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The much-awaited clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars will light up at the National Stadium Karachi tonight, with the action starting at 8:30 PM IST.
Karachi Kings are coming in strong after a thrilling win over Multan Sultans in their PSL 10 opening match and hope to carry that momentum forward.
Lahore Qalandars, on the other hand, bounced back with a solid win against Quetta Gladiators and are ready to challenge their arch-rivals again.
This encounter marks one of the biggest rivalries in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), promising fans another night full of excitement.
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars head-to-head stats:
Karachi Kings have dominated the head-to-head record by winning 13 out of 19 matches played against Lahore Qalandars in the PSL so far.
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Karachi has also beaten Lahore in their last five encounters, building a solid psychological edge before tonight’s game.
Qalandars Thrash Kings by 65 Runs
Lahore Qalandars secured a dominant 65-run win over Karachi Kings, bundling them out for 136 in 19.1 overs while chasing 202.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s opening spell dismantled the top order, and the rest of the bowling unit kept the pressure on.
A complete performance earns Qalandars a massive victory against Kings.
11:36 pmKings Crumble to 50/7 in Chase
Karachi Kings are in deep trouble at 50/7 in 9.4 overs, chasing a daunting 202.
Lahore Qalandars’ bowling attack, led by Shaheen Afridi’s fiery spell, has ripped through the top order.
With 152 runs needed off just 62 balls, Karachi face an uphill battle to stay in the game with Kushdil Shah and Hassan Ali on the crease.
10:47 pmShaheen Rattles Vince for Duck
Shaheen Shah Afridi delivers a fiery inswinger to knock over James Vince for a two-ball duck.
A casual flick attempt ends in disaster as the ball crashes onto the stumps.
With two early wickets, Karachi Kings are reeling, and Shaheen continues his deadly opening spell dominance.
10:01 pmShaheen Strikes, Warner Falls Early
Shaheen Shah Afridi removes David Warner in his very first over with a sharp delivery that nips back, drawing a thin edge.
Though Warner reviewed the caught behind, UltraEdge confirmed the spike. Shaheen now boasts an incredible 21 wickets in first overs, reinforcing his reputation as a powerplay menace.
9:59 pmLahore Qalandars set target
Lahore Qalandars posted a commanding 201/6, powered by Fakhar Zaman’s 77 and Daryl Mitchell’s quickfire 57.
Despite late wickets, they maintained a strong run rate of 10.05.
Karachi Kings now face a daunting chase, needing 202 runs in 20 overs to clinch victory in this high-stakes encounter.
9:43 pmHasan Strikes Big, Zaman Falls
9:17 pmLQ Dominate as Fakhar Fires
Lahore Qalandars stormed to 150/2 in 15 overs, riding on a blistering 77 off 44 balls by Fakhar Zaman, featuring 6 fours and 5 sixes.
He was well-supported by Daryl Mitchell, who smashed 57 off 32 deliveries. The duo’s explosive stand kept the run rate soaring at 10.00.
9:16 pmToss
Lahore Qalandar won the toss and elected to bat first in the high anticipated clash against Karachi Kings.
7:33 pmKarachi Kings Squad
Tim Seifert (wk), David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Ben McDermott, Saad Baig, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Riazullah, Mirza Mamoon
6:42 pmLahore Qalandars Squad
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings (wk), Shaheen Afridi (c), Rishad Hossain, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, David Wiese, Kusal Perera, Tom Curran, Asif Ali, Salman Mirza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Zaman Khan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Azab
6:41 pmMilestones to hit in KK vs LQ
Fakhar Zaman, Lahore’s star opener, needs just 7 runs to cross 2,600 runs in PSL and six more fours to reach the 250-fours milestone.
Meanwhile, Shan Masood is just 24 runs away from 1,500 career PSL runs and will look to achieve that tonight.
On the bowling side, Hasan Ali is only five wickets short of becoming the top wicket-taker in PSL history – a major milestone within reach.
Abbas Afridi stands 6 wickets shy of reaching 50 wickets in the league.
6:40 pmHigh Score
Karachi’s highest score against Lahore stands at 196/7, while Lahore’s highest is 190, made while chasing a target of 187 against KK.
6:37 pmKey Players to Watch
Top Run-Scorers:
Fakhar Zaman leads the charge with 507 runs against Karachi Kings.
James Vince has also been impressive, scoring 106 runs against Lahore Qalandars.
Highest Scores in the Fixture:
Fakhar Zaman holds the record with a brilliant 106.
James Vince follows closely with a superb 101.
Both power-hitters are in action today, setting the stage for an explosive encounter!
Haris Rauf has been a dominant force against Karachi, claiming 15 wickets at an average of 23.80, with his best figures being 4/23. Expect a fiery spell from him with the ball.
6:34 pmVenue and Pitch Analysis
The National Stadium in Karachi typically offers a balanced surface, providing opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. In the last PSL season, the average first-innings score here was 167. However, in the only match played at this venue so far this season, the pitch proved to be a high-scoring track, with a staggering 560 runs scored across both innings.
6:30 pmWeather conditions
There’s some grass on the pitch so expect good bounce and carry but the pacers couldn’t really exploit that in the last game. Spin is likely to come into play after the powerplay.
6:26 pmWhere to Watch PSL X Live?
Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch the live broadcast on ASports and PTV Sports. For digital streaming, the match will be available on Tamasha, Daraz, and myco.
International Broadcasting
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports (Channel 734 on Geo News)
- North America: Willow TV
- Africa: SuperSport
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA): myco
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan: FanCode and Sony Sports Network
- Rest of the World: Sports Central
This ensures global coverage, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the match live.
6:20 pm
