The expansion era reaches its first major double-header Thursday live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. The league's most expensive new franchise, the Rawalpindiz, face off against the star-studded Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium. In this Match 10 encounter, the "Pindiz" look to secure a landmark victory against a Karachi side led by the legendary David Warner. As the HBL PSL 11 moves into April, the competition is at fever pitch. Under the revised 2026 schedule, the tournament remains centralized in Lahore and Karachi to manage national resources amid the ongoing energy conservation policy. This high-stakes night fixture features the world's most expensive PSL signing, [[/fighter/naseem-shah/36653/:Naseem Shah]], leading the Pindiz's attack against the aggressive "Warner Revolution" of the Kings. Acquired for a record PKR 245 crore, the "Pindiz" have built a squad centered on pure pace and tactical experience. Led by captain [[/fighter/mohammad-rizwan-rizi/36647/:Mohammad Rizwan]] and head coach Grant Bradburn, their strategy relies on the lethal duo of [[/fighter/naseem-shah/36653/:Naseem Shah]] and Mohammad Amir. With Daryl Mitchell providing middle-order stability and the innovation of Yasir Khan at the top, Rawalpindi aims to intimidate the Kings with high-velocity bowling and clinical game management. The Kings have reinvented themselves in 2026 under the captaincy of David Warner. Their philosophy is one of total aggression, supported by the power of Azam Khan and the all-round versatility of Moeen Ali. Their bowling relies on the world-class leg-spin of [[/fighter/adam-zampa/40363/:Adam Zampa]] to control the middle overs, making them a formidable threat on the balanced Lahore surface. Key Player Matchups to Watch • [[/fighter/naseem-shah/36653/:Naseem Shah]] vs David Warner: The most expensive bowler in PSL history against the legendary Aussie opener. Naseem's 150kph thunderbolts vs. Warner's aggressive horizontal-bat shots will be the highlight of the Powerplay. • [[/fighter/mohammad-rizwan-rizi/36647/:Mohammad Rizwan]] vs Adam Zampa: A battle of wits. Rizwan's tactical accumulation against the flight and deceptive googlies of Zampa in the middle overs. • Mohammad Amir vs Azam Khan: The master of swing and guile against the most powerful hitter in Pakistan. Amir's death-over yorkers versus Azam's 360-degree boundary-hitting.