Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans — PSL 2026 Match 11 Report
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans delivered one of PSL 2026’s most exciting nights. In a rain-hit thriller at Gaddafi Stadium on April 3, the Qalandars beat the Sultans by 20 runs via the DLS method. The match was cut to 13 overs per side after heavy rain and strong winds delayed the toss in Lahore.
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans: Qalandars Bat First
Lahore Qalandars batted first without suspended opener Fakhar Zaman. Despite his absence, the top order fired from ball one. Mohammad Naeem led the charge with a blistering 60 off 28 balls and later won the Player of the Match award.
Parvez Hossain Emon contributed a quickfire 45, while Abdullah Shafique added 33 at the top. Together, the pair put on a dominant display. As a result, Lahore smashed 134 runs in the first eight overs alone. Late hits from Asif Ali and Sikandar Raza pushed the total to an imposing 185/5 in 13 overs. For Multan, Muhammad Ismail was the best bowler, finishing with 2/47.
Sultans Chase Falls Short
In response, Multan Sultans needed 186 off 13 overs — a rate of over 14 runs per over. Their start, however, was disastrous. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Ubaid Shah, and Mustafizur Rahman bowled a near-perfect powerplay, conceding just 27 runs in the first 23 balls. Consequently, the required rate spiralled beyond reach before the middle overs even began.
Shan Masood steadied the innings with 44 runs. Additionally, Ashton Turner launched a late assault, finishing unbeaten on 52. Nevertheless, the target was always too steep. Multan ended on 165/5, falling 20 runs short. Mustafizur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers with 2/37. Shaheen Afridi, Ubaid Shah, and Sikandar Raza each took a wicket as well.
Match Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 185/5 | 13 |
| Multan Sultans | 165/5 | 13 |
| Result | Lahore Qalandars won by 20 runs (DLS) | — |
Lahore Qalandars — Top Performers
- Mohammad Naeem — 60 (28) ⭐ Player of the Match
- Parvez Hossain Emon — 45
- Abdullah Shafique — 33
- Mustafizur Rahman — 2/37
Multan Sultans — Top Performers
- Ashton Turner — 52*
- Shan Masood — 44
- Muhammad Ismail — 2/47
Key Talking Points from Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans
Fakhar Zaman banned: The PCB technical committee upheld his Level 3 ball-tampering charge on April 3. He will also miss the next game against Islamabad United on April 9.
Rain shaped the result: The shortened format suited Lahore’s explosive top order. Multan’s chase-oriented batting style, built for full 20-over games, was clearly disrupted.
Multan’s unbeaten run ends: Before this game, the Sultans had won all their matches in PSL 2026. This defeat drops them from 2nd to 3rd on the points table. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars climb to 2nd position.
Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Naeem, Parvez Hossain Emon, Abdullah Shafique, Rubin Hermann, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Mustafizur Rahman
Multan Sultans: Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner (c), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (wk), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.
