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 XI
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 both teams have met in PSL history, making it a fresh and intriguing matchup for fans and analysts alike.
forms guide
Both Qalandars and Pindiz need crucial wins to boost their morale and confidence as they find themselves at the bottom of the points table.
The three-time champions, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, are in seventh place with two wins from six matches and are currently on a three-game losing streak as they look to regain momentum and secure a win to overtake Karachi Kings on the points table.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan-led RawalPindiz are on the verge of elimination after failing to achieve a victory in the tournament, suffering six consecutive defeats and will be hoping for a miracle to secure their first victory in the competition.
Lahore Qalandars: L, L, L, W, L (most recent first)
RawalPindiz: L, L, L, L, L
