Fans of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) anxiously anticipate the thrilling matchup between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings each year.
The much anticipated match, which is also known as the PSL’s El Clasico, is scheduled to take place on February 19 (Sunday) at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena, and tickets are already on sale.
Yet others than just the supporters of the two teams are eager for this game. Qalandar children are equally excited for this intense game.
Zaman Khan discussed the significance of the Lahore vs. Karachi match after defending 15 runs in the final over of Qalandars’ opening match to give them a winning start in PSL 8.
“The Karachi vs Lahore game is next level because the whole world watches it,” he shared.
“There is always a tough competition between the two teams and everyone enjoys it. We are really looking forward to this contest,” added the young bowler who rose to fame after representing Qalandars in PSL last year.
The right-arm pacer bagged 18 wickets in 13 matches in PSL 2022. He was the third-best bowler in last year’s tournament.
Players Pre-Match Views on #LQvKK#qalandarhum #qalandarscity #sochnabemanahai #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/p9SFKutUIH
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 18, 2023
Tahir Baig, a member of the Qalandars team since their class of 2022, will keep rooting for his group.
“I have been watching Karachi vs Lahore with full excitement even when I wasn’t part of Qalandars. This time, I am a part of their squad so I am more excited,” he said.
Baig defeated Sulans in the opening game by scoring 32 runs off of 26 balls.
Young cricketer Shahwaiz Irfan, a Qalandars player, is eager to see Matthew Wade take on Shaheen Shah Afridi.
“Entire country is glued to their screens when Lahore and Karachi play. I am more excited to watch Matthew Wade and Shaheen Shah Afridi. It will be fun,” he highlighted.
After the Kings signed Wade, the rivalry between Wade and Shaheen has gained attention. The two rivals have a turbulent history dating back to Australia’s semi-final match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021.
To steal the game from Pakistan, Wade hit Shaheen for three straight sixes.
