Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction: Babar leading run scorer in PSL

Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi are going head to head in the 29th Match of the Pakistan Super League at National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, Pakistan on 11 Mar 2024. Babar is the leading run scorer in the league so far. Who will win this game of cricket?

The Kings are currently in fifth place on the PSL points table after losing three of their last five matches. They are unlikely to qualify for the play-offs, but there is still a slim chance if they win against Peshawar. Kieron Pollard and Shoaib Malik have been the standout batsmen for the Kings in the 2024 PSL, with Pollard scoring 238 runs in seven innings and Malik scoring 232 runs in nine innings. Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza have been the top bowlers for Karachi in the tournament, sharing 23 wickets and forming a strong seam bowling partnership. Ali has been bowling with great pace and aggression, while Hamza has been impressively accurate.

Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Shan Masood (c), Kieron Pollard, Shoaib Malik, Irfan Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Blessing Muzarabani

Zalmi are currently in third place on the points table and are likely to secure a spot in the play-offs. Peshawar has won three out of their last four PSL matches, showing strong momentum that they can carry forward into their upcoming match against the struggling Kings. Babar Azam has been the standout batsman for Peshawar this season, leading the team in runs scored and also topping the overall tournament stats with 447 runs in eight innings. Azam's impressive form sets him apart from his teammates. Luke Wood has emerged as Peshawar's top wicket-taker in this year's PSL, surpassing Arif Yaqoob and Salman Irshad with 10 wickets compared to their eight each. Wood has proven himself as one of the top left-arm seamers in Pakistan during this month.

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Haseebullah Khan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-haq, Khurran Shahzad

The upcoming match will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi, where the last three first-innings totals in PSL matches have been 189, 166, and 177, indicating it is a high-scoring venue. A first-innings score of around 170-plus can be considered competitive. Both teams are likely to play two specialist spinners, and there is no rain forecasted on matchday in Karachi, ensuring a full fixture. Peshawar Zalmi have momentum and stronger batting and bowling resources compared to Karachi Kings. It is recommended to bet on Peshawar Zalmi to win against Karachi Kings