KAR vs PES Match Preview

The Karachi Kings will face the Peshawar Zalmi in their third home game of the season. It has been a batting-friendly wicket, with teams batting first scoring over 200 runs in both matches. Kings got off to a winning start by chasing down a 235-run target against the Multan Sultans in their first game at the same venue. Peshawar Zalmi also scored 200+ in their first game and won by an impressive 80 runs. In the two-second matches, both teams struggled with the bat and suffered a heavy defeat. Kings' captain David Warner appears to be struggling with his bat at the top and must make a significant comeback in this game.

KAR vs PES Match Details 

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – 11th Match, Pakistan Super League 2025

Venue: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi

Date & Time: 21th April 2025 at 08:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

KAR vs PES Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

KAR vs PES Pitch Report

Karachi's National Stadium has always produced high-scoring games. The team batting first will attempt to score more than 180 runs.

KAR vs PES Weather Report

This match is expected to occur under clear skies and temperatures hovering around 26 degrees. 

KAR vs PES Last Five Matches

KAR ( Karachi Kings )	L W L W L
PES ( Peshawar Zalmi )	L L L W W

KAR vs PES Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PES Won	KAR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	14	4	10	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

KAR vs PES Probable Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings Probable Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XIs

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitchell Owen, George Linde, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza

Topmost Picks for KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Karachi Kings

• James Vince – James Vince is expected to have his debut for the Karachi Kings in this match. Warner was sensational in the BBL this season
• Hasan Ali –  Hasan Ali had a fantastic season as the Karachi Kings' standout bowler last year. With 14 wickets in the season, he was the leading wicket-taker.

Top Picks – Peshawar Zalmi

• Mohammad Haris – Mohammad Haris has been an inspiration with the bat, scoring 100 runs in two games at a strike rate of 181.81. 
• Alzarri Joseph –  Alzarri Joseph took three wickets in two games, but his economy rate is a steep 11.50.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KAR vs PES Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Haris, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Seifert, Saim Ayub(C), Babar Azam, James Vince, David Warner, Khushdil Shah(VC), Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Hasan Ali

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for KAR vs PES Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Haris(VC), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Seifert, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, James Vince(C), David Warner, Khushdil Shah, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Hasan Ali

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, James Vince

Vice-captain – Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Haris

KAR vs PES Probable Winners:

The two sides are locked in a dead heat. However, the visitors possess a slightly more powerful and extensive batting lineup, including reliable finishers in their lower middle order. To make a strong comeback in this game, the hosts must get some of their key players to regain form. In our match prediction, the Peshawar Zalmi will start as the favorites. Considering the team combination, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.