Final result
Lahore Qalandars won by 69 runs
Player of the match: Fakhar Zaman
Result · Pakistan Super League
Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
Result · Pakistan Super League
Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · Fakhar Zaman
Match preview & overview
Qalandars cruise by 69 runs as Kingsmen crumble chasing 200
Lahore Qalandars beat Hyderabad Kingsmen by 69 runs at Gaddafi Stadium on 26 March 2026, winning the toss and choosing to bat in a Pakistan Super League T20 fixture that was effectively settled inside the first half. Lahore posted 199/6 from their 20 overs, anchored by a powerplay in which they scored 64 runs without loss. Hyderabad's reply never gathered momentum: they lost 2 wickets inside the first six overs for 48, then collapsed through the middle overs before finishing all out for 130. Fakhar Zaman was named Player of the Match.
The margin of 69 runs flatters neither side's full capacity at this ground, but it accurately reflects how lopsided the two innings were. Lahore's death overs produced 70 runs from 3 wickets; Hyderabad managed only 29 from 2 in the equivalent phase. The contest had largely been decided before those final five overs were bowled.
Pitch report & venue insights
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — 145-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
145
T20 matches hosted
208
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
42%
Chase success rate
49
Avg powerplay runs
51%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Powerplay platform proved decisive
Lahore Qalandars reached 64 without loss from the first six overs, building a foundation that Hyderabad Kingsmen never came close to matching. The Kingsmen lost 2 wickets in their own powerplay and managed only 48 runs, leaving them 16 behind and already under pressure at the first break.
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Below-par total on a high-scoring ground
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Middle-overs collapse ended Kingsmen's chase
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Fakhar Zaman's impact earns Player of the Match
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Lahore's recent form backs up this result
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines given Lahore's powerplay-heavy batting approach and Fakhar Zaman's match-award form.
- Gaddafi Stadium's chase success rate of 43% across 145 matches suggests the first-innings total has historically carried more weight here. That context is worth bearing in mind when assessing innings-based markets.
- Hyderabad's middle-overs fragility, 6 wickets lost for 53 runs in overs 7 to 15, may make their batting collapse markets more active than their outright win lines.
- Both teams' powerplay performance diverged sharply in this match (64 vs 48 runs). Powerplay-specific markets could reflect that gap in a future fixture between these sides.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
Who won the Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL match on 26 March 2026?
Lahore Qalandars won by 69 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Lahore posted 199/6 batting first, and Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 130 in their chase.
Who was Player of the Match in the Lahore vs Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL game?
Fakhar Zaman of Lahore Qalandars was named Player of the Match. He played a key role in the powerplay phase, during which Lahore scored 64 runs without losing a wicket.
Where to watch PSL 2026 matches in the UK?
PSL fixtures are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific match listings and UK kick-off times.
What is the head-to-head record between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen?
The two sides have met once in recorded fixtures, with Lahore Qalandars winning that match. Hyderabad Kingsmen are yet to claim a victory in this head-to-head.
What is the Gaddafi Stadium's average T20 score?
Across 145 T20 matches at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the average first-innings score is 208 and the average second-innings score is 177. The chase success rate at the ground stands at 43%.
What was Lahore Qalandars' recent form going into this match?
Lahore had won four of their last five PSL fixtures before this game, beating Quetta Gladiators, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, and Peshawar Zalmi. Their only defeat in that run came against Karachi Kings.
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