Karachi Kings (KAR) will face Peshawar Zalmi (PES) in match No. 32 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, April 22.
Karachi Kings, led by Moeen Ali, are currently at the bottom of the points table, having secured three wins and lost four matches this season. Their net run rate stands at -1.368. They began the tournament with three wins but have since faced four consecutive defeats.
In contrast, Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi is at the top of the standings, remaining unbeaten in the tournament. They have won seven of their eight matches, with one match ending without a result.
KAR vs PES: Match Details
| Match | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 32, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Wednesday, April 22, 03:00 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium typically offers good batting conditions, favoring run-scoring. Bowlers have little room for error, although spinners may find some help as the ball ages. Set batsmen can still score freely.
KAR vs PES: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Won by KAR | 8 |
| Won by PES | 16 |
| Tied | – |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 11, 2016 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | April 9, 2026 |
KAR vs PES: Predicted Playing XIs
Karachi Kings
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
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (WK), Kusal Mendis, Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza.
KAR vs PES: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Babar Azam
Babar Azam has been outstanding in this season’s PSL. The former captain has scored 401 runs in seven innings, with an average of 100.25 and a strike rate of 143.72. He recently hit a century in the last match against the Quetta Gladiators and will aim to keep that momentum going.
Probable Best Bowler: Sufiyan Muqeem
Sufiyan Muqeem has been impressive this season. In seven matches, this left-arm wrist spinner has taken 17 wickets, averaging 11.06, with an economy rate of 6.71. The Karachi Kings’ batsmen will need to keep an eye on him.