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Karachi Kings crushed Quetta Gladiators by nine wickets in PSL 11, chasing 196 in just 18.3 overs to stay alive in the playoff race. David Warner and Reeza Hendricks sealed a dominant win that ended Quetta’s campaign and turned the Lahore clash into one of the day’s biggest sports headlines in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allowed spectators to attend the PSL 11 final after a request from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, despite ongoing austerity and fuel-saving measures. The decision restores full fan atmosphere to the tournament’s showpiece match and has quickly become one of Pakistan’s top sports stories of the day.
Ali Raza became the youngest Pakistani to take a T20 hat-trick after a sensational final over for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in PSL 11. His 4-wicket spell, including three wickets in the last three legal balls, turned a strong Karachi finish into one of the day’s biggest viral cricket moments in Pakistan.
The PCB has banned Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka from the next PSL after ruling that his withdrawal from the 2026 season breached league contracts. The move reinforces Pakistan’s tougher stance on overseas players leaving the PSL amid scheduling clashes and IPL-linked opportunities.
Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated Rawalpindiz by five wickets in Karachi after restricting them to 121 for nine and then completing the chase in 16.3 overs. Hunain Shah starred with the ball, while Kusal Perera and Irfan Khan Niazi guided the Kingsmen home with a steady, match-winning partnership.
Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets in Karachi as Babar Azam’s unbeaten 71 guided a composed chase after Quetta were limited to 154. The sixth straight win has pushed Zalmi closer to the PSL playoffs while deepening pressure on the struggling Gladiators.
The PCB has banned Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani from the next two PSL editions after he withdrew from Islamabad United and joined IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders instead. The move signals a tougher stance by Pakistan cricket authorities on franchise commitments and late player withdrawals.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi says he will again consult Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on allowing spectators back into PSL 11 stadiums. The issue has become a major talking point because the league is currently being played without crowds under austerity measures linked to the wider regional crisis.
Hyderabad Kingsmen earned their first PSL victory by chasing down 189 against Karachi Kings in a dramatic Sindh Derby at the National Bank Stadium. Hassan Khan and Irfan Khan led the rescue act after a middle-order collapse, turning the result into one of Pakistan’s biggest sports headlines of the day.
Pakistan will make its first appearance in FIFA’s official esports ecosystem through the FIFAe Nations League, with the national eFootball team entering the Asia and Oceania qualifying stage. The debut is being seen as a milestone for the country’s growing esports sector and a major step toward global competitive recognition.
Babar Azam became the first batter in Pakistan Super League history to cross 4,000 runs during Peshawar Zalmi’s match against Lahore Qalandars in Karachi. The landmark further strengthened his position as the league’s leading run-scorer and one of its most consistent stars.
Quetta Gladiators posted 182 for 6 against Rawalpindiz in PSL 11 after Rilee Rossouw and Saud Shakeel rebuilt the innings and Hasan Nawaz provided a powerful finish. The 183-run chase now leaves the tournament newcomers under pressure to secure their first win of the season.
