RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lahore Qalandars in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The Gladiators, led by Saud Shakeel, entered the contest with momentum on their side following a resounding 80-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi in their opening match.
The comprehensive performance showcased their batting firepower and bowling discipline, setting a strong tone for the season.
Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars, captained by Shaheen Shah Afridi, are looking to bounce back from a disappointing start.
They were convincingly beaten by defending champions Islamabad United in their opening fixture, losing by eight wickets.
With pride at stake and a desire to regain form, Lahore will be seeking a turnaround in tonight’s high-stakes clash.
Both sides have fielded strong line-ups with a mix of experience and emerging talent.
Lahore Qalandars Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wicketkeeper), Sikandar Raza, Jahandad Khan, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Afridi (captain), Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi.
Quetta Gladiators Playing XI
Saud Shakeel (captain), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Head-to-Head record
The head-to-head record between the two sides is evenly balanced. Out of 18 encounters in PSL history, both Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators have won nine matches each.
