{"id":13298,"date":"2017-02-27T16:34:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T06:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=13298"},"modified":"2017-02-27T16:34:15","modified_gmt":"2017-02-27T06:34:15","slug":"we-must-win-against-lahore-in-potential-playoff-decider-says-sangakara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/we-must-win-against-lahore-in-potential-playoff-decider-says-sangakara\/","title":{"rendered":"We must win against Lahore in potential playoff decider, says Sangakara"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DUBAI: Karachi kings know that they cannot afford to lose their match against arch rivals Lahore Qalandars since a loss will seriously diminish their chances of qualifying for the play-offs of the second edition of the Pakistan Super League.<br \/>\n\u201cWe are in a dangerous position right now after losing the last match [against Quetta Gladiators],\u201d admitted Karachi Kings skipper Kumar Sangakkara, while talking to reporters. \u201cWe made some big mistakes in the last match; we wasted too many balls and in the end set up a low total for a team like Quetta.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cA score of 180 would have been a good total to defend. Our bowlers were also unable to take wickets.\u201d He admitted.<br \/>\nThe legendary Sri Lankan player knows they can\u2019t afford any mistakes. \u201cWe have to work on our weak areas and come up with a good combination of players,\u201d he said. \u201cThe next match is against Lahore, who have impressed so far and seem to be in good form. We have to work really hard since that is a must-win match.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cThe next two matches are crucial for us and must win both if we are to make it to the play-offs,\u201d he said. \u201cWe hope to see some good cricket from our players.\u201d<br \/>\nLahore, on the other hand, are well-aware of their position since a loss against Karachi will be enough for them to named as the tournament\u2019s worst side for the second year running after they lost their last game to Peshawar Zalmi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DUBAI: Karachi kings know that they cannot afford to lose their match against arch rivals Lahore Qalandars since a loss will seriously diminish their chances of qualifying for the play-offs of the second edition of the Pakistan Super League. \u201cWe are in a dangerous position right now after losing the last match [against Quetta Gladiators],\u201d 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