KRK VS PSZ :- The Pakistan Super League (PSL) frenzy continues as Karachi Kings face Peshawar Zalmi in the tournament’s 6th match on Wednesday afternoon at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams are determined to recover from their opening-match defeats, setting the setup for an exciting contest on February 21st at 14:00 local time.
Karachi Kings suffered a defeat in their season opening, failing to keep up with Multan Sultans. However, with a solid roster that includes vital players such as Shan Masood and Shoaib Malik, they continue to be a competitive force in the tournament. Peshawar Zalmi, while losing to the Quetta Gladiators, demonstrated their batting strength and will try to tighten their bowling against the Kings.
KRK VS PSZ Teams Preview
Karachi Kings:- Karachi Kings lost their first league match by 55 runs. The Kings bowled first in the contest, allowing 185 runs in the innings. The bowlers did not put up a great effort, taking only two wickets throughout the innings. They plan to improve their performance in the upcoming match.
The batters did not show up either, failing to chase down the total. Shoaib Malik was the Kings’ leading scorer in this match, scoring 53 runs. He received no assistance from the other end, as all the batters fell like a pack of cards. The Karachi Kings need to recover quickly before things spiral out of control.
Peshawar Zalmi:- Peshawar Zalmi also lost their first match in the 2024 Pakistan Super League by 16 runs. Peshawar Zalmi, who bowled first, let up 206 runs in the first innings. Salman Irshad was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for the squad. Overall, the squad only managed to take 5 wickets in the innings, which was disappointing.
The chase came down to the wire as the Zalmi batsmen refused to give up the contest without a fight. Captain Babar Azam led from the front, scoring 68 runs in the chase. He was helped by opener Saim Ayub, who hit 42 runs off 26 balls further in the order. Peshawar will want to enhance their bowling performance in the forthcoming encounter.
KRK VS PSZ Playing 11
Peshawar Zalmi Playing 11:- Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Dan Mousley, Asif Ali, Aamer Jamal, Salman Irshad, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan
Karachi Kings Playing 11:- Shan Masood (c), James Vince, Saad Baig (wk), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Nawaz, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Amir Khan
KRK VS PSZ Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium field in Lahore is well-known for its exceptional batting conditions, which provide hitters with both pace and bounce. A par score of well than 200 is projected on this batting-friendly track. Partly sunny conditions are expected throughout the game, with temperatures ranging from the high teens to the early twenties.
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Head to Head
Peshawar Zalmi are aiming for their sixth consecutive victory over the Karachi Kings, who haven’t won a match since March 2021. Overall, Peshawar leads the head-to-head 14-5.
