Lahore Qalandars Vs Multan Sultans Live Score, PSL 2026: Toss Delayed Due To Rain

The intensity of the rain has dropped a bit but it has not stopped. The covers are firmly in place. Fans will hope the water puddles are not too worse for the match to get abandoned like the last time.

Lahore has been seeing poor weather for the last few days and it strikes again as the toss has been delayed due to rain and strong wind. Last time it rained at the Gaddafi Stadium, the match had to be abandoned.

Sahibzada Farhan has carried his record-breaking international form into the PSL 2026 season, establishing himself as the primary engine of the Multan Sultans' batting lineup. Coming off a historic T20 World Cup where he broke Virat Kohli's record for most runs in a single edition, Farhan has already delivered one of the greatest innings in PSL history.

In Match 8 against the Hyderabad Kingsmen, Farhan played a monumental knock, scoring an unbeaten 106 off 57 balls. Chasing a massive target of 226, he anchored the second-highest successful run chase in PSL history. His innings featured 8 sixes and 7 fours, maintaining a strike rate of 185.96.

The Sultans have had a perfect start to their campaign, winning both of their opening fixtures. They currently sit in second place with 4 points. Their most recent victory was a record-breaking performance against the Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 1, where they successfully chased down a massive target of 226. Sahibzada Farhan was the hero of that match, smashing a century to maintain the team's unbeaten streak.

Despite having the highest Net Run Rate in the league ($+1.567$), the Qalandars are currently in fifth place with 2 points. They began the tournament with a dominant 69-run win over the Hyderabad Kingsmen but suffered a setback in their second game, losing a close contest to the Karachi Kings by 4 wickets. Their high NRR is a significant advantage that could prove crucial for tie-breaking later in the season.

Fakhar Zaman was suspended for two matches in the ongoing PSL 2026 after being found guilty of ball-tampering during Lahore Qalandars' match against Karachi Kings on March 29.

The suspension follows a Level 3 offense under Article 2.14 of the PSL Code of Conduct, specifically for "changing the condition of the ball." The incident occurred just before the final over of Karachi's chase, when umpires observed the ball being handled suspiciously between Fakhar, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf. After a brief inspection, the on-field umpires awarded five penalty runs to Karachi Kings and replaced the ball.

While Fakhar denied the allegations and appealed the decision, a three-member technical committee rejected his appeal on April 3, 2026, after a fresh review of the evidence. As a result, he is barred from playing in tonight's match against Multan Sultans and the following game against Islamabad United on April 9

Greetings, we are back with another live blog as Lahore Qalandars take on Multan Sultans. Stay with us for all the live updates, key moments, and twists as the action unfolds.