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The Rawalpindiz are in second-last position on the HBL PSL 2026 points table with four straight losses, while the Sultans top the table with eight points from five matches

Mohammad Nawaz was declared the man of the match as his three wickets helped Sultans register their third win of HBL PSL 2026

Rawalpindiz remain winless after three matches in their debut HBL PSL season

After handing Multan Sultans their first loss, Lahore Qalandars rise to second on the HBL PSL 2026 points table, with both teams on four points from three games, winning two and losing one

For the first time since 2018, the Kings kick off their HBL PSL campaign with three straight wins after a dramatic victory over the Pindiz

Chasing 184, Islamabad United reached the target in the 19th over, with Sameer Minhas scoring an unbeaten 83, while Shadab Khan contributed 69 not out after taking three wickets with the ball

Sahibzada Farhan was adjudged the player of the match for his 106 not-out as Multan Sultans chased down 226 in 18.4 overs

The incident stemmed from a social media post involving Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz

A controversial ball change before the final over proved decisive as the Qalandars were handed a five-run penalty, before Abbas sealed the deal for Karachi in the last over

Chasing 175, the Hyderabad Kingsmen were restricted to 134 as the Quetta Gladiators' bowlers produced a disciplined performance to win the game by 40 runs

Josh Philippe struck a half-century while the skipper Ashton Turner ended 43 not-out as Multan Sultans chased down 172 in 18.4 overs

Samad produced a game-changing 33 off just 11 balls while Bracewell's 35 not out ensured there were no hiccups to help Peshawar Zalmi chase down 215 in 19.1 overs

Moeen Ali was adjudged the player of the match for his crucial knock of 48 off 29 balls and his important contribution with the ball, giving away just 26 runs

Five teams will compete in the 17-day tournament, with Stars, Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles and Strikers all in contention

Chasing 200, Hyderabad Kingsmen were bundled out for 130, with all Qalandars’ bowlers contributing after a brilliant batting performance