Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction 21 February 2024

PSZ vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis

Karachi Kings need to bounce back after a heavy defeat in their opening game of the Pakistan Super League. This will be the right time to put a halt on losses and get their first win underway in the PSL 2024.

Peshawar Zalmi lost their first match as well by a close margin. Team Zalmi will want to make things right in the upcoming match and get their season underway with a win in their second match of the PSL.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

PSZ

L

PSZ

190/6 in 20.0 9.5

PSLT20

Quetta Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi by 16 runs 18 Feb 2024

QTG

206/5 in 20.0 10.3

KRK

L

MS

185/2 in 20.0 9.25

PSLT20

Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 55 runs 18 Feb 2024

KRK

130/8 in 20.0 6.5

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Peshawar Zalmi too lost their opening fixture in the 2024 Pakistan Super League by 16 runs. Bowling first in the match, Peshawar Zalmi conceded 206 runs in the first innings. Salman Irshad was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed 3 wickets for the team. Totally the team managed to pick only 5 wickets in the innings which was quite disappointing.

The chase went down the wire as the Zalmi batsmen refused to give up the match without a fight. Captain Babar Azam led from the front scoring 68 runs during the chase. He was assisted by opener Saim Ayub who scored 42 runs off 26 balls up the order. Peshawar will look to improve their bowling performance in the upcoming match.

Key players: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub

Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi Actual Playing XI:

Asif Ali, Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Zeeshan, Aamer Jamal, Salman Irshad, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil

Karachi Kings Preview

Karachi Kings lost their first match in the league by 55 runs. The Kings bowled first in the match and conceded 185 runs in the innings. It was not a great effort by the bowlers as they managed to pick up only 2 wickets in the entire innings. They will look to improve their performance in the upcoming match.

The batsmen did not show up either as they failed to chase down this score. Shoaib Malik was the top scorer for the Kings in this match with his 53 run contribution. He did not get any help from the other end as all the batters fell like a pack of cards. Karachi Kings need to bounce back fast before things get out of hand quickly.

Key players: Shoaib Malik, Shan Masood

Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince, Shan Masood (c), Saad Baig (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Aamir Khan

Karachi Kings Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood, Muhammad Akhlaq, Irfan Khan, Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, Daniel Sams, Tabraiz Shamsi, James Vince, Kieron Pollard, Shoaib Malik

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitches at the venue are notorious for their flat nature, which results in run-feasts. The wickets also give decent bounce, which helps the quicks early on and the slower bowlers as the game unfolds.

The temperature over the ground will be 21 degrees Celsius during the match along with a high 51% humidity index. The chances of rainfall will be quite less on the match day.

PSZ vs KRK Pitch Report

The match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi will be played at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.

Toss: To Bowl

This is an absolutely flat track in Lahore with batsmen making full use of the conditions. Any score can be chased down here which is why the team winning the toss should elect to field first.