Match Details:
- Match: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi( KK vs PZ ), 27th Match, Pakistan Super League, 2025
- Date and Time: May 17, 03:00 pm GMT / 08:30 pm IST / 08:00 pm local time
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
KK vs PZ Tips & Match Prediction:
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Karachi Kings( KK ) is set to face Peshawar Zalmi( PZ ) in their 27th match during the Pakistan Super League(PSL) 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, May 17.
In the batting department, Mohammad Haris has been the standout performer for Zalmi, leading the charts with 230 runs at an average of 32.85 and an impressive strike rate of 152.31. He’s received strong support from middle-order batter Hussain Talat, who has chipped in with 193 runs at an average of 38.60 and a strike rate of 132.19. Skipper Babar Azam has also contributed, scoring 178 runs at an average of 29.66, although his strike rate of 109.87 has been on the lower side.
On the bowling front, West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph leads the attack with 12 wickets. He’s closely followed by left-arm seamer Luke Wood and emerging fast bowler Ali Raza, both of whom have taken nine wickets each.
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Karachi Kings, meanwhile, have leaned heavily on James Vince with the bat. The Englishman is their top scorer with 294 runs at an average of 42.00 and a healthy strike rate of 151.54, including a century and two fifties. Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has also made key contributions with 200 runs at a strike rate of 144.92, while their hard-hitting finisher has added 182 runs at an average of 30.33 and a strike rate of 138.93.
In their last match, Irfan Khan Niazi stole the spotlight with a blistering 48* off just 21 balls, smashing two fours and five sixes to seal the win for the Kings.
With the ball, Abbas Afridi has been the pick of the bowlers for Karachi, bagging 15 wickets at a superb average of 16.80 and an economy of 9.33.
KK vs PZ Possible Playing XI:
It will be updated soon
KK vs PZ Recent 5 Match Performance:
KK vs PZ Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | KK Won | PZ Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 22 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
KK vs PZ Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
KK vs PZ Pitch Report:
A flat, batting-friendly surface with good pace and bounce. High scores are common, especially in T20s. Pacers get some early movement, while spinners may come into play later. Chasing is often preferred due to dew.
KK vs PZ Weather Report:
Rawalpindi Weather – May 17, 8:00 PM: Partly cloudy skies with a temperature around 28°C. Light breeze from the west-northwest. No rain expected. Ideal conditions for cricket.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Location: Rawalpindi
- Capacity: 20000
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Full Squad:
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Ben McDermott, Saad Baig, Omair Yousuf, Mohammad Riazullah, Mirza Mamoon, James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi.
Peshawar Zalmi: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris(w), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Abdul Samad, Nahid Rana, Mehran Mumtaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Ahmed Daniyal, George Linde, Najibullah Zadran, Luke Wood.
