πππππ :βΒ Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings
ππππ : May 17,Saturdayβ
ππππ : 20:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ππππππππππ :β Pakistan Super League, 2025
Kings Aim to Reign Supreme in Rawalpindi Clash
- The average 1st innings score at Rawalpindi is 216 runs.
- Teams batting 1st won 6 of the last 7 matches at Rawalpindi.
- Peshawar Zalmi lost two of the last three matches played at Rawalpindi.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PSZ vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis
Peshawar Zalmi lockhorns against Karachi Kings in match 27 of Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Saturday, 17th May, 2025. The match is slated to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi and the scheduled start time is 20:30 PM IST.
Peshawar Zalmi are coming off a 7 wicket win over Multan Sultans where they bowled out the SUltans for 108 runs and then chased down the target in 13 overs. On the other hand Karachi Kings are coming off a 4 wicket win over the Lahore Qalandars in a rain affected game where they chased down 168 runs with 3 balls to spare.
Current Standings – Karachi Kings stand at 2nd place with 10 points in 8 matches ( 5 wins & 3 losses) and on the other hand Peshawar Zalmi stand at 5th place with 8 points in 8 matches (4 wins & 4 losses).
TEAMS PREVIEW
Peshawar Zalmi Preview
Peshawar Zalmi have experienced a season of fluctuating fortunes. After a sluggish start, dropping two of their initial three fixtures, they’ve shown resilience with three victories in their subsequent five outings. They currently ride a two-match winning streak, their most recent triumph coming against the Multan Sultans.
Electing to bowl first, Peshawar Zalmi put in a disciplined bowling performance, bundling out the Sultans for a modest total of 108 runs in 19.1 overs. Right-arm medium pacer Ahmed Daniyal spearheaded the attack, claiming impressive figures of 3 for 17.
Left-arm spinner Maaz Sadaqat (2 for 12) and left-arm seamer Luke Wood (2 for 18) provided excellent support. The Zalmi then made light work of the chase, reaching the target comfortably within 13 overs. Opening batsman Saim Ayub struck a fluent 49 off 33 deliveries, while overseas recruit Max Bryant provided the finishing touches with an aggressive unbeaten knock of 38 from just 20 balls.
Mitchell Owen, who recently signed with Punjab Kings, has departed the Peshawar Zalmi squad. However, the remainder of their international contingent is expected to stay on. Left-arm pacer Luke Wood, who had returned to England, is now en route to rejoin the Zalmi setup, though his availability against the Kings will be a game-time decision.
Karachi Kings Preview
The Karachi Kings have showcased dominant form this season, demonstrating strength with both bat and ball and emerging victorious in tight contests. Impressively, out of their five wins, the Kings have secured three while chasing and two when setting a total.
In their most recent encounter, the Karachi Kings opted to bowl first and conceded 160 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 15 overs. Abbas Afridi was the only bowler to escape punishment, finishing with figures of 4 wickets for 27 runs in his 3-over spell, while the other bowlers faced some aggressive hitting.
The Kings’ opening pair of David Warner (24 runs) and Tim Seifert (24 runs) provided a solid foundation with a 40-run opening stand. However, it was Irfan Khan who played a scintillating innings, smashing 48 runs off just 21 balls, including five towering sixes, to propel the Kings to a memorable victory.
James Vince has been the linchpin of the Kings’ batting lineup, amassing 294 runs in 8 matches at an impressive average of 42. He has already notched up one century and two half-centuries. Tim Seifert has also been in fine form, scoring 200 runs at a striking strike rate of 144.92. Conversely, their captain, David Warner, hasn’t quite found his peak form and has had a relatively quiet season thus far, scoring 164 runs at an average of just 20.5.
In the bowling attack, Abbas Afridi leads the wicket-takers with 15 scalps, closely followed by Hasan Ali with 14 wickets. Hasan Ali has proven to be particularly potent with the new ball and has displayed excellent control over his variations in the death overs. The late inclusion of veteran Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi into the playing eleven has been a masterstroke, as he has picked up 7 crucial wickets while maintaining an exceptionally economical bowling rate of 5.90 runs per over.
Weather Conditions
The weather at Rawalpindi on Saturday, 17th May is expected to be around 38Β°C and the wind blowing at 6 km/hr and 15% humidity.
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium heavily favors the batters, making it a high-scoring venue. The average first innings score across the 7 matches played this season is a substantial 216 runs. Notably, scores exceeding 200 have been achieved 6 times when batting first this season. In stark contrast, not a single game has seen a score surpass 160 runs in the second innings.
Toss: To Bat
Teams batting first have dominated at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium this season, winning 6 out of the 7 matches played. Chasing has proven challenging at this venue, as the pitch tends to slow down slightly, making it difficult for batters to time their shots effectively. Therefore, we anticipate that the team winning the toss will opt to bat first.
