Islamabad United Elects to Field First Against Lahore Qalandars in PSL 9 Opener

In a thrilling start to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, Islamabad United has won the toss and opted to field first against Lahore Qalandars at Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore, in the inaugural match on Saturday.

The defending champions, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, are set to defend their title amidst high anticipation and fervor from fans across the country.

Here are the confirmed Playing XIs for both teams:

Lahore Qalandars Playing XI:

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Sahibzada Farhan
3. Rassie van der Dussen
4. Abdullah Shafique
5. Lorcan Tucker
6. Salman Fayyaz
7. David Wiese
8. Jahandad Khan
9. Shaheen Afridi (capt)
10. Haris Rauf
11. Zaman Khan

Islamabad United Playing XI:

1. Alex Hales
2. Colin Munro
3. Salman Ali Agha
4. Shadab Khan (capt)
5. Azam Khan
6. Haider Ali
7. Imad Wasim
8. Faheem Ashraf
9. Naseem Shah
10. Ubaid Shah
11. Tymal Mills

With star-studded line-ups on both sides, cricket enthusiasts are in for an electrifying showdown as the action unfolds in the PSL 9 opener. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as the game progresses.