In a highly anticipated showdown, Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and elected to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9. The clash is set to take place at the iconic Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday.
The Qalandars, reigning champions of the tournament, are determined to bounce back after a disappointing defeat at the hands of Islamabad United in their opening encounter. With a star-studded lineup, including the likes of Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi, Lahore is poised to showcase their batting prowess and set a challenging total for their opponents.
On the flip side, the Gladiators enter the contest with confidence, having secured a victory in their previous match against Peshawar Zalmi. Led by Rilee Rossouw, the Gladiators boast a formidable squad featuring experienced campaigners such as Mohammad Amir and Sarfaraz Ahmed, who will be eager to maintain their winning momentum.
Both teams have announced their Playing XIs for the match:
Lahore Qalandars Playing XI:
- Fakhar Zaman
- Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Abdullah Shafique
- Sikandar Raza
- Salman Fayyaz
- Carlos Brathwaite
- Jahandad Khan
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Zaman Khan
Quetta Gladiators Playing XI:
- Jason Roy
- Saud Shakeel (vc)
- Khawaja Nafay
- Rilee Rossouw (c)
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Akeal Hosein
- Muhammad Wasim Jnr
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Amir
- Abrar Ahmed
With both teams fielding their best players, cricket fans can expect a thrilling encounter as Lahore Qalandars aim to assert their dominance while Quetta Gladiators seek to continue their winning streak in the PSL 9.
