Karachi Kings face Peshawar Zalmi in Match 32 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at Lahore, with both teams heading into the clash in contrasting form. Karachi are struggling after a poor run, while Zalmi continue their dominant unbeaten campaign.
Match details
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM PST | 10:00 AM GMT
Team overviews
Karachi Kings have endured a sharp dip in form after a promising start. They began the season with three consecutive wins but have since lost four matches in a row, dropping to seventh on the points table. With a poor net run rate, they will need a strong turnaround to stay in playoff contention.
Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, have been the standout team of the tournament so far. Sitting comfortably at the top of the table, they remain unbeaten with seven wins and one no result. Led by Babar Azam, Zalmi have been consistent across all departments and will look to continue their dominant run.
Key players
Babar Azam has been in sensational form this season, scoring 401 runs in seven innings at an incredible average. His consistency at the top has been the backbone of Peshawar Zalmi’s success.
Sufiyan Muqeem has been exceptional with the ball, picking up 17 wickets in seven matches. His ability to control the game and take crucial wickets makes him a key threat.
Head-to-head record
Matches played: 24
Karachi Kings wins: 8
Peshawar Zalmi wins: 16
Peshawar Zalmi have a clear advantage in head-to-head encounters.
Pitch report
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with high-scoring matches being common. Batters are likely to dominate, although spinners could get some assistance as the game progresses. Bowlers will need to be precise, as any errors can be heavily punished.
Probable playing XIs
Karachi Kings (Captain: Moeen Ali)
Saad Baig (wk), Jason Roy, Salman Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali (c), Abbas Afridi, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Peshawar Zalmi (Captain: Babar Azam)
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza
Probable match scenarios
If Karachi Kings bat first, they are likely to aim for a total between 190 and 200, considering the batting-friendly nature of the pitch. Their bowlers will need early wickets to defend such a score.
If Peshawar Zalmi bat first, they could target 175 to 185, relying on their consistent batting lineup. Their bowlers will aim to maintain control and restrict Karachi’s scoring.
The chasing team is expected to have a slight advantage given the nature of the pitch.
Live streaming and broadcast
Pakistan: A Sports, PTV Sports, Tapmad TV
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket
Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Global: Official PSL broadcast partners and streaming platforms
Match prediction
Peshawar Zalmi enter this contest as clear favorites due to their unbeaten run and overall consistency. Karachi Kings have struggled in recent matches and will need a significant improvement to challenge Zalmi. If current form continues, Peshawar Zalmi are likely to extend their winning streak.
