Karachi Kings are to do well in their third game of the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) against Lahore Qalandars after a dismal performance in the first two games.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. (PST).
The Kings have been unlucky this PSL season as they were knocked down by Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators in their first and second encounter. Therefore, securing victory in Game 3 became crucial for the team.
The Karachi Kings are expecting a big contribution from their captain, Babar Azam, who failed to score big in the opener as the team collectively failed in both batting and bowling.
Sharjeel Khan (43) was the only batsman to score higher in the match.
However, the team are still hoping captain Babar will lead them to success against Lahore Qalandars, who have played just one game so far this season, losing to PSL defenders Multan Sultans.
We will see if Mohammad Amir plays or not. Amir also missed Saturday’s game against Quetta. He has the ability to lead the Kings bowling which also includes Mohammad Imran, Aamer Yamin, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Ilyas and Lewis Gregory.
Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars lost their opener against Multan Sultans after a tight clash on Saturday. Chasing 207, Multan needed 16 from Haris Rauf’s final inning but Khushdil Shah, who came on to bat after Sohaib Maqsood lost his wicket at a crucial stage, did a fine job, hitting Haris for three fours from suite, then hitting the right arm. for a good six in his fourth bracket to claim a thrilling victory.
Lahore showed some class in their batting. Fakhar Zaman was fantastic. He broke 76. He was ably backed up by Dir Upper born Kamran Ghulam with a solid 43. Rashid Khan (17*) and David Wiese (13*) did their job to push Lahore past 200 So far, the leads haven’t helped pacemakers. .
The Lahore bowlers were a bit unruly on Saturday and will need to maintain a tight line and length with plenty of variation if they are to contain the batsmen.
Richard Illingworth and Michael Gough will oversee the game.
Possibility to play XI:
Kings of Karachi: Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Gregory, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Taha, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Ilyas.
Kalandars of Lahore: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Ghulam, Ben Dunk (wk), David Wiese, Samit Patel, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
