Peshawar Zalmi defeated Lahore Qalandars in a closely contested match of the Pakistan Super League 2026. The match was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the home team Lahore Qalandars were looking to capitalize on their home advantage. However, Peshawar Zalmi had other plans, and they managed to secure a significant win, which will surely boost their morale in the ongoing tournament. Lahore Qalandars opted to bat first and were off to a solid start, with opener Abdullah Shafique scoring a crucial 50 runs off just 28 deliveries. However, Peshawar Zalmi's bowling unit, led by Shaheen Afridi and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, fought back to restrict the Qalandars' momentum. Despite a late flourish from Sikandar Raza, who scored 25 runs off 15 deliveries, Lahore Qalandars were eventually bowled out for 162 runs in 17.4 overs. Chasing a modest target, Peshawar Zalmi's batting lineup, led by captain Babar Azam, struggled to maintain their momentum. Although Azam scored a gritty 35 runs off 31 deliveries, the rest of the Peshawar Zalmi batsmen failed to contribute significantly, with only Saim Ayub managing to score 20 runs off 13 deliveries.