Shaheen Shah Afridi (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi was seen visibly angry and frustrated after his dismissal during the PSL 2026 clash between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. Afridi, who has led Lahore this season, lost his temper after Usman Tariq dismissed him for a duck.Afridi was caught in the middle of Tariq’s delivery, leaving Lahore in a difficult situation. As he walked back, the captain looked furious – his face showing clear frustration. In an unusual outburst, he slammed the bat against the tire of the side window and then slammed it into the stairs as he headed for the locker room.
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Kagiso Rabada Press Conference: On Shubman Gill, GT win and clean run Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have endured an inconsistent campaign so far. With their play-off hopes hanging in the balance, every game has become crucial and Afridia’s reaction reflected the pressure in the camp.Meanwhile, the PSL 2026 points table offers a clear overview of the competition. Peshawar Zalmi are firmly on top, having played seven matches, winning six, losing none and one without a result. They lead with 13 points and an excellent net rate of +2.404.Islamabad United are second with seven matches, four wins, two defeats and one no result, collecting nine points with a strong NRR of +1.481. Multan Sultans are third, having won four of their six matches with eight points and an NRR of +0.527.In the mid-table, Quetta Gladiators are fourth with three wins and four losses from seven matches, six points and an NRR of +0.483. Hyderabad Kingsmen also have six points from seven matches but a negative NRR of -0.470, which ranks them fifth.Karachi Kings occupy the sixth position with three wins and three defeats from six games, also on six points but with a low NRR of -1.501.Lahore Qalandars are seventh, with just two wins from six matches, four losses, four points and an NRR of -1.020. At the bottom are Rawalpindiz, still looking for their first win after six games, with zero points and an NRR of -1.821.With the league stage looming, Lahore will need a quick turnaround to stay in the playoffs.
