Karachi Kings will face Peshawar Zalmi in a crucial match of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9) at the National Stadium Karachi today (Tuesday).
Babar Azam’s team aims to secure a victory in today’s match, seeking redemption after their seven-wicket defeat in the previous encounter against Zalmi.
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Currently standing at the third position on the points table, Zalmi has won five out of nine matches. On the other hand, Karachi Kings holds the fifth spot, aspiring to qualify for the playoffs.
On March 9, Karachi Kings clinched their fourth win of PSL 9 by defeating Lahore Qalandars by three wickets at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday night. Lahore posted a total of 177-5 while batting first. In response, Karachi successfully chased the target on the last ball of the final over, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Squads:
Peshawar Zalmi: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Salman Irshad
Karachi Kings: James Vince, Shan Masood (c), Saad Baig (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir Khan