Karachi Kings Vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights, PSL 2026: Mendis, Rana, Muqeem Ends Unbeaten Run Of David Warner's Side

Welcome to our live coverage of this all important PSL 2026 clash. The National Stadium is buzzing as the undefeated Karachi Kings look to defend their home turf against a formidable Peshawar Zalmi.

Stay tuned for live updates and all the key moments from this blockbuster encounter.

Karachi Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Peshawar Zalmi XI: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Michael Bracewell, Farhan Yousaf, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Karachi Kings XI: Muhammad Waseem, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Saad Baig, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hamza, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza

Decent start from the Peshawar Zalmi except for Mohammad Haris' wicket but Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis have taken control of things.

The Peshawar Zalmi are scoring runs at a rate of over 10 with Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis both approaching their half-centuries.  

Babar Azam brings up his half-century and take a look at his strike rate, which has gone over 200 now.

This partnership between Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam has reached 161 off just 82 balls with the former just 3 runs away from his century. Babar Azam is currently batting at 61 off 38.

Kusal Mendis departs after a fantastic knock of 109 off just 52 balls which included 14 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 209. Babar Azam is still going strong at 79 and he has a very good chance of hitting another century in the Pakistan Super League.

Peshawar Zalmi posted a colossal 246/3, setting a record-breaking target for the Karachi Kings. After losing Mohammad Haris early, Kusal Mendis played a blinder, smashing 109 off 52 balls.

He was supported by skipper Babar Azam, whose elegant 87 saw him become the fastest player to reach 12,000 T20 runs.

A blistering cameo from Abdul Samad (40* off 12) added late fireworks, leaving Karachi’s bowlers shell-shocked. Abbas Afridi managed two wickets but conceded 55 runs as Zalmi’s power-hitting took total control of the first innings.

Poor start from the Karachi Kings as they lost both of their openers for a duck. Skipper David Warner got out for a golden duck while Muhammad Waseem departed for a 3-ball 0. Iftikhar Ahmed and Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam got the breakthroughs.

KRK are in a muddle! Three wickets inside the PP and that too, two ducks. David Warner and Muhammad Waseem depart followed by PAK's T20I skipper, Salman Ali Agha. PSZ right on top tonight.

KRK: 13/3 (3 Overs)

PSZ: 246/3 (20 Overs)

Required run rate is over 16 and KRK are 39/4 in 7 overs, with over 200 runs still required. This is huge, HUGE, ask for them and it seems only a miracle could see them avert a defeat tonight.

KRK: 39/4 (7 Overs)

PSZ: 246/3 (20 Overs)

Karachi Kings need 186 runs in 60 balls and have five wickets in hand. This a big ask especially with 18.6 runs per over required. PSZ are all over their opponents like a rash!

KRK: 61/5 (10 Overs)

PSZ: 246/3 (20 Overs)

The chase has went nowhere for Karachi Kings as they lost their sixth wicket. Sufiyan Muqeem is the one who strikes this time, cleaning up Azam Khan. Azam was trying to keep Kings in the game give the power he has against spin. But he played around the ball trying to flick and the ball ricochets to the stumps.

Nahid Rana has scalped two wickets in one over dismissing Khushdil Shah and Adam Zampa. In the next over Sufiyan Muqeem doubled it up by getting Abbas Afridi holed out in the long off area. Karachi Kings are now staring at a massive defeat with only one wicket in hand. Nahid Rana followed it double wicket over with a one run over.

A comprehensive 159-run victory for Peshawar Zalmi. They produced a record-breaking performance with the bat in hand and then followed it up with a tight bowling performance. Nahid Rana starred with the ball in hand as he scalped 3 wickets and so did Sufiyan Muqeem. Rana and Muqeem made sure they broke the back of the chase and Karachi Kings crumbled for only 87. Earlier, Kusal Mendis shined with the bat scoring a brilliant century and he got strong support from Babar Azam. The duo helped Zalmi put up a strong 246. With this result, the unbeaten run of Karachi Kings comes to an end.