Shaheen Shah Afridi (Image credit: PSL)
New Delhi: Shaheen Shah Afridi was seen visibly angry and frustrated after his dismissal during the PSL 2026 match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Afridi, who has captained Lahore this season, lost his cool after being dismissed for a duck by Usman Tariq.Afridi was arrested in the middle of Tariq’s extradition, leaving Lahore in a difficult situation. As he returned, the captain looked angry – with clear frustration on his face. In an unusual outburst, he slammed his bat into the sideline frame and then slammed it down the stairs as he headed to the locker room.
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Defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, have endured an inconsistent campaign so far. With their playoff hopes on hold, every match became crucial, and Afridi’s reaction reflected the pressure within the camp.Meanwhile, the PSL 2026 points table offers a clear glimpse of the competition. Peshawar Zalmi is firmly in the lead, as it played seven matches, winning six of them, did not lose anything, and did not achieve any results.
They lead with 13 points and an impressive net run rate of +2.404.Islamabad United is in second place with seven matches, four wins, two defeats and one no result, collecting nine points with a strong score of +1.481. Multan Sultans are in third place, having won four of their six matches, with eight points and a batting average of +0.527.
In mid-table, the Quetta Gladiators are in fourth place with three wins and four losses from seven matches, with six points and a scoring average of +0.483.
Hyderabad Kingsman also have six points from seven matches but a negative return rate of -0.470, which puts them in fifth place.Karachi Kings are in sixth place with three wins and three losses in six matches, also on six points, but with a poor drop-off ratio of -1.501.Lahore Qalandars are in seventh place, with only two wins from six matches, with four defeats and four points and an NRR of -1.020. At the bottom are Rawalpindi, who are still searching for their first win after six matches, with zero points and a scoring average of -1.821.As the pace of the league stage heats up, Lahore will need a quick turnaround to stay in the qualifying race.
