LAHORE — In a crucial late-stage clash of Pakistan Super League Season 11, Lahore Qalandars skipper opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the decision reflects Lahore’s intent to take advantage of evening conditions and put early pressure on Zalmi’s batting unit. The encounter, the 38th fixture of the tournament, is expected to play a decisive role in shaping the final standings as both sides push for a place in the knockout stage.
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi 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
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, Tanzid Hasan, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Brian Bennett, Mohammad Basit and Shoriful Islam.
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