In Match No. 1, Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings will square off. on Tuesday, February 14 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 The match will take place in Karachi at the National Stadium. In preparation for the forthcoming PSL, the Kings’ setup has undergone a few adjustments.
After Babar Azam left for the Zalmi, Imad Wasim, who led them to victory for the first time in 2020, is back as captain. After a few seasons with the Zalmi, Shoaib Malik is also back with the Kings. Sharjeel Khan will likely open alongside Matthew Wade of Australia, who is currently ranked first.
In the inaugural ILT20, James Vince performed admirably, and his role will be significant. Mohammad Amir and Imran Tahir, among others, are a part of their potent bowling attack, which is also very strong.
Match details
- Match: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi.
- Date and Time: February 14, 2023, Tuesday, 07:00 pm IST
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Match Prediction
It’s hard to pick a winner because both teams have strong batting lineups. In the coming game, the team that is chasing should be able to win. Prediction: The match will be won by the team that bats second.
Probable XIs
Karachi Kings
- Sharjeel Khan
- Matthew Wade
- James Vince
- Haider Ali
- Shoaib Malik
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Qasim Akram
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Mir Hamza
- Imran Tahir
- Mohammad Amir
Peshawar Zalmi
- Babar Azam (C)
- Saim Ayub
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Mohammad Haris
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Salman Irshad
- Usman Qadir
- Wahab Riaz
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Arshad Iqbal
Pitch Report
The batting surface at the National Stadium in Karachi has been excellent. Bowlers may have limited options. After winning the toss, teams should choose whether to field first.
The pitch at this location is well-balanced and typically provides bowlers and batsmen with equal assistance. As a result, the PSL 2021 season will likely begin with a close game for the fans.
There was only one PSL 2020 playoff game at the National Stadium with a score of 180 or higher, indicating that Karachi is not a high-scoring venue.
Twelve of the 20 games played here have been won by second-place teams. If the captains who win the toss in Karachi choose to field first, it shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Weather Forecast
At this time, there is no chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 22 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be around 50 percent.
Where to watch
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Sony Liv