PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League, 2025 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Match – 11 | April 21 – Can KK come back after a 6-wicket loss?

KK vs PZ Match Analysis

The 11th game of the Pakistan Super League 2025 will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 21, 2025, at 9:00 PM BST, between the Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi.

Karachi Kings are now in third place in the league standings after two victories and two defeats. When facing PZ, Captain David Warner will be aiming for a better batting performance from the team.

Peshawar Zalmi, on the other side, defeated Multan Sultans handily to end their two-match losing streak. In this match, captain Babar Azam will be hopeful that the team can continue to play at their level with bat and ball.

In the competition’s twenty-one meetings between the two teams, Peshawar Zalmi had a definite edge with fifteen wins to the KK’s six.

KK vs PZ Team Preview & Squads

Karachi Kings

In the batting department, the Karachi Kings will depend heavily on skipper David Warner, Khushdil Shah, James Vince, Tim Seifert, Irfan Khan, and Mohammad Nabi to contribute the majority of the runs.

In their last outing, the Kings struggled to find momentum and managed just 128 runs for seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

With 30 off 37 deliveries, Tim Seifert, who also took wickets, was the most impressive batsman. Saad Baig chipped in with 20 runs from 17 balls, hitting four boundaries, while lower-order batter Abbas Afridi provided a late flourish with a brisk 24 that included three sixes.

On the bowling front, Kings will look to Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Aamer Jamal, and Mohammad Nabi to provide key breakthroughs.

In the previous fixture, medium-pacer Hasan Ali led the bowling effort, returning impressive figures of 2 for 28 from his four overs.

Karachi Kings Squads

Karachi Kings

Aamer Jamal, Zahid Mahmood, Omair Yousuf, Abbas Afridi, Tim Seifert, David Warner, Hasan Ali, Muhammad Riazullah, Adam Milne, Kane Williamson, Irfan Khan, Mir Hamza, Fawad Ali, Shan Masood, James Vince, Litton Das, Khushdil Shah, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nabi  

Peshawar Zalmi

In the batting lineup, Peshawar Zalmi will count on the likes of Saim Ayub, skipper Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Haris, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Hussain Talat to lead the charge with the bat.

Mohammad Haris has been in terrific form this season, amassing 145 runs in three matches, and has been a standout performer for the side.

On the bowling front, the team will be banking on Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, and Mitchell Owen to provide crucial breakthroughs at key moments.

Peshawar Zalmi Squads 

Peshawar Zalmi

George Linde, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Haris, Arif Yaqoob, Babar Azam, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Nahid Rana, Max Bryant, Alzarri Joseph, Mehran Mumtaz, Ahmed Daniyal, Najibullah Zadran, Luke Wood, Hussain Talat, Corbin Bosch,  Mitchell Owen, Saim Ayub, Ali Raza, Mohammad Ali

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi outfield report

National Stadium, Karachi

For teams batting second, Karachi’s National Cricket Stadium has proven to be a respectable venue. The chasing team won the last game played at the location.

Clear skies and mild winds are the predicted weather conditions for the match.

With a little assistance from the fast bowlers, the surface set up for the match will be great for batting. 

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

KK won one of their last five games, while PZ won the others. 

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the Karachi Kings have a 55% chance of winning.