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The schedule for the 2026 edition of the Global Super League (GSL) has been officially released, with Lahore Qalandars set to begin their campaign against Perth Scorchers in the tournament opener.

The competition will run from July 23 to August 1 in Guyana, with all matches scheduled to take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

This will mark Lahore Qalandars’ second appearance in the tournament, having featured in the inaugural 2024 edition, where they finished fourth in a five-team event.

The upcoming season will be the third edition of the GSL, featuring five franchises from across different T20 leagues.

Alongside Qalandars and Scorchers, the tournament will also include Desert Vipers, San Francisco Unicorns and defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors.

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Qalandars will kick off their campaign on July 23 against Scorchers before facing Desert Vipers the following day.

They will then take on Guyana Amazon Warriors on July 26 and conclude their league stage fixtures against San Francisco Unicorns on July 29.

The tournament format will see the team finishing at the top of the standings advance directly to the final.

The second and third-placed sides will meet in a qualifier on July 31, with the winner progressing to the title clash scheduled for August 1.

The GSL has seen two different champions, with Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side Rangpur Riders lifting the inaugural title, while Guyana Amazon Warriors clinched the second edition and will now defend their crown on home soil.

Global Super League 2026 schedule

July 23 (Thursday)

• Lahore Qalandars vs Perth Scorchers XI

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs San Francisco Unicorns

July 24 (Friday)

• Lahore Qalandars vs Desert Vipers

July 25 (Saturday)

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Desert Vipers

July 26 (Sunday)

• San Francisco Unicorns vs Perth Scorchers XI

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Lahore Qalandars

July 27 (Monday)

• San Francisco Unicorns vs Desert Vipers

July 28 (Tuesday)

• Desert Vipers vs Perth Scorchers XI

July 29 (Wednesday)

• Lahore Qalandars vs San Francisco Unicorns

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Perth Scorchers XI

July 31 (Friday)

Qualifier: Second Place vs Third Place

August 1 (Saturday)

Final: First Place vs Winner of Qualifier

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Lahore Qalandars delivered a heartwarming moment during the Pakistan Super League season 11 by making a young cancer-stricken fan’s dream come true, arranging a special meeting with captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.

The fan, Farzan from Gujranwala’s Qila Didar Singh, has been battling a tumour for the past four years. His emotional video message, in which he expressed his wish to meet Afridi, quickly went viral and caught the attention of the franchise.

“My name is Farzan, and I am a huge fan of Lahore Qalandars. My greatest wish is to meet Shaheen Shah Afridi. Does he have time for me?” he said in the clip that resonated widely across social media.

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Touched by the request, the Qalandars invited Farzan to Lahore as a special guest. He watched the team’s clash against Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium, where he finally met his idol and spent time with the players.

Afridi presented the young fan with a signed shirt and cap, while the franchise celebrated his courage, calling him a “special Qalandar” in their social media tribute.

“A very special Qalandar is in the house to support us today. Farzan, who has been fighting cancer for four years, wanted to meet his hero, Shaheen. Today, he got his wish fulfilled,” the post captioned.

 

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Farzan also enjoyed the match from the owners’ enclosure and witnessed Qalandars edge past the Gladiators in a closely fought contest. The franchise later described him as their “lucky charm,” sharing a video of his visit and interaction with the team.

 

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His father expressed gratitude to the management for the gesture and extended his best wishes to the franchise owners, acknowledging the effort made to lift his son’s spirits during a difficult time.

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LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman’s sublime century powered Lahore Qalandars to a victory over Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 clash at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

Chasing a stiff 199, Gladiaotrs fell short by nine runs, ending their innings on 188 for seven in 20 overs.

The chase started with a 49-run partnership between Saud Shakeel and Shamyl Hussain. The latter capitalized on the power play, bringing the team’s score to 49 in 5.4 overs before Sikandar Raza removed Saud. He was caught after scoring 17.

