Highlights Of PSL Match No 11, KK vs PZ – April 21, 2025
Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi played out a thriller that kept fans guessing till the final delivery. The highlights were full of tension, late boundaries, and crucial dot balls.
It was a game where nerves played a huge role, and the highlights perfectly reflected that back-and-forth energy.
| 21 April | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
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KK vs PZ Today Match Prediction
Today’s PSL match is between Karachi Kings, led by David Warner, and Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, at National Stadium Karachi. Karachi Kings have won 2 out of their 4 matches, while Peshawar Zalmi has lost all 3 of their matches so far.
Playing at home gives Karachi Kings an advantage, but Peshawar Zalmi will want to bounce back. With both teams having strong captains, this match is sure to be exciting as they fight for important points.
Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi Live Updates
Cricket fans can follow KK vs PZ live updates, score, and highlights to enjoy every moment of this exciting PSL 10 match.
Toss
Karachi Kings win the toss elected to bowl.
Venue
The National Bank Stadium in Karachi, once called the National Stadium, has been an important cricket ground in Pakistan since 1955. It’s hosted some unforgettable moments, like the 1989 debut of Sachin Tendulkar and Waqar Younis.
The stadium has had some great upgrades, like HD floodlights, new seating, and VIP areas, with a total capacity of 41,000. Today, on April 21, 2025, it will host the exciting PSL 10 match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi. Known for its flat pitch, the stadium often sees scores over 200 runs.
Pitch Condition
The pitch at National Bank Stadium in Karachi is good for batting. It has a flat surface with steady bounce and pace, helping batsmen score runs. Fast bowlers may get some help early on, but as the game goes on, the pitch becomes better for batting. The fast outfield also makes it easier to score. While spinners can get some turn later, the pitch overall is great for high scores.
Weather Condition
The weather at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi today is sunny and hot, with a temperature of 38°C. There’s no rain expected, and the humidity is low at 24%. Winds are blowing at 16 km/h. It’s a perfect evening for the PSL match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi at 8:00 PM. Fans can expect a warm and dry night at the stadium.
KK v PZ Match Review
| Team | Player | Runs | Balls | Bowler | Overs-Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar | 46 | 41 | Khushdil | 3-20 | 3 |
| Haris | 28 | 21 | Abbas | 3-30 | 4 | |
| Joseph | 24* | 13 | Hamza | 1-14 | 4 | |
| Talat | 18 | 16 | Jamal | 1-21 | 2 | |
| Total | 20 Overs | 147-8 | ||||
| Karachi Kings | Warner | 60 | 47 | Wood | 3-28 | 4 |
| Khushdil | 23* | 17 | Ali Raza | 2-32 | 4 | |
| Nabi | 14 | 11 | Yaqoob | 1-18 | 4 | |
| Vince | 11 | 9 | Joseph | 1-36 | 4 | |
| Total | 19.3 Overs | 148-8 |
- Result: Karachi Kings won by 2 wickets.
Playing 11 Kk vs PZ Today Match
KK Playing 11
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Warner (C) | Captain / Opener |
| Tim Seifert (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Opener |
| James Vince | Top-order Batter |
| Saad Baig | Middle-order Batter |
| Khushdil Shah | Middle-order Batter / All-rounder |
| Irfan Khan Niazi | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder |
| Aamer Jamal | Bowling All-rounder |
| Abbas Afridi | Fast Bowler |
| Hassan Ali | Fast Bowler |
| Mir Hamza | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
PZ Playing 11
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam (C) | Captain / Top-order Batter |
| Saim Ayub | Opener |
| Mohammad Haris (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Top-order Batter |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Middle-order Batter |
| Hussain Talat | All-rounder |
| Mitch Owen | Bowling All-rounder |
| Abdul Samad | Middle-order Batter |
| Luke Wood | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Alzari Joseph | Fast Bowler |
| Arif Yaqoob | Leg-spinner |
| Ali Raza | Fast Bowler |
KK vs PZ Squad
Below is the KK vs PZ squad list.
KK Squad
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Irfan Khan | Batter |
| Litton Das | WK Batter |
| Muhammad Riazullah | Batter |
| Omair Yousaf | Batter |
| Tim Seifert | WK Batter |
| Shan Maqsood | Batter |
| James Vince | Batter |
| David Warner | Batter |
| Kane Williamson | Batter |
| Aamir Jamal | Allrounder |
| Fawad Ali | Bowling Allrounder |
| Khushdil Shah | Allrounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | Allrounder |
| Abbas Afridi | Bowler |
| Arafat Minhas | Bowler |
| Hasan Ali | Bowler |
| Asam Lilme | Bowler |
| Mir Hamza | Bowler |
| Zahid Mahmood | Bowler |
PZ Squad
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abdul Samad | Batter |
| Babar Azam | Batter |
| Max Bryant | Batter |
| Tom Kohler Cadmore | WK Batter |
| Mohammad Haris | WK Batter |
| Najibullah Zardan | Batter |
| Saim Ayub | Batter |
| Hussain Talat | Allrounder |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Batting Allrounder |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Bowler |
| Ali Raza | Bowler |
| Arif Yaqoob | Bowler |
| Alizarri Joseoh | Bowler |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Bowler |
| Mohammad Ali | Bowler |
| Nahid Rana | Bowler |
| Sufyan Muqeem | Bowler |
Head-To-Head-Record KK v PZ
The head-to-head record between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League from 2016 to 2024 shows that Peshawar Zalmi has won more matches. Out of 21 matches played, Peshawar Zalmi won 14 times, while Karachi Kings won 7 times.
In PSL 9 (2024), they played two matches. Karachi Kings won the first match on February 21 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, chasing 154 runs in 16.5 overs to win by 7 wickets. Peshawar Zalmi won the second match on March 11 at National Stadium in Karachi by just 2 runs, defending a score of 147.
Peshawar Zalmi has been more successful in recent years, winning five times in a row against Karachi from 2021 to 2023. However, Karachi Kings won the PSL title in 2020. At Karachi’s home ground, National Stadium, Peshawar Zalmi leads 3-1 in matches played by 2024.
