Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Prediction: March 3, 2021
In this article, we preview Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, the PSL match to be played at Karachi on 3 March 2021. We consider the likely elevens of the two sides and the current form of their respective players before making our predictions about the probable result of the match.
Match Preview and Odds
After playing two matches each, Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi are in 3rd and 4th positions, respectively, on the points table – see the adjoining table.
In their match against Islamabad United on 24 February, Karachi Kings were handed a shock nine-wicket defeat after batting first and posting a daunting 196/3. Sharjeel Khan’s century and his opening partnership of 176 with Babar Azam proved to be of no avail as Islamabad’s batsmen reached the target with 5 balls to spare. Kings’ bowlers, Imad Wasim, Md Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal and Md Nabi took a wicket each in the lost encounter.
In their last league match on 23 February, Peshawar Zalmi registered a 6-wicket victory against Multan Sultans at Karachi. Batting first, Sultans scored 193/4, on the back of James Vince’s 84 off 55 balls. Among Zalmi’s bowlers, Md Imran (1/24), Md Irfan (1/41), and Saqib Mahmood (2/36) had wicket-taking returns.
When Zalmi batted, they were off to a great start with an opening stand of 57 between Imam-ul-Haq (48 off 39) and Kamran Akmal (37 off 24). Tom Kohler-Cadmore who joined Haq at the fall of Akmal’s wicket scored 53 off 32 balls with 6 fours and a six, as Zalmi overwhelmed the target with an over to spare. His effort saw Kohler-Cadmore named Man of the Match. The Yorkshire batsman has proved the surprise package of the PSL. In 82 T20 games, he has scored 2250 runs at 30.00 with a ton and 17 fifties, including a top score of 127 and an impressive strike rate of 141.68.
LiLikely XIs
trong>Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Daniel Christian, Md Nabi, Imad Wasim (c), Colin Ingram, Joe Clarke, Aamer Yamin, Waqas Maqsood, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal
Peshawar Zalmi: Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, Wahab Riaz (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan
MaMatch Predictions
trong>We believe that Karachi Kings will beat Peshawar Zalmi on 3 March.
HeHead to Head
shawar Zalmi have registered an 8-4 head to head advantage over Karachi Kings in 12 matches played between the sides.
BoBookmakers Odds
trong>Bookmakers’ odds favour Karachi Kings to prevail over Peshawar Zalmi on 3 March.
Head to Head
shawar Zalmi have registered an 8-4 head to head advantage over Karachi Kings in 12 matches played between the sides.BoBookmakers Odds
trong>Bookmakers’ odds favour Karachi Kings to prevail over Peshawar Zalmi on 3 March.
SummSummary
urrent form, Karachi Kings have the edge over Peshawar Zalmi, with greater depth in both batting and bowling.
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