Peshawar Zalmi Vs Lahore Qalandars LIVE Score, PSL 2026: Kusal Mendis' Quickfire 78 Takes PSZ To 173/7 | Innings Break

Peshawar Zalmi have set a target of 174 for Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium. Kusal Mendis was the standout performer, smashing a brilliant 74 off 48 balls, while Babar Azam contributed a steady 27.

Despite a late flurry from Iftikhar Ahmed, Lahore’s bowlers fought back effectively. Shaheen Afridi and Mustafizur Rahman claimed two wickets each, restricting Zalmi to 173/7 in their 20 overs.

Skipper Babar Azam departed in the previous over for 43 off 40 but Kusal Mendis could be heading towards his 2nd consecutive centiry as he reaches 72 off 46. He is now jointed by Michael Bracewell.

This partnership is building up slowly and steadily but the run-rate has been kept in check - not even touching 8 runs per over, however, Babar and Kusal's stand is now 15 runs away from hitting triple figures for the 2nd time in a row.

Decent end to the powerplay from Peshawar as they are scoring runs at a rate of 7.75 per over with Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis' partnership reaching 44 runs. Lahore has to break this partnership at all costs.

Mohammad Haris' poor run of form continued as he departed after a 10-ball 18, failing to convert his positive start into something big but Peshawar have little reasons to worry.

Skipper Babar Azam and previous match's centurion Kusal Mendis are in the crease and have negotiated well so far.

Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Haseebullah Khan (W), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi (C), Dunith Wellalage, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah

Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and elected to bowl first.

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