The clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars has started in Dubai with the latter sent to bowl first following the toss. Karachi have won both of their previous two games while Lahore failed to register any points as they stand last in the points table.

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been included in the Qalandars team. He has been the best bowler for the Lahore-based franchise until now. Being the most economical bowler of his team, he took 2 wickets in 2 matches.

After Yasir Shah bowled out Joe Denly following his cameo of 28 off 14, Mustafiz dismissed Babar Azam for a duck. Mustafiz bowled a wicket-maiden over was followed by another dismissal in the next over as Sunil Narine sent Khurram Manzur back to the hut on 8 runs.

Ravi Bopara and Colin Ingram shared a 50-run stand in order to take the team to a decent total after losing three early wickets. Ingram made 28 runs and got out as Umar Akmal took an eye-stunning catch following a delivery from Yasir.
Mohammad Rizwan managed to make only 1 run before Narine picked up his wicket. Both Imad Wasim and Shahid Afridi were dismissed by Sohail Khan scoring 15 and 6 runs, respectively.

Despite a regular fall of wickets at the other end, Bopara kept the score ticking and amassed 50 runs from 34 deliveries while remaining not out. Mohammad Irfan Jnr. helped the England batsman to take the total past 150 with his innings of 16 runs.

Score:
Karachi Kings - 153/7 (20 overs)

Karachi Kings (Playing XI): Khurram Manzoor, Joe Denly, Babar Azam, Colin Ingram, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imad Wasim (c), Shahid Afridi, Tymal Mills, Usman Khan, Mohammad Irfan Jnr.