RawalPindiz captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bowl first against Islamabad United in the 34th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday.
Playoff Implications at Stake
Three-time champions Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, entered the contest third on the points table with nine points from four wins in seven matches. One of their fixtures was abandoned due to rain, leaving them in contention for a playoff spot.
In stark contrast, the Mohammad Rizwan-led RawalPindiz have already been eliminated from playoff contention following a disappointing debut season. The side has suffered consecutive defeats, marking a challenging campaign for the franchise.
Squad Lineups
RawalPindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Sam Billings, Jalat Khan, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Dian Forrestor, Asif Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Razaullah, Mohammad Amir Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Cole McConchie, Usman Khawaja, and Saad Masood.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Mark Chapman, Nisar Ahmed, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameen Gul, Sameer Minhas, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Faiq, Mohsin Riaz, Chris Green, and Mohammad Salman Mirza.
This is a developing story and will be updated with further details.
