Defending champions Lahore Qalandars won the toss and decided to bat first against Rawalpindiz in the 27th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Playing XIs
Pindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Razaullah Khan, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir
Qalandars: M. Farooq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Haris Rauf
Face to face
This is the first time the two teams are facing each other in the history of the PSL, making it a new and intriguing match for fans and analysts.
Form Guide
Both Qalandars and Pindiz need crucial wins to boost morale and confidence as they occupy the bottom of the points table.
The three-time champions, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, are placed seventh with two wins from six matches and are currently on a three-match losing streak, as they look to regain their momentum and secure a victory to overtake Karachi Kings on the points table.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan-led RawalPindiz are on the brink of elimination after failing to register a win in the tournament, suffering six consecutive defeats, and are hoping for a miracle to secure their first win in the competition.
Lahore Qalandars: L, L, L, W, L (newest first)
RawalPindiz: L, L, L, L, L
