KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Eliminator 1

Preview:

Karachi Kings will take on Peshawar Zalmi in the 1^st Eliminator of the PSL 2021 on Monday. Kings pulled off two consecutive victories in their last two matches to qualify for the playoffs. They finished 4^th in the standings with 10 points. The Kings had lost to Peshawar Zalmi in their previous meeting by 6 wickets and they are all set to give back a perfect response for the previous loss.

Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi had a contrasting tournament in the 2^nd leg as they managed to win only 2 games in the last 5 matches. While chasing a mammoth total of 247 runs in their previous match against Islamabad United, they put up a great fight but eventually fell short of just 15 runs. They finished at the 3^rd spot in the standings with 10 points.

Match Details:

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Eliminator 1

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: June 21st, at 11:30 PM IST and 10:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

Since it’s a night game, the dew factor will definitely come into play. We can expect a good batting wicket for this match as well. Batting first will be a good option for this game.

Probable Playing XIs for KAR vs PES:

Karachi Kings

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Najibullah-Zadran, Chadwick Walton (wk), Imad Wasim (c), Danish Aziz, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal, Noor Ahmad

Peshawar Zalmi

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali / Imam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Umaid Asif, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran / Sameen Gul

Top Picks for KAR vs PES Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batsmen

Babar Azam is the only batter to surpass the 500-run mark in this tournament. Pakistan skipper needs to continue the same form if his side needs to win the Eliminator 1 against Zalmi.

Shoaib Malik came back to the form, as he scored 68 runs from just 36 balls in the previous match against Islamabad United. Overall in this tournament, he has mustered 244 runs at an average of 30.5.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Playing in his only 2^nd match of the tournament, Danish Aziz smacked 45 runs from just 13 balls against the Quetta Gladiators, which includes 2 fours and 5 sixes.

Rovman Powell has managed to score 63 runs in 5 matches so far this tournament, which doesn’t justify his standards. However, he is a talented all-rounder and can be a good budget pick.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

16-year-old Noor Ahmad is an upcoming star from Afghanistan. Batters will definitely find it hard to pick his variations. He has scalped 3 wickets so far in this tournament at an economy of 6.54.

Wahab Riaz has got the most scalps for Peshawar Zalmi in this tournament. He has picked up 14 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 8.74, with the best figures of 4/17.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Kamran Akmal is in good form with the bat at the top of the order. He has scored 2 half-centuries in the last 5 matches so far. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 226 runs at an average of 22.6.

KAR vs PES Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KAR vs PES Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Kamran Akmal (vc), Shoaib Malik, Najibullah-Zadran, Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Danish Aziz, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Noor Ahmad

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KAR vs PES Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Chadwick Walton, Shoaib Malik, Martin Guptill, Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan (c), Hazratullah Zazai (vc), Umaid Asif, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Irfan, Noor Ahmad

KAR vs PES Risky Captaincy Choices:

Chadwick Walton has scored 80 runs so far in this tournament, with the highest score of 35. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Sherfane Rutherford is a dependable batter in the middle order for Zalmi. You can take a risk in picking him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Arshad Iqbal has done well in this tournament, picking up 8 wickets at an economy of 8.92. Since it’s a big game it is better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.