Lahore Qalandars have opted to set a target after winning the toss and choosing to bat first against Rawalpindi in the 27th fixture of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, played on Saturday at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
Lahore Qalandars vs RawalPindiz Squads
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah, Mohammad Farooq, Daniel Sams, Charith Asalanka, Asif Ali, Tayyab Tahir, Dunith Wellalage, Rubin Hermann, Maaz Khan, Ryan Burl and Shahab Khan.
RawalPindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Sam Billings, Jalat Khan, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Dian Forrestor, Asif Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Razaullah, Mohammad Amir Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Cole McConchie, Usman Khawaja and Saad Masood.
Struggles at the bottom of the table
Lahore Qalandars, captained by Shaheen Shah Afridi, have endured a difficult run of form this season. The defending momentum has faded sharply, with the side managing just two wins from their opening six fixtures. A sequence of three straight defeats has further dented their confidence, leaving them in seventh place. With pressure mounting, the Qalandars are eyeing a turnaround that could help them climb above Karachi Kings and re-enter the competitive mix.
On the other hand, Rawalpindi, led by Mohammad Rizwan, find themselves in an even more precarious position. The team has yet to register a win in the tournament, suffering six consecutive defeats. Their campaign now hangs by a thread, and while elimination appears increasingly likely, they enter this contest hoping to produce an overdue breakthrough and salvage pride with their first victory.
Both sides step into this encounter under pressure, making the clash a battle not just for points, but also for confidence and survival in PSL 11.
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