Summary of this article
Karachi Kings were dished out a 159-run defeat by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2026 match 17
The Karachi Kings bowled first to Peshawar Zalmi
Kusal Mendis' 109 earned him the POTM award
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis scored a 52-ball 109 as Peshawar Zalmi registered a whopping 159-run victory over David Warner-led Karachi Kings in match 17 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 on Thursday, April 9 in Karachi.
Batting first, Zalmi lost Mohammad Haris early on but Babar Azam (87 not out) and Mendis then forged a partnership that Karachi Kings could not break. Mendis and Babar unleashed wrath onto the KRK bowlers as they eyed a huge score.
Despite the fall of Mendis, Babar continued his counter-attack as they registered 246 on the board in 20 overs.
In reply, Warner-led side were culprit of giving away their wickets cheaply as they fell to 50/5. Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana and Sufiyan Muqeem shared three wickets each as KRK were bundled out for a paltry 87 in 16.1 overs.
Karachi Kings Vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2026: Toss Update
Karachi Kings have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2026 match 17.
Karachi Kings Vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2026: Playing XIs
Karachi Kings: Muhammad Waseem, David Warner(c), Salman Agha, Azam Khan(w), Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Saad Baig, Mohammad Hamza, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam(c), Kusal Mendis(w), Michael Bracewell, Farhan Yousaf, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Where will the Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi match be played?
The Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026 match will be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
When will the Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi match be played?
The Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026 match will not be televised in India.
Where to live stream the Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2026 match?
The PSL 2026 match between Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi will not be streamed live in India due to political tensions between the two countries.
