Like every year, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) fans are eagerly waiting for the high-octane clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.
The much-awaited contest, which is also dubbed as El Clasico of PSL, is all set to take place on February 19 at Karachi's National Bank Cricket Arena (NBCA).
Where fans of Lahore and Karachi are excited for this contest, there are youngsters of Qalandars who are also gearing up for this high-intensity game.
Zaman Khan, who defended 15 runs in last over to hand Qalandars a winning start against Multan Sultans in PSL 8, talked about the importance of Lahore vs Karachi.
"There is next level of Karachi vs Lahore game because the whole world watches it," he shared.
"There is always 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 and was the third best bowler in last year's tournament.
Tahir Baig, who found his feet in Qalandars' squad through their class of 2022, will continue supporting his team.
"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 scored 32 runs off 26 balls in his first match against Sultans.
Qalandars' another young cricketer Shahwaiz Irfan is also looking forward to watching Matthew Wade vs Shaheen Shah Afridi.
"Whole Pakistan watches when Lahore and Karachi play. I am more excited to watch Matthew Wade and Shaheen Shah Afridi. It will be fun," he highlighted.
Wade vs Shaheen rivalry has been hyped up since Kings picked up Wade. The Australian had smashed Shaheen for three consecutive sixes to take the game away from Pakistan during the semi-final contest in T20 World Cup 2021.