KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Match 17, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Karachi Kings set to face Peshawar Zalmi in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, April 9.

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Preview

In the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Karachi Kings (KAR) will take on Peshawar Zalmi (PES). Karachi Kings performed well in the previous game as they got a 5-wicket win against Rawalpindi, which is their third consecutive win in this season. Batting first, Rawalpindi posted a huge total of 197 runs, while Multan chased down the target in 19.2 overs. Moreover, for Karachi, Azam Khan emerged as the top scorer with 74 runs off 34 deliveries. 

Among the bowlers, Hasan Ali performed well and took three wickets. At the same time, Khushdil Shah picked up two wickets. Overall, Karachi performed well in all three departments this season. So they would like to continue their strategy in the upcoming fixtures as well.

On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi also performed brilliantly in the last game, defeating Hyderabad by four wickets. Batting first, Hyderabad posted a total of 146 runs, while Peshawar chased down the target on the last ball of the game. Moreover, for Peshawar, Iftikhar Ahmed emerged as the top performer with 15 runs and four wickets as well. Apart from him, Babar Azam played well and scored 43 runs.

Match Information

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 17

Pakistan Super League, 9 Apr 2026, Thur, 7:30 PM IST, National Stadium, Karachi

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00:07:06:50

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Weather Report

stadiumNational Stadium, Karachi

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30.8°C

humidity37% (Humidity)

Probable Playing XI

Karachi Kings

Saad Baig, Agha Salman, Waseem Muhammad, David Warner (C), Azam Khan (wk), Khushdil Shah, MM Ali, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, A Zampa

Bench : Aqib Ilyas, Rizwanullah Murad, Shahid Aziz, Ihsanullah, RR Hendricks, H Arshad, Mohammad Hamza, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

Peshawar Zalmi

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), K Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Farhan Yousaf, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufyan Moqim, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Bench : Khalid Usman, Ali Raza, AM Hardie, JM Vince, A Subhan, Kashif Ali, Mirza Baig, Khurram Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Brian Bennett, M Basit, Tanzid Hasan

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is widely regarded as a batting-friendly surface. It typically favours aggressive stroke play, allowing batters to score freely. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to assist spinners. Additionally, the presence of significant dew during evening games often makes chasing a more advantageous option. The surface usually delivers high-scoring games, with an average first-innings score of about 173 runs.

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Player Picks

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Babar Azam PES | BAT

Babar Azam is an excellent batter and has consistently performed well in the PSL. He also scored 43 runs in the last game against Hyderabad. He is definitely able to perform well this season.

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David Warner KAR | BAT

David Warner is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 415 runs in the last 10 games. He is a key player for the Karachi Kings this season.

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Ihsanullah

KAR | BOWL

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Abdul Samad

PES | BAT

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Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 9 2026 10:16 AM

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Azam Khan

8

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Kusal Mendis

9

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Mohammad Haris

7.5

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Salman Ali Agha

9

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Waseem Muhammad

8.5

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David Warner
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9

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Babar Azam
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Iftikhar Ahmed

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Michael Bracewell

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Hasan Ali

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Sufyan Moqim

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