- Dec 2, 2024
- Nov 19, 2022
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore braces itself for a high-stakes clash tomorrow as the winless Lahore Qalandars face the Karachi Kings in the 10th match of PSL 2024. Karachi, with a balanced record of one win and one loss, might have less pressure, but consistency is key for their campaign. Conversely, Lahore, reeling from three consecutive defeats, desperately needs a win to revive their spirits and avoid falling deeper in the standings. This home game presents a crucial opportunity for the Qalandars, but the Kings shouldn’t be underestimated.
Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings, Match 10, PSL 2024
Date: Saturday, 24 February, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming: FanCode
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore awaits a feast of runs for the clash between Lahore and Karachi. The flat, hard surface is notorious for offering minimal assistance to pacers, making it a haven for batters to unleash their strokes. Expect good bounce initially, particularly aiding swing bowlers early on. While spinners might find some purchase and turn later in the innings, especially if the pitch wears down, their impact is likely to be minimal.
However, if there is a dearth of application from the batters, bowlers can find a way into the game as we saw in the previous low-scoring encounter between Islamabad and Quetta.
Wicketkeepers: Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: James Vince, Shan Masood, Rassie-van-der-Dussen, Fakhar Zaman (c)
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan (VC)
Grand League Contest:
Wicketkeepers: Sahibzada Farhan
Batters: Rassie-van-der-Dussen, Kieron Pollard, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (c), Shoaib Malik, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan