PSL 2024: Match 6, KAR vs PES Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview:

The exhilarating action will continue in the Pakistan Super League 2024 as Karachi Kings (KAR) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will take on each other in Match 6 on Wednesday, February 21 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Karachi are coming into the game having lost their opening fixture against Multan Sultans by 55 runs. Hence, they find themselves languishing on the last spot of the points table with zero points to their name.

On the other hand, Peshawar are also coming into the game having lost their opening game against Quetta Gladiators by 16 runs. They’re ranked just above Karachi on the second last spot (5^th) with zero points to their name as well. In the upcoming fixture, both teams will be desperate for a win and get first points on the board.

Match Details:

Pitch Report

In the three matches played at the venue so far in the season, two have been won by teams chasing. The average first innings score has been 196 while the highest target chased is 188. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and bring the opposition under pressure with a mammoth score.

Click Here: KAR vs PES Live Score, Match 6

Probable Playing XI

Karachi Kings (KAR)

James Vince, Shan Masood (c), Saad Baig (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Aamir Khan

Peshawar Zalmi (PES)

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Salman Irshad

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Best Batter

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam played a brilliant knock of 68 (42) in the opening fixture with the help of four fours and four sixes. He’s likely to continue his form in the upcoming fixture and help his team get their first points on the board.

Probable Best Bowler

Peshawar Zalmi’s Salman Irshad was the leading wicket-taker of the first match with figures of 3/38 in four overs. The right-arm seamer will look to add more wickets to his tally in the upcoming fixture. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Team Batting First to win the match

Scenario 1

Peshawar Zalmi win the toss and bat

PP score – 50-60

PES - 190-210

Peshawar Zalmi win the match

Scenario 2

Karachi Kings win the toss and bat

PP score - 45-55

KAR- 180-200

Karachi Kings win the match    

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.