Karachi Kings will take on Peshawar Zalmi in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 played at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday.
Karachi Kings won all their matches and are currently holding second position in the points table with six points. They defeated Rawalpindi in the last match, successfully chasing a target of 198 runs. Azam Khan was the top scorer for Kings, scoring 74 runs off 34 balls.
On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi have secured two victories and currently stand in fourth position in the points table with five points. They won their last match against Hyderabad Kingsmen on the last ball of the match. Captain Babar Azam was the standout performer for the Zalmi, scoring 43 runs off 37 balls.
PSL 2026, Match 17: KAR vs PSZ Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
KAR vs PES Match Details
Match: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, 17th Match
Date: 9th April 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Live Streaming: YouTube
KAR vs PES Weather Report
Temperature | 25°C |
Rain Possibility | 0% |
Average 1st innings Score | 170 |
Best Suited For | Spinners (65%) |
Pitch Report - National Stadium
PSL 2026 pitch at National Stadium in Karachi is usually batting-friendly because of its flat surface, good pace, and true bounce that favour stroke-makers. The average first-innings score at this venue is 170 runs.
Win Batting First: 27%
Win Bowling First: 73%
Average Scores
Average 1st Innings: 170
Average 2nd Innings: 160
KAR vs PES Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
KAR | W, W, W, L, L |
PES | W, W, L, L, W |
KAR vs PES Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
KAR Wins - 3
PES Wins - 7
Top Batters to Watch - KAR vs PES
Azam Khan (KAR): 102 runs in this tournament
David Warner (KAR): 93 runs in this tournament
Babar Azam (PES): 82 runs in this tournament
Top Bowlers to Watch - KAR vs PES
Hasan Ali (KAR): 8 wickets in this tournament
Iftikhar Ahmed (PES): 4 wickets in this tournament
Sufiyan Muqeem (PES): 4 wickets in this tournament
KAR vs PES Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If KAR bats first
Powerplay Score: 40-55
Predicted Total: 160-170
Match Result: PES to win
Scenario 2: If PES bats first
Powerplay Score: 55-60
Predicted Total: 170-190
Match Result: PES to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
Team | Players |
KAR | Azam Khan, Salman Agha |
PES | Kusal Mendis, Michael Bracewell |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
Team | Players |
KAR | Muhammad Waseem, Khushdil Shah |
PES | Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed |
KAR vs PES Predicted Playing XIs
Karachi Kings (KAR)
Reeza Hendricks/David Warner (c), Azam Khan (wk), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Hasan Ali.
Peshawar Zalmi (PES)
Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Mohammad Haris, Farhan Yousuf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Why Peshawar Zalmi is the favourite
Balanced squad
Good finisher
Solid all-rounder
KAR vs PES Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Peshawar Zalmi are the favourites to win this Pakistan Super League 2026 match. Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris and Iftikhar Ahmed are expected to be the key performers.
Prediction:Peshawar Zalmi to win