"Still Not in Full Rhythm" Fakhar Zaman surprises fans after strong PSL 2025 performances

Fakhar Zaman is illuminating PSL 2025 with one massive hit after another. The Lahore Qalandars opener smashed a dashing 76 off 47 balls against Karachi Kings, after scoring 67 against Quetta Gladiators just days ago. With six fours and five huge sixes in his latest innings, Fakhar made batting on a challenging Lahore track appear a cakewalk. But in a shocking post-match admission, the left-handed batsman said he's still not functioning at his best.

Addressing the presentation ceremony, Fakhar's remarks surprised many: "In the previous game, I had said I didn't play in full flow. If I say the same today, it could sound ungrateful, but I still don't feel that I have reached my proper rhythm yet."

It was a brutally candid confession from a cricketer who leads the run charts currently and has consecutive Player of the Match awards. Despite his dominance at the crease, Fakhar is still self-critical and laser-like in his pursuit of bettering himself. For fans, it's a shock and a thrill because if this is not his best, what is going to happen when he goes full throttle?

Back-to-back Player of the Match awards for Fakhar Zaman!

He earns his 11th POTM award for Lahore Qalandars for his knock of 76 (47) showcased 6 boundaries and 5 maximums 🔥

He is also the recipient of the Hanif Mohammad cap, after topping the runs chart of the HBL PSL 10 so… pic.twitter.com/AlZRgfbmkc

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) April 15, 2025

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Finding Form After Setback

Fakhar's performance was even more remarkable in light of his having just returned from an elbow injury. Shifting gears according to match tempo, understanding the surface, and managing his innings, he's checking all the right boxes while providing stability to the Qalandars' top order. Talking about Lahore's 65-run victory, he mentioned, "The ball wasn't coming on easily, so we planned to build a good partnership and keep wickets in hand for a last push."

Still playing at 35, Fakhar Zaman is beating the clock and expectations. With more than 2,600 runs in PSL history under his belt, including 21 half-centuries and two hundreds, he's one of the league's greats. And don't forget, he still retains the record for most runs in a single PSL season (588 in 2022). Now, sporting the Hanif Mohammad cap as PSL 10's top scorer, Fakhar is not only returning to the game but is creating a legacy. If indeed he has not yet reached his top gear, opposition bowlers should start worrying now.