Karachi Region Whites are set to face Bahawalpur Region in the 5th match of the Pakistan National T20 2026 on March 9 at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar. Karachi Region Whites had a strong start to the tournament, winning their opening match by eight wickets against Faisalabad Region. They comfortably chase down the target of 172 runs in 17.1 overs. Opening batsman Abdullah Fazal was the top run-scorer for Karachi, scoring 76 runs off 51 balls.

On the other hand, the Bahawalpur Region played their first match of the tournament. Their squad is not full of big-name superstars, but they still have a determined and hard-working group of players who are willing to give it all for the team.

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KRW vs BHWR Match Details

• Match: Karachi Region Whites vs Bahawalpur Region, 5th Match 

• Date: 9th March 2026

• Time: 4:45 PM IST

• Venue: Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar 

• Live Streaming: YouTube 

KRW vs BHWR Weather Report

Pitch Report - Imran Khan Cricket Stadium

The Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar's pitch is typically excellent for cricket, particularly after the upgrades. The pace and bounce are excellent from the start, allowing fast bowlers to get some movement and seam early on.

• Win Batting First: 25%

• Win Bowling First: 75%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 186

• Average 2nd Innings: 177

KRW vs BHWR Recent Form

KRW vs BHWR Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• KRW Wins - 1

• BHWR Wins - 0

Top Batters to Watch – KRW vs BHWR

• Abdullah Fazal (KRW): 76 runs in this tournament 

• Khawaja Nafay (KRW): 48 runs in this tournament 

• Saim Ayub (KRW): 33 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – KRW vs BHWR

• Saim Ayub (KRW): 2 wickets in this tournament 

• Muhammad Umar (KRW): 2 wickets in this tournament 

• Saqib Khan (KRW): 1 wicket in this tournament 

KRW vs BHWR Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If BHWR bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: KRW to win

Scenario 2: If KRW bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–190

• Match Result: KRW to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

KRW vs BHWR Predicted Playing XIs

Karachi Region Whites 

Abdullah Fazal, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel (C), Khawaja Nafay (WK), Omair Yousuf, Danish Aziz, Saqib Khan, Muhammad Umar, Rizwan Ullah, Mohammad Hamza Sohail 

Bahawalpur Region 

Muhammad Imran Randhawa (C), Mohammad Sudais, Haider Ali, Mohammad Umair, Mohammad Faizan Zafar, Mohammad Akram (WK), Mohammad Sarwan Afridi, Mohammad Junaid, Saad Khan, Mohammad Azab, Mohammad Basit.

Why Karachi Region Whites is the favourite

• Explosive top-order

• Experienced players 

• Good batting strength 

KRW vs BHWR Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Karachi Region Whites are the favourites to win this Pakistan National T20 2026 match. Abdullah Fazal, Saim Ayub and Shan Masood are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

KRW: 60%

BHWR: 40%

KRW vs BHWR Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the KRW vs BHWR live match?

You can watch the live streaming on YouTube 

Q2. Who will win today’s KRW vs BHWR match?

According to our today's match prediction, Karachi Region Whites are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What time will the KRW vs BHWR match start?

The match begins at 4:45 PM IST