The wicket brought seasoned batter Rilee Rossouw to the fore, who counterattacked alongside Shamyl to keep the Gladiators in the hunt. Shamyl batted beautifully and notched his third half-century of the season.

However, he was back to the pavilion, courtesy of a run out in the ninth over of the innings. The soutpaw made 53 off 31, including three sixes and five fours.

Lahore were back in the game as Haris Rauf removed Hassan Nawaz for a duck in the same over, leaving Gladiators 88-3 in 9.5 overs. Despite the wickets, Rossouw continued to attack, keeping the required run rate in control.

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He was joined by Khawaja Nafay (12) as Rossouw stitched a 40-run partnership with the South African batter doing the bulk of the scoring.

Quetta Gladiators were in control until Rilee Rossouw’s dismissal on the ball of the 14th over. The left-hander had accumulated 21 runs from Ubaid Shah’s over before getting caught. He remained top-scorer, striking five sixes and five fours in his 62 from just 29 balls.

His wicket sealed the deal for the defending champions as Abrar Ahmed remained unbeaten on 24 from 14, which reduced the margin of defeat for Gladiators.

For Lahore Qalandars, Haris Rauf took two wickets in his quota of four overs.

With this loss, the chances of Quetta Gladiators are now slim as they now sit on six points with only one game left.

Earlier, Fakhar Zaman smashed a blistering century to propel Lahore Qalandars to an imposing 197-6 against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 clash at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

The left-handed opener dominated proceedings with a blistering 103 off 51 deliveries, marking his third century in the league and laying the foundation for Qalandars’ massive total.

Qalandars endured an early setback when Mohammad Farooq departed for just four in the second over. Fakhar, however, quickly took control and stitched a 57-run stand with Abdullah Shafique, contributing the bulk of the runs before Shafique was dismissed for 14 by Abrar Ahmed.

Fakhar then found an able partner in Charith Asalanka as the duo added 96 runs for the third wicket. The aggressive opener continued to dictate terms, reaching his century during the partnership while keeping the Gladiators’ bowlers under constant pressure.

The stand was eventually broken by Brett Hampton, who removed Asalanka for 31 off 24 balls, leaving the score at 160-3 in 15.3 overs.

Fakhar’s innings soon ended in the following over, but not before he had struck 11 fours and six sixes in a match-defining knock.

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Late contribution from Daniel Sams, who remained unbeaten on 18 off 12 deliveries, ensured Qalandars finished strongly at 197-6 in their allotted 20 overs.

For the Gladiators, Khalil Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Abrar Ahmed, Hampton and Usman Tariq chipped in with one apiece.

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LAHORE: Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and decided to bat first against Quetta Gladiators, in the 30th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. 

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Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hassan Nawaz, Brett Hampton, Bevon Jacobs, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Khalil Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Lahore Qalandars: M. Farooq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseeb Ullah (wk), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf

HEAD TO HEAD

Qalandars and Gladiators have faced each other 22 times, with the holders leading the head-to-head record with 11 wins. The 2019 champions have secured ten victories, and one match ended in a no result.

Matches 22, Lahore Qalandars 11, Quetta Gladiators 10, NR 1

San Francisco Unicorns became the fifth and final team to complete the Global Super League (GSL) 2026 lineup, which features top teams from around the globe, including Lahore Qalandars.

The tournament is set to run from July 23 to August 1 in Guyana.

The inclusion of Unicorns will mark the first time a team from Major League Cricket (MLC) will compete in the GSL.

The 2025 champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars, are also set to take their brand of cricket to the global stage once again, with the franchise confirming participation in the GSL.

The upcoming edition will mark the Qalandars’ second appearance in the competition, having previously featured in the inaugural 2024 season, where they finished fourth in a five-team contest.

Besides Qalandars and Unicorns, Guyana Amazon Warriors from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Desert Vipers from the ILT20, and Perth Scorchers from the Big Bash League (BBL) will also feature in the upcoming edition.

