaman had scored a brilliant century

Lahore Qalandars team, which came to bat first after winning the toss, did not get a good start. Opener Mohammad Farooq returned to the pavilion after scoring only 4 runs. Abdullah Shafiq returned to the pavilion after scoring only 14 runs. Veteran Fakhar Zaman played a brilliant inning of 103 runs in just 51 balls. In which 11 fours and 6 skyscraper sixes were hit.

Charith Asalanka also scored important 31 runs. In the end Daniel Sams also scored 18 runs in 12 balls. Due to which Lahore Qalandars team scored 197 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Khalil Ahmed took 2 wickets for Lahore Qalandars. Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq took 1-1 wicket.

🚨QUETTA GLADIATORS ARE OUT FROM RACE OF PSL 2026 PLAYOFFS🚨 pic.twitter.com/WIMx7tPlCO
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Quetta Gladiators’ journey ends

Quetta Gladiators, who set out to chase the target of 198 runs, got a good start. Shamil Hussain played a very important inning of 53 runs in 31 balls. Saud Shakeel also scored 17 runs. Riley Rosso, batting at number 3, scored an inning of 62 runs in 29 balls. However, no batsman could do well in the middle and in the end Abrar Ahmed scored 24 runs. However, even after that, Quetta Gladiators team could score 188 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 9 runs. With this his team is now out of the race for knockout.

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