New Delhi: Match 12 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2016 will see the Karachi Kings (KK) going head-to-head against the Lahore Qalandars (LQ) on Friday in Sharjah.


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Lahore, with two points from 4 matches, find themselves at the bottom of the points table. Karachi, with an identical record, are one spot above them thanks to a better net run rate.


Who emerges on top in this battle of the laggards will be determined by the performance of their respective key players.


So here are some that are likely to alter the course of this crucial Friday encounter.


Shoaib Malik (KK): The skipper is yet to taste success in the tournament with either bat or ball. The all-rounder has just one wicket after four matches and one double-digit score. The Kings need their leader to hit form to progress to the next round.


Kevon Cooper (LQ): Cooper has just one wicket to his credit in three PSL outings. But the all-rounder's ability to dent opposition teams at crucial junctures and bowl accurately in the slog overs will be pivotal to Lahore's success.


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Ravi Bopara: The England batsman has been the best overseas batsman in the PSL so far. With scores of 40, 32* and 67, the right-hander will be Karachi's best trump card against Lahore.


Dwayne Bravo: The West Indian all-rounder has had a decent run in the PSL so far. With the right-hander contributing with the bat, Lahore now need him to chip in with some wickets.