KARACHI: Karachi Kings captain David Warner won the toss and chose to bowl first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 17th fixture of PSL 11, played on Thursday at the National Bank Stadium.
𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭.#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #KKvPZ pic.twitter.com/sK48FcgXmL
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Historical dominance
Out of 21 previous meetings between the two sides, Peshawar Zalmi have emerged victorious 15 times, while Karachi Kings have secured only six wins, highlighting Zalmi’s historical superiority.
Current momentum
Both teams enter the contest with perfect records this season. Karachi have won all three of their opening matches, defeating Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars, and Rawalpindi, placing them third on the points table with six points. Peshawar, after a win against Rawalpindi, a no-result against Islamabad United, and a four-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen, remain undefeated as well.
Here’s how the teams line up for #KKvPZ 🏏#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra pic.twitter.com/ij6RaEVglR
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Team lineups
Karachi Kings: David Warner (captain), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Ali Agha, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Hamza, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousuf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamir Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
