The 32nd match of Pakistan Super League 2026 will see Karachi Kings take on Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium. Both teams come into this match with very different momentum, making it an interesting contest.
Match Details
| Match | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
Match Preview
Karachi Kings are struggling in the tournament. They have lost four matches in a row and are placed in the lower half of the table. In their last match, they chased 208 but were all out for 196, losing by 11 runs.
Peshawar Zalmi are in excellent form. They are unbeaten so far with seven wins and are at the top of the table. In their last game, they scored 255 runs and then bowled out the opponent for 137. Captain Babar Azam scored a brilliant century.
This match will be a big challenge for Karachi Kings as they try to stop a strong Zalmi side.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 29°C |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Best Suited For | Spinners |
Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is usually good for batting. High scores are common here, especially in the first innings. Bowlers need to be very accurate.
As the match goes on, spinners may get some help from the surface.
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Average Scores:
| Innings | Runs |
|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 178 |
| 2nd Innings | 158 |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| KAR | L, L, L, L, W |
| PES | W, W, W, W, W |
Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| KAR | 3 |
| PES | 7 |
Top Batters to Watch
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | PES | 413 |
| Babar Azam | PES | 401 |
| Azam Khan | KAR | 187 |
Top Bowlers to Watch
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Sufiyan Muqeem | PES | 17 |
| Hasan Ali | KAR | 11 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | PES | 10 |
Players Likely to Hit Most Sixes
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| KAR | Moeen Ali, Azam Khan |
| PES | Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis |
Players Likely to Hit Most Fours
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| KAR | Jason Roy, Reeza Hendricks |
| PES | Babar Azam, Farhan Yousaf |
Predicted Playing XIs
Karachi Kings (KAR)
| Players |
|---|
| Moeen Ali (c) |
| Azam Khan (wk) / Saad Baig |
| Jason Roy |
| Reeza Hendricks |
| Salman Agha |
| Khushdil Shah |
| Abbas Afridi |
| Shahid Aziz |
| Adam Zampa |
| Hasan Ali |
| Mir Hamza |
Peshawar Zalmi (PES)
| Players |
|---|
| Babar Azam (c) |
| Mohammad Haris (wk) |
| Kusal Mendis |
| Farhan Yousaf |
| Aaron Hardie |
| Michael Bracewell |
| Iftikhar Ahmed |
| Sufiyan Muqeem |
| Abdul Samad |
| Ali Raza |
| Mohammad Basit |
Why Peshawar Zalmi Are Favourites
- Strong and balanced team
- Excellent recent form
- Powerful top-order batting
KAR vs PES Match Prediction
Peshawar Zalmi look stronger in all departments. Their batting lineup is in top form, and their bowlers are also performing well.
Karachi Kings will need a special performance to win this match.
Final Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win
