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Match Overview
- Fixture: Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings – Match 27
- Date: May 8, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM PST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Live Streaming: Tamasha, Daraz, Willow TV (USA)
Current PSL 2025 Standings (Before Match 27)
Karachi Kings
- Matches Played: 8
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 3
- Points: 10
- Net Run Rate: +0.433
- Current Position: 3rd
Peshawar Zalmi
- Matches Played: 8
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 4
- Points: 8
- Net Run Rate: -0.082
- Current Position: 5th
Team Form & Key Players
Karachi Kings
- Recent Performance: Won 3 of their last 4 matches, including a 4-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars.
- Top Performer: James Vince – Leading run-scorer with 294 runs this season.
- Key Players: David Warner (Captain), Hassan Ali, James Vince.
Peshawar Zalmi
- Recent Performance: Mixed results with 4 wins and 4 losses; recently defeated Multan Sultans by 7 wickets.
- Top Performer: Mohammad Haris – Accumulated 230 runs this season.
- Key Players: Babar Azam (Captain), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
Venue Insights: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Pitch Behaviour: Generally favours batsmen; however, recent matches have seen teams opting to bat first.
- Weather Forecast: Clear skies with temperatures ranging between 24°C to 31°C; minimal chance of rain.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 19
- Wins by Karachi Kings: 🟦 7 Wins
- Wins by Peshawar Zalmi: 🟨 12 Wins
📊 Win Distribution:
Peshawar Zalmi ████████████ 12 Wins
Karachi Kings ███████ 7 Wins✅ Peshawar Zalmi lead the rivalry with 12 victories out of 19 matches.
Probable Playing XIS
Karachi Kings
- James Vince
- Aamir Jamal
- Khusdil Shah
- David Warner (C)
- Irfan Khan Naizi
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Omair Yousaf
- Mohammad Nabi
- Mir Hamza
- Saad Baig
- Hassan Ali
Peshawar Zalmi
- Babar Azam (C)
- Saim Ayub
- Mohammad Haris (WK)
- Mitchell Owen
- Max Bryant
- Hussain Talat
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Ali Raza
- Luke Wood
- Alzarri Joseph
Match Prediction
While Karachi Kings have momentum, Peshawar Zalmi’s strong batting lineup, led by Babar Azam, could tilt the balance. Expect a closely contested match with both teams eyeing crucial points for playoff qualification.
FAQs
- When is the Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings match scheduled?
May 8, 2025, at 8:30 PM PST. - Where will the match be played?
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. - Who are the captains of the respective teams?
Babar Azam leads Peshawar Zalmi; David Warner captains Karachi Kings. - Which team has a better head-to-head record?
Peshawar Zalmi leads with 12 wins out of 19 matches. - Who is the top run-scorer for Karachi Kings this season?
James Vince with 294 runs. - Who is the top run-scorer for Peshawar Zalmi this season?
Mohammad Haris with 230 runs. - What is the weather forecast for the match?
Clear skies with temperatures between 24°C to 31°C. - How can fans watch the match live?
Through Tamasha, Daraz, and Willow TV (for viewers in the USA). - What is the significance of this match in the context of PSL 2025?
Both teams are vying for playoff spots; a win is crucial for their progression. - Who won the last encounter between these two teams?
Karachi Kings won by 2 wickets on April 21, 2025.
