PSL 2026: Match No. 17 of PSL 2026 will see Karachi Kings take on Peshawar Zalmi at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, April 9.
Karachi Kings have been in outstanding form so far and will look to keep their winning run going. On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi will aim to build momentum after a mixed start.
Karachi Kings Riding High
Karachi Kings are one of the in-form teams this season, having won all three of their matches. They currently sit second on the points table.
Their victories have come against Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars, and Rawalpindiz, showing their consistency across games. With confidence high, they’ll be looking to extend their unbeaten streak.
Peshawar Zalmi Looking to Build Momentum
Peshawar Zalmi have played only two matches so far. They started well with a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz.
However, their next match against Islamabad United was called off due to rain. With limited game time, Zalmi will be eager to get back into rhythm and add another win.
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Match Details
- Match: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi
- Date: April 9, 2026
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi is known for its short side boundaries, which often lead to plenty of big hits. Batters are likely to enjoy these conditions.
There could be some help for spinners as the game progresses, but overall, the pitch tends to favour batting.
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Won by KAR | 8 |
| Won by PES | 15 |
| Tied | – |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 11, 2016 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | May 17, 2025 |
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2026: Predicted Playing XIs
Karachi Kings:Â Muhammad Waseem, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Saad Baig, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (WK), Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2026: Full Squads
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan, Haroon Arshad, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Mohammad Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Sufyan Moqim, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Khalid Usman, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Subhan, James Vince, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Brian Bennett, Tanveer, Reeza Hendricks, Muhammad Waseem, Ihsanullah, Rizwanullah
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