Ball tampering scandal rocks PSL; Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman caught in the act; Lahore Qalandars penalised

Moreover, the ball was immediately changed, and Shaheen was left fuming. The decision proved to be a game-changer as the Kings scored 9 runs in the final over, registering their second win on the trot in the PSL 2026 edition.

Abbas Afridi hit a four and a six to seal the win, helping the franchise maintain their perfect run in the PSL 2026 season with two wins in two matches.

“I don't know about this, and we'll see if it's there in the camera and discuss what it is. Actually, five runs taken and we can't do anything,” Shaheen said at the post-match presentation.

Lahore all-rounder Sikandar Raza also reacted to the raging controversy at the post-match presentation, saying he didn't do anything to change the condition of the ball.

“You have to ask the umpires why they changed the ball. When we asked them why they changed the ball, they told us to go away. When they were making the decision, the umpires requested us, even the captain, to go back to the fielding positions,” said Raza.

“I can only speak about myself. There was never any attempt on my part to change the condition of the ball, or even to try. All I remember is that when I was trying to dry the ball and make it shine, the umpires asked us not to dry it under the shirt. Who they are accusing, unless we don't see the proof, I think it's a big decision. I have not been called for an enquiry,” he added.

With this win, the Karachi Kings moved to the top of the points table with 4 points from two matches, while the Lahore Qalandars are at the second spot with two points.

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