PSL 2022: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings – Match Preview, Prediction, Playing XI – All you need to know

Lahore Qalandars will lock horns against Karachi Kings in the 26th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League 2022 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday.

Lahore Qalandars have been in good form as they have won five out of their seven matches and look all set to qualify for the playoff stages.

If Qalandars win their next match against Karachi Kings, they will qualify for the last four of the tournament.

Lahore had won their previous match against Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets after Shaheen Shah Afridi continued his fine form. Afridi returned with two wickets and conceded only 27 runs in his four overs.

On the other hand, Karachi Kings have been knocked out of the playoff race as they have lost all their eight matches. Kings are yet to register their maiden win of the season. Babar Azam-led team lost their last game against defending champions Multan Sultans by seven wickets.

Lahore Qalandars Probable XI: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Ghulam, Samit Patel, Ben Dunk (wk), David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan.

Karachi Kings Probable XI: Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke (wk), Rohail Nazir, Mohammad Nabi, Lewis Gregory, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Amir, Umaid Asif, and Talha Ahsan/Faisal Akram.

Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings, Match 26, Pakistan Super League 2022.

Date and Time: February 18, 2022, Friday, 07:30 PM Local, 8:00 PM IST.

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Pitch: The pitch is expected to be good for the batters and there will be extra bounce for the fast bowlers.

Prediction: Lahore Qalandars will enter the contest as slightly favorites against Karachi Kings.