Pakistan, April 26 -- Lahore Qalandars keep their Pakistan Super League 11 playoff hopes alive with a crucial victory over Peshawar Zalmi in a must-win encounter that boosts their qualification chances.

Experienced opener Fakhar Zaman's unbeaten half-century propelled defending champions Lahore Qalandars to a hard-fought six-wicket victory over leaders Peshawar Zalmi.

The victory kept Qalandars alive in the eight-team tournament as it bolstered their points tally to 10, but has not yet guaranteed a playoffs spot, which will be determined by the outcome of the match between two debutants, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz, scheduled to be played at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

Set to chase a daunting 200-run target in the must-...