ISLAMABAD: Karachi Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday.
Both teams are eager to secure a win to improve their standings in the tournament.
Head-to-head record
Historically, Peshawar Zalmi has dominated this fixture. Of 21 matches played between the two teams, Peshawar Zalmi have won 15, while Karachi Kings have secured 6 victories.
Recent form
Peshawar Zalmi had a shaky start to the season with two consecutive losses but bounced back impressively by defeating Multan Sultans by 120 runs in their last match.
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Karachi Kings have had a mixed run, winning two out of their four matches.
They recently suffered a defeat against Islamabad United, managing only 128/7 in 20 overs, which Islamabad chased down in just 17.1 overs.
Key players
For Peshawar Zalmi, captain Babar Azam is not in fine form. Previously, he scored 501 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 55.67.
Babar may bounce back with a brilliant knock for his team. Saim Ayub is another key batsman, with 303 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 156.99.
Karachi Kings will rely on James Vince, who has accumulated 175 runs in 4 matches, and Tim Seifert, with consistent performances.
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Hasan Ali leads their bowling attack with 10 wickets in 4 matches.
Match outlook
Given the historical dominance and recent form, Peshawar Zalmi might have a psychological edge.
However, the Karachi Kings have the home advantage and a balanced squad capable of turning the tables.
