In the 29th match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, Lahore Qalandars clinched a crucial 26-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi, officially booking their place in the playoffs.
The match, held in Rawalpindi, was delayed due to strong winds and rain, reducing the game to 13 overs per side. Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and opted to field first.
Batting first, Lahore Qalandars posted 149 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 13 overs. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant 60, followed by Mohammad Naeem (22), Asif Ali (18), and Kusal Perera (17).
In response, Peshawar Zalmi managed only 123 runs for 8 wickets, falling 26 runs short of the target. Daniel Sams (26) and Ahmed Daniyal (24) were the top scorers for Zalmi.
Lahore’s bowlers kept the pressure on, securing a vital win that knocked Peshawar Zalmi out of the tournament, marking the first time Zalmi failed to reach the PSL playoffs.
With this win, Lahore Qalandars joined Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 10 playoff lineup. Earlier, Multan Sultans had already been eliminated from the race for the title.
