Karachi Kings' must-win game for a berth in the playoffs
| Date | March 11, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Pakistan Super League, 2024 |
Betting Odd
Our Prediction
- James Vince has odds of 5.40 to be Karachi Kings' best batsman
- Babar Azam has odds of 2.55 to be Peshawar Zalmi's best batsman.
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the 29th game in the ongoing Pakistan Super League 2024. It is a crucial contest for the Karachi Kings as they take on Peshawar Zalmi. The Karachi Kings defeated the Lahore Qalandars in the last game to improve the odds and keep their hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs. Peshawar Zalmi has already made it to the next round with a win against the Quetta Gladiators. According to cricket betting sites, they are among the favorites to win the tournament. The Karachi Kings face a stiff challenge in this game, and it will be interesting to see if they overcome it.
Karachi Kings Preview
Shan Masood's team won a crucial game against the Lahore Qalandars. The 3-wicket win has kept hopes alive for the team, which has struggled with its consistency this season. They have a poor record against Peshawar Zalmi and need to improve. Masood will need a good show from his bowlers, as they are up against a very strong batting lineup.
James Vince and Time Seifert are good stroke players, and the pair will look to deliver an electrifying start in this game. The middle order has experienced players, and they will expect runs from Shan Masood, Kieron Pollard, and Shoaib Malik. Anwar Ali and Irfan Khan make this a formidable batting lineup.
Their bowling attack will face strong opposition in the game, and the side will need tight spells from Blessing Muzarabani and Shoaib Malik for the new ball. They will face a big test in the middle overs and need Anwar Ali and Hasan Ali to deliver the goods. Zahid Mahmood and Kieron Pollard must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Karachi Kings
Shan Masood (c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Irfan Khan, Anwar Ali, Kieron Pollard, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Blessing Muzarabani, Arafat Minhas
Peshawar Zalmi Preview
Babar Azam's side enters this game in hot form. A string of successes has seen the side improve its stakes on cricket betting apps. They demolished the Quetta Gladiators by 76 runs in the last game with another strong batting effort. In the last five games against the Karachi Kings, the side has won four times, and Babar would like his players to take inspiration from those wins.
Babar Azam has made 447 runs this season and is looking to build a big partnership with Saim Ayub. The middle order is formidable for the team, and they expect Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Haseebullah Khan, and Mohammad Harris to anchor the innings in the middle order. Aamer Jamal and Rovman Powell will look to deliver a good show in this contest.
Saim Ayub and Luke Wood have been phenomenal with their tight spells with the new ball. The side will expect early wickets from them. Naveen-ul-Haq will look to do well in the middle overs and apply brakes on the scoring rate with Khurram Shahzad. Aamer Jamal and Mehran Mumtaz add depth to the attack.
Expected Starting XI for Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Rovman Powell, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mehran Mumtaz, Khurram Shahzad
TOSS: To Bowl First
It is an excellent batting surface, and most teams have struggled to defend scores at this venue. The wicket stays true in the second half, allowing batsmen to chase down big scores. Hence, the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There will be clear skies over Karachi on March 11. The surface is flat and allows batsmen to play their strokes easily. Fast bowlers have no assistance on this surface, but spinners can do well. To feel confident, the side batting first will need 180 runs on this track.
OUR PREDICTION
Karachi Kings enters this game with a lot of expectations. They must win by a big margin to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs. The bowling attack must stand tall and deliver the goods. The Peshawar Zalmi is in excellent form, and the top order has performed well for the side, making them favorites.
Our prediction is for Peshawar Zalmi to win
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