Match Details
FAIS vs KARW, 2nd T20, National T20 Cup 2026 live
Faisalabad Region
Karachi Region Whites
Commentary
Karachi Region Whites (Probable XI): Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel (c), Omair Bin Yousuf, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Danish Aziz, Haroon Arshad, Arif Yaqoob, Mohammad Asghar, Saqib Khan, Muhammad Umar
Faisalabad Region (Probable XI): Muhammad Awais Zafar, Faham-ul-Haq, Muhammad Irfan Khan (c), Asim Ali Nasir (wk), Mubasir Khan, Asif Ali, Atiq-ur-Rehman, Khurram Shahzad, Zaman Khan, Ahmad Safi Abdullah, Mohammad Zeeshan
Preview by Mohammad Anab
The second match of the opening day of Pakistan's National T20 Cup 2025-26 will take place between the Group A sides, Faisalabad Region and Karachi Region Whites, at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, in what promises to be a lively contest between two sides eager to gain early momentum in the competition.
Faisalabad Region will look to make a strong impression with a squad that blends experience and youthful exuberance. Historically known for producing gritty cricketers and dependable performers in domestic competitions, Faisalabad will aim to rely on disciplined bowling and a steady batting approach. Their strategy is likely to revolve around building partnerships in the middle overs while ensuring the bowlers maintain control during the powerplay and at the death.
Last season, Faisalabad finished at the top of the Group C points table. However, they then lost in the quarter-final to Peshawar by three wickets. The side's leading run-getter was Awais Zafar with 127 runs from four innings. Left-arm seamer Shehzad Gul was the leading wicket-taker of the team with seven scalps.
The Muhammad Irfan Khan-led side has a strong, young bowling attack this year, including Momin Qamar and Zaman Khan.
Karachi Region Whites, meanwhile, arrive with a reputation for aggressive cricket and explosive batting talent. Teams from Karachi have traditionally thrived in the shortest format due to their attacking mindset, and the Whites will hope their top order can provide a flying start. If their power hitters find rhythm early, they could put significant pressure on the Faisalabad bowling attack.
Last season, Karachi Whites finished at the top of the Group B points table. However, they lost the quarter-final game to Multan by seven runs. Skipper Saud Shakeel was the side's leading run-getter of the season with 165 runs from five innings. Leggie Arif Yaqoob was the leading wicket-taker with seven scalps.
This year, the side has a strong batting line-up with the likes of Saim Ayub and Shan Masood.
Conditions are expected to favour attacking cricket, making the role of bowlers—particularly those capable of delivering tight overs in the middle phase—crucial. Since it is a night game, dew is likely to play a major role.
Who will win the game? Join us at 8:45 PM IST (8:15 PM Local Time) on Saturday for the live coverage.
The second match of the opening day of Pakistan's National T20 Cup 2025-26 will take place between the Group A sides, Faisalabad Region and Karachi Region Whites, at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, in what promises to be a lively contest between two sides eager to gain early momentum in the competition.
Faisalabad Region will look to make a strong impression with a squad that blends experience and youthful exuberance. Historically known for producing gritty cricketers and dependable performers in domestic competitions, Faisalabad will aim to rely on disciplined bowling and a steady batting approach. Their strategy is likely to revolve around building partnerships in the middle overs while ensuring the bowlers maintain control during the powerplay and at the death.
Last season, Faisalabad finished at the top of the Group C points table. However, they then lost in the quarter-final to Peshawar by three wickets. The side's leading run-getter was Awais Zafar with 127 runs from four innings. Left-arm seamer Shehzad Gul was the leading wicket-taker of the team with seven scalps.
The Muhammad Irfan Khan-led side has a strong, young bowling attack this year, including Momin Qamar and Zaman Khan.
Karachi Region Whites, meanwhile, arrive with a reputation for aggressive cricket and explosive batting talent. Teams from Karachi have traditionally thrived in the shortest format due to their attacking mindset, and the Whites will hope their top order can provide a flying start. If their power hitters find rhythm early, they could put significant pressure on the Faisalabad bowling attack.
Last season, Karachi Whites finished at the top of the Group B points table. However, they lost the quarter-final game to Multan by seven runs. Skipper Saud Shakeel was the side's leading run-getter of the season with 165 runs from five innings. Leggie Arif Yaqoob was the leading wicket-taker with seven scalps.
This year, the side has a strong batting line-up with the likes of Saim Ayub and Shan Masood.
Conditions are expected to favour attacking cricket, making the role of bowlers—particularly those capable of delivering tight overs in the middle phase—crucial. Since it is a night game, dew is likely to play a major role.
Who will win the game? Join us at 8:45 PM IST (8:15 PM Local Time) on Saturday for the live coverage.
Faisalabad Region Squad: Muhammad Irfan Khan (c), Ahmad Safi Abdullah, Afaq Afridi, Asif Ali, Asim Ali Nasir (wk), Atiq-ur-Rehman, Daniyal Ali Khan, Faham-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Zeeshan, Momin Qamar, Mubasir Khan, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Zaman Khan
Karachi Region Whites Squad: Saud Shakeel (c), Abdullah Fazal, Arif Yaqoob, Danish Aziz, Haroon Arshad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Asghar, Muhammad Hamza Sohail, Muhammad Umar, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rizwanullah, Saifullah Bangash (wk), Saim Ayub, Saqib Khan, Shan Masood