Karachi Kings will look to snap a four-match losing streak when they face Peshawar Zalmi in the 32nd game of the PSL 2026 on Wednesday at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore.
In David Warner's absence, Kings have lost all momentum following winning the first 3 games of the season. Moeen Ali, the interim captain, will be hoping who had experienced players can join the party in this contest. In contrast, Peshawar Zalmi have been the most notable team in this year's competition. Zalmi will be looking to keep their incredible run of seven wins and no losses going in this match.
KAR vs PES Match Details
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi - 32nd Match, Indian Premier League 2026
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: 22nd April 2026 at 03:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
KAR vs PES Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 216 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 224 |
| Win% batting 1st | 39 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 61 |
KAR vs PES Pitch Report
The pitch can slow down as the game goes on, making chasing slightly more difficult. Hence, teams that win the toss should ideally opt to bat first.
KAR vs PES Weather Report
The weather on match day at Lahore is expected to be clear and warm, with dry conditions all day.
KAR vs PES Last Five Matches
| PES ( Peshawar Zalmi) | W W W W W |
| KAR (Karachi Kings) | L L L L W |
KAR vs PES Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | KAR Won | PES Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
KAR vs PES Probable Playing XIs:
Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XIs
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Mohammad Basit
Karachi Kings Probable Playing XIs
Moeen Ali (c), Azam Khan (wk), Saad Baig, Jason Roy, Reeza Hendricks, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shahid Aziz, Adam Zampa, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza
Topmost Picks for KAR vs PESDream11 Prediction:
Top Picks - Karachi Kings
- Reeza Hendricks - Reeza Hendricks of South Africa has scored 51* and 49 runs in his last two matches for Karachi Kings.
- Khushdil Shah - Khushdil Shah's bowling has been a real challenge for Kings this season. He has taken seven wickets with an economy rate of 9.58.
Top Picks - Peshawar Zalmi
- Babar Azam - Babar Azam has scored 18, 71*, and 101* runs in his last 3 games for Peshawar Zalmi.
- Sufyan Muqeem - Sufyan Muqeem, a left-arm wrist spinner, is currently the leading wicket-taker in the competition. Sufyan has 17 scalps in seven matches, with an impressive economy rate of 6.71.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KAR vs PES Dream11 Team:
Kusal Mendis(C), Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali(VC), Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Hasan Ali
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain - Kusal Mendis, Sufiyan Muqeem
Vice-captain - Moeen Ali, Babar Azam
Wicketkeeper - Kusal Mendis
KAR vs PES Probable Winners:
Based on their present state, Peshawar Zalmi will be heavy favorites to defeat Karachi Kings. With Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam scoring regularly at the peak of the innings, the team leadership will be hoping for another clinical batting performance from Zalmi against Kings. On another hand, Karachi Kings must do something extraordinary to end Peshawar's unrivaled run in the competition. Considering the team combination, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.