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Karachi Kings (237/4) defeat Peshawar Zalmi (214/5) by 23 runs to make it to the qualifiers of PSL X

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Karachi Kings will face Peshawar Zalmi in the 27th match of the 2025 Pakistan Super League at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 17 at 08:00 PM PST.

Karachi Kings had a shaky start to the season but have gained momentum, winning three of their last four matches. Currently sitting third on the table, they are in strong contention for a playoff spot after their recent victory over Lahore Qalandars by four wickets.

Peshawar Zalmi also had a difficult beginning, losing three of their first four games. However, they have bounced back well, securing three wins in their last four matches and climbing to fifth place in the standings. Both teams will be looking to solidify their position as the race for the playoffs intensifies.

Let's have a look at the squads:

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

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

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Impressed that the PSL managed to get Sir Alister Cook to commentate
 
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With Rawalpindi Stadium’s average first innings score at 216, KK will need to aim for at least 210 to stay competitive against PZ tonight.
 
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Good to see PSL back after the below the belt type stuff from enemy let's its a smooth sailing for the rest of the season ,
 
What happened to that kid Ibtisam all those years ago in PSL

good question, looks like the last game he played was in 2020! Had decent PSL stats as well:

8 games
9 wickets
avg 19.77
econ of 7.41

and hes only 27

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David Warner can be a good ambassador for PSL , PCB needs to think out of the box and hire Warner in some ambassador/consultant role to convince overseas players for PSL in future.
 
good question, looks like the last game he played was in 2020! Had decent PSL stats as well:

8 games
9 wickets
avg 19.77
econ of 7.41

and hes only 27

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By the looks of it he's given up on cricket and perhaps gave his education a better chance and move into a career outside of sports.
 
Really that IndoPak War has completely changed the perspective of cricket, Pakistan has to use cricket for more than cricket that's for sure!
 
David Warner can be a good ambassador for PSL , PCB needs to think out of the box and hire Warner in some ambassador/consultant role to convince overseas players for PSL in future.
If PSL, PCB had any working sensible brain cells they'd have done that when they got him to come back again as said he flew in this morning.
 
Apart from India, Australia England are the big fish so PCB has to do some extra effort to make sure PSL grows and Pakistan team gets proper tour, we've already seen the venom J Shah is holding against Pakistan.
As per reports weather very hot in Rawalpindi, this game will take a toll on players and the tomorrow noon dead rubber wil be more like a punishment for MS in particular
 
Disappointed by the crowd so far but all the restrictions to get to the ground doesn't help plus all the check points and security on the doors make it a hassle to get in for a game. Having to spend 2-3 hours on travel to get inside for a 3 hour game is ridiculous.

They PCB, PSL teams need to run shutter buses for the crowds to get into the grounds and run them all across the country.
 
If PSL, PCB had any working sensible brain cells they'd have done that when they got him to come back again as said he flew in this morning.

Yes, still they have time let's hope some sanity prevails enough of the Inzis Moyos & 2Ws . For international front Pakistan needs some overseas guys who can do the work back in Australian shores.

As far NZ is concerned , we already have good participation of Kiwi players , for SA its futile for us they are bootleggers of BCCI and their SAT20 is a feeder program of IPl
 
Apart from India, Australia England are the big fish so PCB has to do some extra effort to make sure PSL grows and Pakistan team gets proper tour, we've already seen the venom J Shah is holding against Pakistan.
As per reports weather very hot in Rawalpindi, this game will take a toll on players and the tomorrow noon dead rubber wil be more like a punishment for MS in particular
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40 degees tomorrow afternoon uff
 
Yes, still they have time let's hope some sanity prevails enough of the Inzis Moyos & 2Ws . For international front Pakistan needs some overseas guys who can do the work back in Australian shores.

As far NZ is concerned , we already have good participation of Kiwi players , for SA its futile for us they are bootleggers of BCCI and their SAT20 is a feeder program of IPl
They should look at Aus and Eng. England has a big diaspora of Pakistanis too and Australia could be a massive one too if tapped into.

It's a massive thing but if done and effort put in could be good for the PCB and PSL.
 
They should look at Aus and Eng. England has a big diaspora of Pakistanis too and Australia could be a massive one too if tapped into.

It's a massive thing but if done and effort put in could be good for the PCB and PSL.

Warner as Consltutant can Rope in some Aussie young players to light up PSL , someone like Spencer Johnson or even JFM. Surely PCB has to payback the goodwill
 
Disappointed by the crowd so far but all the restrictions to get to the ground doesn't help plus all the check points and security on the doors make it a hassle to get in for a game. Having to spend 2-3 hours on travel to get inside for a 3 hour game is ridiculous.

They PCB, PSL teams need to run shutter buses for the crowds to get into the grounds and run them all across the country.
Surprisingly these hurdles can not be seen for Karachi crowd. 😅
 
What happened to Fawad Ali? (The fast bowler from Karachi in emerging category - if I'm remembering his name right).
 
I'd say PZ's biggest mistake was that winning the toss on this road and electing to bowl first.

That's what it was Waqar.
 
If a wicket falls now, I'd send in Khushdil next.

Niazi hasn't fired and a SR of 130 in 65m grounds in Pakistan is beyond pathetic.
 
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