PSL 2022: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Bottom placed Karachi Kings will be taking on the Peshawar Zalmi in the 19th match of PSL 2022 at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. The Karachi Kings have lost all their games in the first phase of the tournament and have gone on a downward spiral completely. They will need to get their campaign going in the second phase and they do not have many games to get a look in. A win here might be getting a lot of confidence into the franchise going forward in the second phase.

Meanwhile, the Peshawar Zalmi are not far away from Karachi Kings as they are at the fifth position in the points table and have won just two of their six games so far. Their net run rate is the worst in the tournament so far and has started their second phase in Lahore with a loss as well. They still have a chance of making it to the playoffs and every game from here on is going to be very important for the franchise.

Match Details:

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 19

Venue: Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The wicket has so far imposed a better challenge for both the batters and the bowlers and any score on the board is not going to be easy for the chasing side. The franchise that wins the toss will definitely not mind batting first as scoreboard pressures have been really working in the favour of the first batting side.

Average score: 168( Last 12 T20 games )

Record of chasing teams: Won -6, Lost -6

Probable Playing XIs for Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi:

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (c), Ian Cockbrain, Mohammad Nabi, Sahibzada Farhan, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Taha, Chris Jordan, Imad Wasim, Usman Khan Shinwari, Umaid Asif

Peshawar Zalmi

Kamran Akmal(wk), Haider Ali, Liam Livingstone, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Hussain Talat, Wahab Riaz (c), Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir, Saqib Mahmood, Salman Irshad

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Head to Head

Overall games-14, Karachi Kings – 5, Peshawar Zalmi -9

Probable top performers

Probable best batter of the match: Babar Azam

Babar Azam is one of the best batters in the tournament and the skipper has accumulated 194 runs in 5 games so far. It has been a big surprise that Babar is yet to find his best touch despite the unbeaten 90 on a losing cause and the second phase should be a lot more productive for the batter. He needs to carry his franchise to his home with not many contributions around and a big inning is around the corner for him.

Probable best bowler of the match: Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan has played the one game so far in the tournament and he bowled really well against the Multan Sultans picking up two wickets in his first game. The England speedster can nail his yorkers and his wicket-taking abilities have always been a great skill that the captain cherishes to have.

Today’s match prediction: Karachi Kings;

Disclaimer: This 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.