Last year’s winner, Amazon Warriors, are the only franchise to feature in all three editions of the tournament.

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“We are delighted to have the San Francisco Unicorns join the Guyana Global Super League,” GSL chairman and former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd said in a statement.

“Their inclusion reflects the growing global footprint of the game and the strength of franchise cricket in the United States. We look forward to seeing them compete and contribute to what promises to be an outstanding tournament,” he added.

For the unversed, the tournament will comprise eleven games over ten days, with each team playing the other once before the top two advance to the final.

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KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and have decided to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 here at the National Bank Stadium on Friday.

Head to Head

Playing XIs

Quetta Gladiators: Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (capt.), Rilee Rossouw, Hassan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Jahandad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Lahore Qalandars: Mohammad Naeem, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah (wk), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Farooq, Shaheen Afridi (capt.), Usama Mir, Haris Rauf

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Reigning Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Lahore Qalandars are set to take their brand of cricket to the global stage once again, with the franchise confirming participation in the Global Super League (GSL) 2026 in Guyana.

The tournament is scheduled to run from July 23 to August 1, with all matches set to be played at Providence Stadium.

The upcoming edition will mark the Qalandars’ second appearance in the competition, having previously featured in the inaugural 2024 season, where they finished fourth in a five-team contest.

Qalandars owner Sameen Rana expressed excitement over the team’s return, highlighting the importance of the platform in expanding the franchise’s global footprint.

He noted that the GSL offers an opportunity not only to compete at a high level but also to showcase the team’s culture and long-term vision, particularly their widely recognised player development programme.

“We are delighted to return to the [Global Super League]. The inaugural edition was a fantastic platform for high-quality cricket and meaningful global engagement, and we are proud to once again represent Pakistan on this stage,” said Rana.

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“Lahore Qalandars has always stood for pushing boundaries and this tournament allows us to showcase our talent, our culture, and our ambition to a global audience. I am particularly excited to bring our exciting Player Development Program talent to the GSL this year,” he added.

The tournament has also received a strong endorsement from GSL chairman Clive Lloyd, who welcomed the Qalandars back and praised their growing stature in franchise cricket.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lahore Qalandars back to the Global Super League. They are one of the most dynamic and successful T20 franchises in world cricket, with a passionate fan base and a proven track record of excellence,” Lloyd stated.

“Their participation significantly enhances the quality and profile of the tournament, and we look forward to seeing them compete at the highest level once again.”

The 2026 edition will be the third instalment of the Global Super League (GSL) and will feature five teams from different cricketing regions competing across 11 matches.

Guyana Amazon Warriors will enter the tournament as defending champions.

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Charith Asalanka has replaced the injured Parvez Hossain Emon at Lahore Qalandars for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11.

The replacement comes in after Parvez Hossain was ruled out of the event due to a shoulder injury that occurred during Lahore Qalandars’ fixture against Multan Sultans in Lahore.

The opener was involved in an on-field collision with Asif Ali, resulting in a ligament tear.

Subsequent MRI scans revealed a ligament tear, forcing the medical staff to recommend a period of rest and rehabilitation.

Despite his brief stint, Emon made a notable impact at the top of the order. He featured in three matches, scoring 71 runs at an impressive strike rate of 161.36, including a fluent 45-run knock against Multan Sultans that highlighted his attacking intent.

Lahore Qalandars announced the replacement in a social media post.

“Charith joins us as the replacement for Parvez Hossain Emon, who’s been ruled out due to an injury sustained in the field during our rain-shortened match vs Multan Sultans in Lahore,” the caption of the post read.

 

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“Asalanka, it’s your time. Can’t wait to see that fearless flair in Qalandars’ colours at the HBL PSL 11,” it added.

The former Sri Lanka captain is set to join the squad ahead of Lahore Qalandars’ upcoming match against Quetta Gladiators on 17 April.

