PSL 11 Begins with Lahore’s Big Win Over Hyderabad
Maryam Nawaz, Mohsin Naqvi Attend PSL 11 Opener as Lahore Wins
By Sports Desk • Mar 26, 2026
Before the start of the game, many important personalities were present at the stadium. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended the opening match along with Mohsin Naqvi, who is the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. The PSL chairman, league brand ambassador, and all team owners were also present at the venue, making the opening match even more special and exciting for fans.
Lahore Qalandars Start PSL 11 with Big Win
The first match of PSL 11 was played today between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and the new franchise Hyderabad. It was an exciting start to the tournament, and Lahore Qalandars showed why they are the defending champions by winning the match comfortably by 69 runs.
Big Personalities Present at the Opening Match
Before the start of the game, many important personalities were present at the stadium. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended the opening match along with Mohsin Naqvi, who is the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The PSL CEO, league brand ambassador, and all team owners were also present at the venue, making the opening match even more special and exciting for fans.
Strong Batting Start by Lahore
Batting first, Lahore Qalandars set a big total of 199 runs. Their opening batters gave a very good start, putting pressure on the Hyderabad bowlers early in the game.
Fakhar Zaman was the star of the innings. He played a brilliant knock and scored a half-century, which helped Lahore build a strong foundation. Because of his outstanding performance, he was awarded Player of the Match.
Middle Order Struggle but Stability from Haseeb
After a strong start, Lahore’s middle order did not perform very well and lost wickets quickly. However, Haseeb Ullah Khan played an important role in stabilizing the innings. He played a calm and composed anchor innings, making sure the team did not collapse.
In the end, captain Shaheen Afridi added some quick runs and gave a strong finish to the innings, helping Lahore reach a challenging total.
Lahore Bowlers Dominate the Second Innings
In the second innings, Lahore Qalandars’ bowlers showed great performance. Shaheen Afridi and Ubaid Shah gave early breakthroughs by dismissing both Hyderabad opening batters during the powerplay.
This early pressure made it difficult for Hyderabad to recover.
Complete Team Effort Secures Victory
Lahore’s bowling attack continued to dominate as Mustafizur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, and Haris Rauf all bowled excellent spells. They did not allow Hyderabad batters to settle and kept taking wickets at regular intervals.
The team showed great unity and strong coordination on the field, which played a key role in their victory.
A Perfect Start for Defending Champions
Lahore Qalandars have started their PSL 11 campaign in perfect style with a convincing 69-run win. Their performance in both batting and bowling shows that they are once again strong contenders for the title this season.
On the other hand, Hyderabad will look to learn from this match and come back stronger in their upcoming games.