New Delhi: Shaheen Shah Afridi He 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 led Lahore this season, lost his temper after being sent off by Usman Tariq.Afridi was caught midway off Tariq’s delivery, leaving Lahore in a sticky situation. As he walked back, the captain looked furious – a look of frustration evident on his face. In an unusual outburst, he slammed the bat into the side screen tire and then hit it into the stairs as he walked to the dressing room.Defending champions Lahore Quirandals have had an inconsistent season so far. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, every game becomes crucial, and Afridi’s reaction reflected the pressure within the team.at the same time, PSL The 2026 points table provides a clear snapshot of the competition. Peshawar Zalmi sit firmly on top of the table having played seven matches, winning six, losing none and one without a result. They lead by 13 points and have a net rating of +2.404.Islamabad United is ranked second with 9 points from 7 games, 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no result, with a whopping NRR of +1.481. Multan Sultans are ranked third with eight points and an NRR of +0.527 with four wins from six games.In the mid-table standings, Quetta Gladiators are in fourth place with three wins and four losses in seven games, with six points and an NRR of +0.483. Hyderabad Kings also have six points from seven games but have an NRR of -0.470, ranking fifth.Karachi Kings are in sixth place with three wins and three losses from six games, also with six points, but with an NRR of -1.501.Lahore Qalandars are ranked seventh with only 2 wins and 4 losses from six games, with 4 points and an NRR of -1.020. At the bottom are Rawalpindiz, who are still looking for their first win after six games, with zero points and an NRR of -1.821.As the league stage intensifies, Lahore will need to turn things around quickly to stay in the playoffs.
