Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Prediction

Here are the Predictions for Pakistan Super League 2026, 17th Match - Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, to be played on the 9th of April at the National Stadium Karachi.

Match Prediction - Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi

LIVE SCORES - 17th Match - Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (National Stadium Karachi)

Ground Stat:

Average First Innings Total at National Stadium Karachi (PSL) - 173

Average Second Innings Total at National Stadium Karachi (PSL) - 165

Current Form Peshawar Zalmi:

Peshawar Zalmi are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 2 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League 2026 is Babar Azam with 82 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League 2026 is Iftikhar Ahmed with 4 scalps under his belt.

Peshawar Zalmi have won their previous match against Hyderabad Kingsmen by 4 wickets.

Hyderabad Kingsmen batted first and they posted a total of 145 before being bowled out. Maaz Sadaqat and Saim Ayub hit a couple of good looking boundaries before getting dismissed. The middle order including Sharjeel Khan and Usman Khan failed terribly and got out cheaply. It was Kusal Perera, who played really well while wickets kept falling in regular succession at the other end. He made 58 runs off 35 balls and helped Karachi Kings get past the 140 run mark, finishing at 145 in their innings.

During the chase, Peshawar Zalmi lost the key wicket of Mohammad Haris quite early into the innings. After his dismissal, Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis played really well and made 43 and 27 runs respectively. Michael Bracewell also contributed healthily and made 25 runs. A couple of hiccups happened in the latter part of the innings. However, Iftikhar Ahmed and Aamir Jamal batted patiently to win the game for Peshawar Zalmi on the last ball of the match with 4 wickets in hand.

Current Form Karachi Kings:

Karachi Kings are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 3 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League 2026 is Azam Khan with 102 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League 2026 is Hasan Ali with 8 scalps under his belt.

Karachi Kings have won their previous match against Rawalpindi Pindiz by 5 wickets.

Rawalpindi Pindiz batted first and they posted a total of 197 for 6 in 20 overs. Yasir Khan and Kamran Ghulam got out cheaply. After their dismissals, Daryl Mitchell showcased a good range of shots and smashed 65 runs off just 41 balls, collecting 5 fours and 3 sixes. Sam Billings also contributed healthily and scored 58 runs in 35 balls to help Rawalpindi Pindiz get to 197 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Muhammad Waseem and David Warner hit a couple of good looking boundaries early on. After Waseem got out, the run rate slowed down. David Warner and Salman Agha also throwed their wicket away when it mattered the most. It was then that Azam Khan took the responsibility of taking Karachi Kings over the line. He smashed 74 runs in just 34 balls, stayed not out and helped Karachi Kings get home in the last over with 5 wickets in hand.

Batting Stats T20

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Karachi Kings

David Warner, Moeen Ali, Shan Masood, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Johnson Charles, Mohammad Waseem, Ihsanullah, Shahid Aziz, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, M. Hamza Sohail, Saad Baig, Aaqib Ilyas, Rizwanullah

Peshawar Zalmi

Babar Azam (c), Aaron Hardie, Sufyan Muqeem, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, James Vince, Abdul Samad, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris (wk), Ali Raza, Aamir Jamal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Subhan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Maaz Sadaqat, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kashif Ali.

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Peshawar Zalmi

Who will win? – Karachi Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi), Salman Agha (Karachi Kings)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Sufiyan Muqeem (Peshawar Zalmi), Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings)

Most Sixes – Farhan Yousaf (Peshawar Zalmi), Khushdil Shah (Karachi Kings)

Player of the Match – Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings)

Team Scores Batting first – Karachi Kings 160+, Peshawar Zalmi 150+

Match Handicap : Karachi Kings

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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