PES vs KAR T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, PSL 2023
The 17th Match of PSL 2023 will feature Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi locking horns against the rising underdogs Karachi Kings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on March 1. With both teams on the same number of points in the standings, get to know all about the predicted playing XI, weather report, team news, and much more for this mouthwatering contest.
After winning their first encounter of PSL 2023, the Peshawar Zalmi have gone on to drop 3 of their next 4 games, only to be placed 5th in the points table. However, with arguably’s the world’s best T20 batsman opening the batting innings for them, do not rule this team out just yet.
Karachi Kings failed to drop all of its first 3 games of PSL 2023. However, they have bounced back in epic fashion winning 2 of their last 3 games, the latest of the victories came against the resilient Multan Sultans in Match 14.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings T20 Live Streaming
The match will be shown live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and A Sports
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PES vs KAR Match Toss Prediction
Given how the concerned wicket might slow down under the lights, both captains will be looking to bat first at this venue.
PES vs KAR, Pindi Club Ground Pitch Report
This is a great venue for the batsman with a quick outfield and plenty of consistent bounce for the ball to come perfectly to the bat. However, the spinners could get the odd turn.
Rawalpindi Weather Report
There will mostly be clouds surrounding the venue during the game hours as the temperature is going to be around 24 degrees. Humidity too will peak around 48% as there is a 20% chance of rain interrupting the play.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, Pakistan Super League 2023
Peshawar Zalmi Team News & Playing 11
PES Team News
While there are no injuries affecting this team after the end of their previous game, James Neesham could be replaced by Shakib Al Hasan n given the productivity of spinners of the venue.
PES Key Players
- Babar Azam - The Captain has to fire if Zalmi were to climb up in the points table, having scored 178 runs in 5 games, Azam will be expected to play through the 20 overs.
- Tom Kohler Cadmore - The 28-year-old Englishman has been a powerhouse for the Peshawar Zalmi so far in the PSL 2023. He has already scored 160 runs in 5 games and will be expected to provide a perfect end to their batting innings yet again.
- Wahab Riaz - Being one of the most experienced bowlers in the country, Riaz will be key in proving PZ early wickets with the new ball.
PES Team Form
Peshawar Zalmi is going to enter Match 17 on the backs of 2 consecutive losses, the latest of which came against Lahore Qalandars by 40 runs.
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Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing 11
Babar Azam (C), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Saim Ayub, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Salman Irshad, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Haris (Wk), Arshad Iqbal, Rovman Powell, Saad Masood, Shakib Al Hasan
Karachi Kings Team News & Playing 11
KAR Team News
Karachi Kings finally got the right playing XI on the field as they beat the best of the tournament - Multan Sultans in their previous game. So, in Match 17, Imad Wasim is likely to enter with the same XI.
KAR Key Players
- Shoaib Malik - The experienced 41-year-old veteran produced one of his best performances with the ball previously as he took 3 wickets for just 17 runs in Match 14.
- Tabraiz Shamsi - Spinners can get the odd luck in Rawalpindi. With Sahmsi heading into this contest after taking 3 in Match 14, the South African International star will be keen to bowl in the middle overs yet again.
- Tayyab Tahir - The 29-year-old is coming off a fresh half-century and will be hoping to replicate the same form against the unpredictable Peshawar Zalmi.
KAR Team Form
Being the last in the points table after their first 3 games, the Kings have bounced back in style winning 2 of their last 3. Another win could very well take them into second place in the standings.
Karachi Kings Predicted Playing 11
James Vince, Imad Wasim (C), Matthew Wade (Wk), Ben Cutting, Tayyab Tahir, Aamer Yamin, Muhammad Musa, Irfan Khan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Shoaib Malik, Akif Javed
Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Head to Head
Peshawar Zalmi has beaten the Karachi Kings in their previous encounter in PSL 2023, in a nail-biting encounter by 2 runs. Moreover, they have won all of the last 5 games against the Kings.
PES vs KAR Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
PES Won |
KAR Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
17 |
12 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Betting Odds
Given the kind of form both these teams have been in, entering Match 17, the bookmakers have made Peshawar Zalmi the favorites to emerge victorious. PZ has a better win ratio at 52% as compared to Karachi Kings’ 48%.
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Who will win Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings T20 Match?
Given that the venue has often witnessed the batsman steal the show and win for their team, both teams will be depending upon their top order to provide them with a good start. However, the performance of Tabriaz Shamsi and Saad Masood with the ball, for their respective teams can very well decide the fate of this game.
🏆 Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Prediction
While the Head-To-head record definitely indicates Peshawar Zalmi to emerge victorious in Match 17 yet it does look like Karachi Kings are settling into a better unit. The likes of Wade, Tahir, and Vince are seeming to be in a better shape as Malik has provided them with the required bowling depth. Given that Rawalpindi has been haunting ground for the batsmen, we expect the top 3 of Kings to have a better impact. This is just why we predict Karachi Kings to beat Peshawar Zalmi in Match 17.
Mar 01, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Pindi Club Ground - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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