Overview
- Fakhar Zaman’s 103 off 51 powered Lahore Qalandars to a nine‑run win over Quetta Gladiators on Tuesday at Gaddafi Stadium, keeping their campaign alive.
- Multan Sultans beat Rawalpindiz by six wickets on Tuesday in Karachi, with Steven Smith top‑scoring with 56 in a chase of 168 as Rawalpindiz stayed winless.
- After the double‑header, the table shows Peshawar Zalmi on 15 points and already through, Multan on 12 in second, and Lahore up to fourth with eight.
- Karachi Kings won the toss Wednesday and chose to bat against unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium, where a flat pitch has rewarded set batters.
- Lahore police said they have put “foolproof” measures in place for the resumed Lahore leg, including full security for local and foreign players and secure travel routes.