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
Galanders: M. Farooq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Haseebullah (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Haris Rauf
Head-to-head
This is the first time that both teams will face each other in the history of PSL, making it a fresh and intriguing match for fans and analysts alike.
Form guide
Both Qalandars and Pindiz need crucial wins to boost their morale and confidence while at the bottom of the points table.
The three-time champions, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, are at seventh position with two wins in six matches and are currently on a run of three consecutive defeats as they look to regain momentum and secure a win to move above 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 straight defeats, and will be hoping for a miracle to secure their first win in the competition.
Lahore Qalandars: L, L, L, W, L (most recent first)
RawalPindiz: L, L, L, L, L
