Toss Sets Stage for New Franchise’s First Ever Match
RawalPindiz captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in the third match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The match marks a historic moment as the new franchise makes its debut in the tournament’s history.
Champions vs Debutants
The fixture pits the 2017 champion Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, against the league’s newest side. This is the first-ever meeting between the two teams, adding a layer of intrigue to the early season encounter.
Playing XIs Announced
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousuf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamir Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza.
RawalPindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Amad Butt, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi.
The decision to bat first places immediate pressure on the debutant side’s top order, while Zalmi will look to their experienced bowling attack to make early inroads. The match continues the opening weekend of PSL 11, following Lahore Qalandars’ victory in the tournament opener.