For the unversed, Lahore Qalandars have a topsy-turvy campaign in PSL 11 so far, where they have managed to win two out of three games while losing three. The defending champions now sit sixth on the points table.

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KARACHI: Kusal Mendis gutsy knock, backed by a complete bowling performance, helped Peshawar Zalmi defeat Lahore Qalandars in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 clash at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.

Set 174, Lahore Qalandars fell short by 76 runs and were bowled out for 97 in 16.5 overs.

After losing Mohammad Naeem for one in the second over, Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman stabilized the innings with a 39-run partnership.

However, the defending champions lost in the fifth over with the dismissals of Shafique and Zaman, both sent back to the pavilion on identical scores of 21.

The slide continued as Qalandars lost half of their side at the end of the 10th over. The chief tormentors were Michael Bracewell and Sufiyan Muqeem.

The situation worsened when Sikandar Raza and Shaeen Afridi were removed in back-to-back overs. As a result, Qalandars were 67-7 in 11.4 overs.

The game was long done and dusted, with debutant Dunith Wellalage resisting with 20 from 24 balls to only reduce the margin of defeat. His resistance came to an end as he was caught at the backward point off Aamer Jamal’s bowling.

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For Peshawar Zalmi, Muqeem and Bracewell shared six wickets between them, whereas Nahid Rana picked up two wickets.

Earlier, a composed half-century from Kusal Mendis and another steady outing by Babar Azam guided Peshawar Zalmi to a competitive 173-7 at the end of their 20 overs.

Put into bat first, Zalmi suffered an early setback when Mohammad Haris fell after a brisk 18 off 10 balls, undone by Shaheen Shah Afridi.

However, what followed was a stabilizing and impactful partnership between Babar and Mendis, who combined to add 109 runs for the second wicket.

With this win, Peshawar Zalmi moved to the top position on the points table with nine points.

The duo kept the scoreboard ticking with calculated aggression, pushing the Qalandars’ bowling unit onto the back foot.

During the stand, Mendis brought up a fluent half-century, while Babar also reached a historic milestone, becoming the first player to cross 4000 runs in PSL history.

The partnership was eventually broken in the 16th over when Usama Mir dismissed Babar for 43 off 40 deliveries.

The Qalandars struck again soon after, with Afridi removing Mendis for a well-crafted 74 off 48 balls, an innings that included five fours and four sixes.

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Zalmi’s middle order struggled to maintain the same momentum in the closing stages. Ubaid Shah removed Abdul Samad cheaply, while Michael Bracewell provided a brief late flourish with a 10-ball 21 before falling to Mustafizur Rahman.

Zalmi eventually closed their innings at 173-7, with Iftikhar Ahmed (7) and Sufiyan Muqeem (1) unbeaten at the crease.

For the Qalandars, Afridi led from the front with three wickets, while Mustafizur chipped in with two. Ubaid Shah and Usama Mir claimed one apiece.

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Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have been dealt a significant setback in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 campaign, with Bangladesh top-order batter Parvez Hossain Emon ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.

Emon sustained the injury during Qalandars’ clash against Multan Sultans at the Gaddafi Stadium on April 3, following an on-field collision with teammate Asif Ali.

Subsequent MRI scans revealed a ligament tear, forcing the medical staff to recommend a period of rest and rehabilitation.

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As a precaution, the left-handed batter had already missed the April 9 fixture against Islamabad United to avoid aggravating the injury.

After further assessment, the franchise has now decided to release him from the squad, with a replacement expected to be announced soon.

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In an official statement, the Qalandars confirmed that Parvez Hossain Emon would depart following their match against Peshawar Zalmi today, while extending their full support during his recovery process.

Despite his brief stint, Emon made a notable impact at the top of the order. He featured in three matches, scoring 71 runs at an impressive strike rate of 161.36, including a fluent 45-run knock against Multan Sultans that highlighted his attacking intent.

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