PSL 2022 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Match 11 Preview, Predictions, Fantasy XI

Karachi Kings will clash with Peshawar Zalmi in the 11 match of PSL 2022, scheduled on February 4 at the National Stadium, Karachi.

Reeling at the bottom of the points table, Karachi Kings have failed to leave their mark so far in the tournament. The advantage of home venue has worked against them as their batters did not respond well to tough situations.

Sharjeel Khan has been the only positive in the batting department, while leadership seems to have affected Babar Azam's performance. The skipper's lacklustre show with the bat gives an indication of the side's issues. 

With the batters not raising their hands up, there is not much to complain about the bowlers. They have not been given enough runs to defend on an easy batting wicket but still fared well in the last three encounters. Having no win in their kitty, the Kings will aim to add some points to their tally in the upcoming match.

Peshawar Zalmi too have been substandard in their performance. They have two wins to their name in three matches. Their bowling needs an urgent address as they have conceded 190 plus runs in two of the three games. While captain Wahab Riaz was supposed to lead the bowling department, he went wicketless in the last two matches.

Peshawar's batting has blown hot and cold with no top-order batter scoring runs on a consistent basis. While Kamran Akmal and Haider Ali showed good form against Lahore Qalandars, Shoaib Malik and Sherfane Rutherford played vital knocks in the first and second match respectively.

Match Details - Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2022

Date: 4th February 2022

Time: 08:00 PM IST

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Broadcast: Sony Six, Sony Six HD, SonyLiV app and website

Pitch Report

The pitch at National Stadium, Karachi has been the batting paradise. It has shown no signs of wear and tear and that can hurt the chances of spinners' success. With both sides boasting of power hitters, another high-scoring contest is likely on the cards.

Squads:

Karachi Kings:

Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Amir, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Nabi, Lewis Gregory, Joe Clarke (wk), Aamer Yamin, Umaid Asif, Tom Abell, Rohail Nazir (wk), Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Ilyas, Romario Shepherd, Imad Wasim, Qasim Akram, Faisal Akram, Talha Ahsan, Mohammad Taha

Peshawar Zalmi:

Wahab Riaz (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Yasir Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Hussain Talat, Ben Cutting, Sohail Khan, Patrick Brown, Sameen Gul, Usman Qadir, Kamran Akmal (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Arshad Iqbal, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Umar, Sirajuddin.

Probable Playing XI:

Karachi Kings:

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Sahibzada Farhan, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Taha, Aamer Yamin, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Umaid Asif

Peshawar Zalmi:

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Hussain Talat, Wahab Riaz (c), Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir, Arish Ali Khan, Salman Irshad

CE Fantasy XI:

Kamran Akmal, Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke, Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Nabi, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Amir, Umaid Asif, Salman Irshad

Captain: Sharjeel Khan

Vice captain: Kamran Akmal