The Pakistan Super League 2026 continues with a clash between the tournament’s unstoppable force and a team desperately searching for answers. Peshawar Zalmi, the only unbeaten side in the competition with seven wins from eight matches, take on the Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Peshawar has been the standout team in this year’s competition, and they will be keen to maintain their tremendous run of form.
In a game played in Karachi earlier this month, Peshawar Zalmi registered a mammoth 159-run win over Karachi Kings. That result sums up the gulf between these two sides right now.
Karachi Kings, meanwhile, have lost all momentum. In the absence of David Warner, they have lost four matches in a row after winning their first three. Interim captain Moeen Ali will be hoping that experienced players can come to the party in this contest, but against a Zalmi side that looks unbeatable, the task is monumental.
Peshawar has already become the first franchise to qualify for the playoffs this season. With Babar Azam in sublime form and Sufyan Muqeem leading the wicket-taking charts, they are the clear favorites to win this match and continue their unbeaten run.
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Win Probability
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KK vs PZ Match Details
| Match | Pakistan Super League 2026, 32nd Match |
| Date | Wednesday, 22 April 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Streaming (TV) | PAK: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports, BAN: T Sports, UAE: OSN Sports and Tapmad |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | FanCode |
KK vs PZ Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar’s recent form reads W, W, W, W, W, with seven wins from eight matches. Their key strength is a balanced and consistent squad firing on all cylinders. Babar Azam has been in sublime form, scoring 18, 71, and 101 in his last three innings. Kusal Mendis has been equally destructive, scoring 83 off 44 in the last game. The bowling attack is led by Sufyan Muqeem, the leading wicket-taker in the competition with 17 scalps at an excellent economy rate of 6.71. Ali Raza and Mohammad Basit have provided excellent support. The psychological edge is immense, they are unbeaten and have already qualified for the playoffs
Karachi Kings
Karachi’s recent form reads L, L, L, L, W, with four consecutive losses. Their key strength is individual brilliance. Reeza Hendricks has shown decent form, scoring 51* and 49 in his last two matches. Khushdil Shah has been effective with the ball, picking up seven wickets at an economy rate of 9.58. Their concern is consistency, Salman Agha has just 86 runs in seven outings, a sheer disappointment. They are missing David Warner, and the team has lost all momentum. Their psychological challenge is breaking a four-match losing streak against the tournament’s best side.
KK vs PZ Probable Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi Probable XI-
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Mohammad Basit.
Karachi Kings Probable XI-
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.
KK vs PZ Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Last 5 Matches | |
| KK Won | 03 |
| PZ Won | 02 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
KK vs PZ Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at Gaddafi Stadium in the ongoing PSL season is around 181 runs. The highest total posted here this season was 225 runs. The pitch is excellent for batting, offering pace and bounce. Pacers will get some help early on, but batters can score freely once set. Spinners will find some turn on the dry surface.
KK vs PZ Weather Report
The weather for the game will be sunny with light winds. The humidity will be around 15%. No rain is forecast, ensuring a full and uninterrupted match.
KK vs PZ Toss Prediction
Gaddafi Stadium has been an excellent venue for teams batting second. Nine matches out of fourteen played at the venue have been won by chasing teams. With that record in mind, both captains will be keen to win the toss and bowl first on this surface.
KK vs PZ Match Prediction
This is a clash between the tournament’s unstoppable force and a team desperately searching for answers.
Peshawar Zalmi are unbeaten in seven matches and have already qualified for the playoffs. Babar Azam is in sublime form, scoring 18, 71, and 101 in his last three innings. Kusal Mendis is equally destructive. Sufyan Muqeem is the leading wicket-taker with 17 scalps. Ali Raza bowled brilliantly with 3/9 in the last game. They have the best batting lineup, the best bowling attack, and the best form.
Karachi Kings have Reeza Hendricks in decent form. Khushdil Shah has been effective with the ball. Adam Zampa is a world-class spinner. They have won three of the last five meetings. But they have lost four in a row, are missing David Warner, and Salman Agha has been a sheer disappointment.
The key battle will be Karachi’s top order against Peshawar’s spin attack. If Muqeem and Bracewell can dismiss Hendricks and Roy early, Karachi’s middle order could collapse. If Karachi’s batters survive, they have a fighting chance.
Expect Peshawar’s superior form, depth, and balance to prove decisive.
We predict that Peshawar Zalmi will register a comfortable win over Karachi Kings.
KK vs PZ Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper– Kusal Mendis, Azam Khan
- Batters- Babar Azam, Reeza Hendricks, Jason Roy
- All-rounders- Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers- Sufyan Muqeem, Adam Zampa, Ali Raza
Captain (C) Pick- Babar Azam.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Sufyan Muqeem.
