Karachi Kings begin their title defence against a Lahore Qalandars side that finished as runners-up last season. Both teams have made notable changes to their squads over the off-season, and this opener is expected to set the tone for the rest of the group stage.
Karachi Kings will be looking to their top order to set a strong platform early, while Qalandars’ bowling attack, one of the most consistent in the competition last year, will look to exploit any early wobbles.