PSL 2026 PZ vs KK: Head-to-Head, Probable Playing XI, & Where to Watch

Pakistan Super League (PSL) points table can be conveniently divided into teams going through three phases. The first bloc would have Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Islamabad United, who have almost everything figured out and a smooth path ahead to the playoffs. The second would be where the chaos will dwell. Hyderabad Kingsmen, Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators, and Karachi Kings – all with six points – are fighting for the fourth spot on the table. 

And then in the last would be Rawalpindiz, who are very likely to end at the bottom-most place. 

Peshawar Zalmi, who have already qualified, and Karachi Kings, who need everything going their way to qualify, will meet once again. Karachi’s woes began with their 159-run defeat against Zalmi. They haven’t won a game since that miserable show. A defeat would not rule them out of the competition, but only for now. 

Head-to-Head Matches:

Peshawar have historically had an edge over Karachi. In 24 games between the two sides, Zalmi have come out on top in 16, while Karachi have won eight. 

Probable Playing XI:

Peshawar Zalmi:

Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza.

Karachi Kings:

Saad Baig (wk), Jason Roy, Reeza Hendricks, Salman Ali Agha, Moeen Ali (c), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shahid Aziz, Hassan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza

Where to Watch:

Australia & New Zealand: ESPN
Bangladesh: T Sports, Tapmad (live stream)
Middle East & North Africa (MENA): Cricbuzz (live stream), Switch TV, Cricbuzz TV on ELIFE, STARZPLAY (live stream)
Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, Tapmad (live stream), VIU Hub (live stream)
Nepal: Tapmad (live stream)
United Kingdom: ARY Digital, ARY Plus
United States & Canada: Willow TV, Willow Sports, Willow (by Cricbuzz) (live stream)
Pakistan: PTV, A Sports, Geo Super, Ten Sports, Tapmad (live stream), Tamasha (live stream), Myco (live stream)
Rest of the World: Tapmad (live stream)

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