Karachi look to benefit from home advantage against Peshawar today

LAHORE: The iconic National Stadium in Karachi is set to host a thrilling encounter on Monday as the Karachi Kings face off against Peshawar Zalmi in the 11th match of PSL 2025.

Karachi Kings will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage at the National Stadium. The Kings have shown resilience in recent matches, particularly in chase situations, demonstrating their ability to handle pressure. Their victory against Peshawar in PSL 2023, where they successfully chased down a competitive total with contributions from Babar Azam (56) and Shoaib Malik (44*), highlights their potential in pursuit scenarios.

Peshawar Zalmi enters this contest with a commanding head-to-head record, having won 15 of their 21 encounters against the Kings. Zalmi’s aggressive batting approach was exemplified in their PSL 2022 matchup where Hazratullah Zazai’s explosive 77 powered them to a formidable 206/4, ultimately securing a 26-run victory.

The historical record heavily favours Peshawar Zalmi, who have claimed victory in 15 of the 21 matches played between these two franchises. However, Karachi’s recent performances suggest they are capable of challenging this dominance, especially on their home turf.

Teams (from): Karachi Kings: Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, David Warner, Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shan Masood, Aamer Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood, Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Kane Williamson, Mirza Mamoon, Imtiaz Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Fawad Ali, Riazullah.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali, Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana, Abdul Samad, Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim, Max Bryant, Najibullah Zadran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat.