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

Karachi Kings are all set to take on the Peshawar Zalmi in a bottom of the table clash in the 11th game of PSL 2022 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Both teams have been on a downward spiral so far while the Karachi Kings are yet to reigster a win in the season with three consecutive losses. Skipper Babar Azam is yet to fire at the top and the whole team dynamic will change once the former gets going.

Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, had started off with a win against the Quetta Gladiators but went on to lose their next two games. They have been outplayed two times and it has taken a big toll on their net run rate as well. The experienced hands of Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz have to put their hands up for the franchise and they have to better their net run rate as well.

Match Details:

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 11

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

Hardly, there has been low scoring games so far at the National Stadium in Karachi and the pitch has shown excellent signs for batting. Any score above 170 is going to be difficult to chase despite the dew factor, and the bowlers will have to come up with different plans to stay one step ahead of the batters.

Average score: 161 (9 matches in PSL 2022)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 3

Probable Playing XIs for Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi:

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Sahibzada Farhan, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Taha, Aamer Yamin, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Umaid Asif

Peshawar Zalmi

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal(wk), Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Hussain Talat, Wahab Riaz (c), Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir, Arish Ali Khan, Salman Irshad

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Head to Head

Overall games-13, Karachi Kings – 5, Peshawar Zalmi -8

Probable top performers

Probable best batter of the match: Sharjeel Khan

Sharjeel Khan has been one of the positives for the Karachi Kings so far, despite the team losing three games in a row and he is likely to continue his good form at the top. The left-hander has scored 113 runs so far in 3 innings with one-half century and he will be crucial to the success of the Karachi King’s side along with skipper Babar Azam.

Probable best bowler of the match: Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim hasn’t been able to provide the breakthroughs consistently but has managed to keep the economy rate under control. The left-arm spinner picked up one wicket for 28 runs in the previous match and bowled an economical spell in the game against Quetta Gladiators. He can be a difficult bowler to play in the first six overs and he will be very effective with the proper usage of his skills.

Today’s match prediction: Karachi Kings to win the match.

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.