PSL 2024: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Preview, Playing 11, Venue, Squad and Other Details

The 26th match of PSL 2024 will witness the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday evening (March 09). These two teams are at the bottom of the points table, while Qalandars, with three points in eight games, are probably out of the tournament. However, Karachi Kings with six points in eight games, still have an outside chance to qualify.

Match Details

PSL 2024 Match 26: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars

Date: Saturday, March 09, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM PKT/7:30 PM (Local)

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Capacity: 34228

Ends: Pavilion End, University End

Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Preview

Karachi Kings’ defeat against Islamabad United by five wickets in the last game has made qualification scenarios convoluted for Karachi. Even if they win their remaining two games, they'll have to rely on the results of the other teams. Conversely, Lahore Qalandars are coming in with a win over Islamabad United by 17 runs. From here on, Lahore will play for pride rather than for qualification as they won't be able to qualify for the playoffs practically.

Kieron Pollard (235 runs in 6 innings) and Shoaib Malik ( 205 runs in 8 innings) are the top run-getters for Karachi. Tim Seifert showed consistency by playing decent knocks in the last few games. Hasan Ali (13 wickets in 8 innings) is the highest wicket-taker for Karachi and will look to bounce back after the disappointing outing against Islamabad United. The Pakistani right-arm leg break, Zahid Mahmood has been among the wickets in the last few games.

Rassie van der Dussen (364 runs in 7 innings) has not made a single-figure score in his last nine T20 innings and was the Player of the Match against Islamabad. Sahibzada Farhan has scored 241 runs in seven innings. Zaman Khan was brilliant against Islamabad as he picked up 4/37. The skipper Shaheen Afridi (11 wickets in 7 innings) continues to pick up wickets in the tournament.

Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Playing 11

There are no updates on the team changes and injuries as of now.

Karachi Kings: Shan Masood (c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Mir Hamza, Blessing Muzarabani

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Shai Hope (wk), Sikandar Raza, Ahsan Bhatti, David Wiese, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Tayyab Abbas, Zaman Khan

Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Squad

Karachi Kings: James Vince, Hassan Ali (Diamond), Shan Masood (Brand Ambassador), Shoaib Malik (Mentor), Tabraiz Shamsi (all Gold), Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq (both Silver), Irfan Khan (Emerging), Mohammad Nawaz, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Sirajuddin, Saad Baig, Jamie Overton, Zahid Mehmood (partial replacement for Zahid Mehmood), Leus du Plooy, Mohammad Rohid

Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Platinum), Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), David Wiese (both Diamond), Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan (all Gold), Mirza Baig, Rashid Khan (both Silver, injured), Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Imran, Ahsan Bhatti, Dan Lawrence (partially unavailable), Jahandad Khan, Syed Faridoun, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Rassie van der Dussen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tayyab Abbas