KK vs PZ Match Analysis
The 27th fixture of the Pakistan Super League 2025 sees Karachi Kings take on Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 07. The match is scheduled to begin in the evening under lights, promising another high-scoring encounter on the flat Rawalpindi pitch.
Under leadership of David Warner, Karachi Kings have resurrected themselves, bringing a little world with local aggression. Their top order is starting to fire, consistently, allowing them to win their recent matches.
Peshawar Zalmi have enjoyed steady ascension of the points table under reliable captain Babar Azam, with confident and clinical on-field performances. A perfect blend of young talent and overseas power plays has been great for them, particularly in the batting department.
Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi Team Preview & Squads
Karachi Kings
David Warner brings a truckload of experience and trademark fire up top for KK, setting the tone with his punchy starts and fearless leadership.
The depth of KK is very solid, especially in their case, the batting is great. The top order with Warner, James Vince, and Tim Seifert, any one of whom could come out and take over the first part of the innings quickly. Then, they have Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, and Mohammad Nabi in the middle-order to source the respective anchor and finisher rolls to win the matches.
The Kings’ bowling is led by Hasan Ali and Adam Milne, who provide pace and swing at the top of the order, followed by good spinners in Zahid Mahmood and Mohammad Nabi to maintain pressure and attack in the middle-overs.
The Kings played their last game on 03 May against the Lahore Qalandars, winning a tight contest chasing a reduced DLS target of 168 in 15 overs and doing so in 14.3 overs to achieve victory by 4 wickets. Vince got the Kings off to a tidy start with a fast innings at the top of the order. There were a mix of middle-order contributions. The middle-order struggled at various stages, but saw the Kings home with 3 balls remaining in the innings.
Karachi Kings Squad
David Warner (C), Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Arafat Minhas, Fawad Ali, Hasan Ali, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Ben McDermott, Adam Milne, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Nabi, Muhammad Riazullah, Omair Yousuf, Saad Baig, Tim Seifert (wk), Shan Masood, James Vince, Kane Williamson, Zahid Mahmood.
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam continues to lead PZ with poise and precision. His consistency at the top order is a massive asset, often anchoring the innings while others bat around him. His captaincy has also reflected strategic foresight, especially in bowling changes and field placements.
PZ’s batting order looks well with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris at the top. Najibullah Zadran, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Max Bryant are in the middle order and can fit a variety of paces into any innings. With George Linde and Hussain Talat further down and ready to anchor the next level of their batting order.
The bowling attack is led by pace options like Alzarri Joseph and Ihsanullah, who offer speed and bounce. Luke Wood and Mohammad Ali bring left-arm angles and swing, adding diversity. The spin department is well-covered with Arif Yaqoob and George Linde providing control in the middle overs.
Peshawar Zalmi’s last match was a convincing deed – it was a match against Multan Sultans on 4 May, Zalmi bowled them out for 108 runs and chased that down in 13 overs to finish with 110/3! Saim Ayub enjoyed himself there, and the combinations worked out well in regards to the bowlers.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad
Babar Azam (C), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Max Bryant, Hussain Talat, Ihsanullah, Alzarri Joseph, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, George Linde, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris (wk), Nahid Rana, Najibullah Zadran, Mitchell Owen, Saim Ayub, Sufiyan Muqeem, Luke Wood.
KK vs PZ Match Details |
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| Match | Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi | 27th Match | Pakistan Super League 2025 | |
| Date | 08/05/2025 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 09:00 PM (BDT) / 08:00 PM GMT / 08:30 PM (INR) | |
| Format | T20 | |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | |
| Recent performance | Karachi Kings – L W L W W | Peshawar Zalmi – L W L W W |
| Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
KK vs PZ Outfield Report
The Rawalpindi pitch has historically favored batsmen, offering minimal assistance to bowlers. The surface is flat, and the outfield is quick, which often leads to high-scoring matches. Spinners might find some grip, but overall, batters will enjoy the conditions.
The weather forecast for Rawalpindi on match day indicates clear skies with no chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to hover around 28°C during the evening, with moderate humidity. Dew may come into play in the second innings, favoring the chasing side.
Rawalpindi has seen scores in excess of 200 regularly, with the average first innings total around 190. The highest recorded total at this ground in PSL is 238, while the lowest defended score is 169.
Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
In their last five PSL encounters, Peshawar Zalmi hold a slight edge with three wins to Karachi Kings’ two.
KK vs PZ Prediction
| Event | Karachi Kings | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Toss Winner | Karachi Kings | – |
| Player of the Match | Irfan Khan | – |
| Top Run Scorer | Irfan Khan | Saim Ayub |
| Top Wicket Taker | Abbas Afridi | Ahmed Daniyal |
| Most Sixes | Irfan Khan | Saim Ayub |
| Predicted Score | 170+ | 180+ |
| Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
According to cricket analysts Peshawar Zalmi have a 53% chance of Winning.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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