Karachi Kings won the toss and decided to play first against Lahore Qalandars in the 35th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Play XI
Kings of Karachi: David Warner (c), Jason Roy, Salman Ali Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (wk), Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Hassan Ali, Zahid Mehmood, Rizwanullah and Mohammad Hamza.
The Qalandars of Lahore: Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Farooq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah and Haris Rauf.
Face to face
Arch-rivals Qalandars and Kings have faced each other 23 times, and the 2020 champions lead the head-to-head record with 15 wins, while the title holders have eight triumphs to their name.
Their last encounter took place earlier in the ongoing PSL 11 at the same venue, where the visitors won by four wickets in a low-scoring thriller.
- Matches: 23
- Kings of Karachi: 15
- Qalandars of Lahore: 8
Forms Guide
The Kings and Qalandars come into the match with contrasting dynamics in their favor as the 2020 champions are on a five-match losing streak, while the title holders have won their last two matches against RawalPindiz and Quetta Gladiators, respectively.
The defending champions are fifth in the standings with eight points from eight games, while the Kings are seventh with six points from as many games.
The upcoming match is of great importance for both sides as a win would boost the Qalandars’ chances of sealing qualification for the PSL 11 playoffs, while the Kings would look to stay alive with a win.
The Qalandars of Lahore: W, W, L, L, L (newest first)
Kings of Karachi: L, L, L, L, L
