In a thrilling match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings by seven wickets, securing their seventh consecutive win in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. Chasing a target of 183 runs, Zalmi's Kusal Mendis shone with an unbeaten 80 runs off 43 balls, while Farhan Yousaf contributed with 58 not out from 36 balls. The duo formed a crucial 119-run partnership after the team was struggling at 67 for 3. Their steady approach, complemented by aggressive hitting towards the end, allowed Zalmi to complete the chase with seven balls to spare. On the other hand, Karachi Kings, who opted to bat first, managed to score 182 runs, with Jason Roy's 85 runs being the standout performance. However, they faltered towards the end of their innings, losing four wickets in the final over, where Ali Raza took a hat-trick, becoming the youngest Pakistani bowler to achieve this feat in T20 cricket.