Karachi Kings face Peshawar Zalmi in the 32nd match of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 22, 2026. PZ demolished KAR by 159 runs in Match 17 (246/3 vs 87 all out), so the Kings will be looking for revenge in this rematch.
This is a classic David vs Goliath encounter. Peshawar Zalmi are the only unbeaten team in PSL 2026 with 7 wins and 1 NR (15 points, top of the table). Their most recent result was a jaw-dropping 118-run annihilation of Quetta Gladiators (255/3 vs 137 all out). Meanwhile, Karachi Kings are 7th with just 3 wins from 7 matches, on a four-match losing streak.
With Babar Azam (395 runs at avg 56.42) and Sufiyan Muqeem (17 wickets at eco 6.71) powering Zalmi, versus Moeen Ali captaining a struggling Kings side and Hasan Ali (13 wickets) leading the bowling, this Wednesday afternoon clash at Lahore promises a test of firepower versus survival instinct.
KAR vs PES 32nd Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, 32nd Match |
| Date | 22 April 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 2:30 PM PKT / 3:00 PM IST (Day-Night) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 (Season 11) |
| Head-to-Head | PZ won Match 17 by 159 runs (246/3 vs 87 all out) |
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Weather Report for KAR vs PES, PSL 2026 Match 32
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 32-38°C during match hours |
| Sky | Clear skies; hot Lahore afternoon |
| Rain Chance | Less than 5% chance of rain; no threat whatsoever |
| Humidity | Low to moderate; dry heat typical of Lahore in April |
| Overall | Hot and dry; no dew in this afternoon fixture |
Since this is a day-night match starting at 2:30 PM PKT, dew is not a factor. The Gaddafi Stadium pitch will stay dry and true throughout, making batting first a viable option. Both captains will consider posting a big total on this traditionally flat Lahore surface.
Pitch Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Pitch Type | Flat batting surface; historically high-scoring |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 177 in PSL 2026 at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace gets early swing; spinners find turn as ball ages |
| Toss Factor | No dew in afternoon; batting first is viable |
| Boundary Size | Short boundaries; big-hitters enjoy this ground |
The Gaddafi Stadium is a batting paradise with an average first innings score of 177. PZ posted 255/3 at this exact venue type (though at Karachi), so big totals are achievable. Sufiyan Muqeem (17 wickets at eco 6.71) has been the tournament’s best bowler, while Zampa and Moeen will counter with their own spin threat. The bowlers need discipline because any width gets punished heavily on this surface.
Injury Updates for KAR vs PES, PSL 2026
Karachi Kings: David Warner remains unavailable. Moeen Ali continues as captain. Jason Roy and Reeza Hendricks are available as overseas batting options. All other players including Hasan Ali (13 wickets), Adam Zampa, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, and Abbas Afridi (12 wickets) are fit. KAR are on a four-match losing streak.
Peshawar Zalmi: No injury concerns for the unbeaten table-toppers. All key players including Babar Azam, Kusal Mendis (241 runs at SR 172.14), Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Sufiyan Muqeem (17 wickets) are fit. PZ’s most recent result was a 118-run demolition of QTG (255/3 vs 137 all out).
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KAR vs PES Head-to-Head Record in PSL
Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi are both PSL title winners (KAR 2020, PZ 2017). This rivalry has produced some of PSL’s most thrilling encounters across all 11 seasons. However, their first meeting this season was anything but close.
In Match 17, PZ posted 246/3 (Kusal Mendis 109 off 52, Babar 87) and then bowled KAR out for just 87. That 159-run victory remains PSL 2026’s largest winning margin. Since then, PZ have continued their dominance with wins over LAH (76 runs), MUL (24 runs), QTG (8 wickets), and most recently QTG again by 118 runs (255/3 vs 137).
KAR, on the other hand, have lost four consecutive matches since their 3-0 start. They lost to PZ (159 runs), HYK (4 wickets), ISU (8 wickets, 153/2 chasing 150), and MUL (11 runs, chasing 207). Warner’s absence has been felt heavily, though Jason Roy and Reeza Hendricks provide overseas batting options.
