PCB Update: Fakhar Zaman Charged With Level 3 Ball-Condition Offence in HBL PSL 11
By PSL Score Live Editorial· Match Discipline Desk
Lahore Qalandars’ Fakhar Zaman faces a Level 3 charge under Article 2.14 for a ball-condition offence, while Karachi Kings’ Hasan Ali accepts a 10% fine for a Level 1 breach.
Summary
Media houses are asked to use the official league name, HBL PSL, in headlines and match bulletins. On 30 March 2026, PCB released a disciplinary update covering two separate HBL PSL 11 incidents. Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with a Level 3 offence under the Code of Conduct. PCB connected the charge to Article 2.14 and to Article 41.3 in the playing conditions. The update also says the matter was raised after the second innings of the relevant match.
Fakhar Zaman denied the charge during a disciplinary hearing led by Match Referee Roshan Mahanama. PCB scheduled another hearing within the next forty eight hours to continue the review. The match referee will share the verdict after that follow-up session concludes. PCB’s wording also indicates the charging process is still under the disciplinary framework at this stage. Until the second hearing ends, readers should treat the Level 3 matter as pending rather than final.
In the same update, Karachi Kings fast bowler Hasan Ali accepted a Level 1 fine from PCB. PCB stated Hasan Ali was fined ten per cent of his match fee for the breach. The code reference for Hasan Ali is Article 2.5, which concerns language, actions, or gestures after dismissal. PCB said the incident happened on the last ball of the nineteenth over, when Hasan Ali dismissed Haseebullah. The update notes that Hasan Ali accepted both the charge and the penalty during the process.
Key points at a glance
| Update | Fakhar Zaman | Hasan Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Charge level | Level 3 | Level 1 |
| Code of Conduct reference | Article 2.14 | Article 2.5 |
| Playing conditions reference | Article 41.3 (ball condition) | Not stated as a ball-condition offence |
| Sanction | Verdict pending after a second hearing | 10% of match fee fine, accepted |
| Incident timing | Second innings of the relevant match | Last ball of the 19th over, dismissing Haseebullah |
Fakhar Zaman charged: Level 3 offence linked to ball condition
PCB’s update states that Fakhar Zaman was charged with a Level 3 offence under Article 2.14 of the applicable Code of Conduct. PCB linked that matter to Article 41.3 of the HBL PSL 11 playing conditions, which covers actions that change the condition of the ball.
Fakhar Zaman denied the charge at a disciplinary hearing led by Match Referee Roshan Mahanama. PCB scheduled another hearing within the next forty eight hours so a final verdict can be shared after the process ends.
Hasan Ali fined: Level 1 breach accepted under Article 2.5
PCB reported that Hasan Ali was fined ten per cent of his match fee for a Level 1 breach. The PCB update says Hasan Ali accepted the charge and accepted the penalty during the disciplinary process.
PCB linked the breach to Article 2.5, which covers language, actions, or gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction after dismissal. The incident is described as occurring on the last ball of the nineteenth over, when Hasan Ali dismissed Haseebullah.
Official playing conditions reference
For readers who want to verify the ball-condition wording, PCB points to the official HBL PSL 11 playing conditions PDF. You can check Article 41.3 directly in the PDF here: Playing Conditions PSL 11 2026.
Frequently asked questions ### What does a Level 3 charge mean in HBL PSL 11 disciplinary updates?
A Level 3 charge is treated as a more serious classification that requires a structured disciplinary review. In this update, Fakhar Zaman’s Level 3 matter is linked to Article 2.14 and Article 41.3.
What is the timeline for Fakhar Zaman’s final verdict?
PCB scheduled a further hearing within the next forty eight hours after the first disciplinary session. The match referee will share the verdict and the decision terms after that second hearing concludes.
What fine did Hasan Ali accept, and what does Article 2.5 cover?
PCB stated that Hasan Ali accepted a ten per cent fine of his match fee for a Level 1 breach. Article 2.5, as referenced by PCB, concerns language, actions, or gestures that could provoke aggression after dismissal.
Why are ball-condition rules referenced so often in PCB updates?
Ball-condition rules are referenced carefully because changing the ball can affect fairness during key overs. Article 41.3 exists to protect match integrity by defining actions that alter the ball’s condition during play.