The Karachi Kings  (KAR) will go up against Peshawar Zalmi (PES) in the 11th match of PSL 2025 at National Stadium, Karachi. Both teams feature explosive batting lineups, and both sides have key players in form, so this should be an exciting matchup. Karachi Kings has a better-balanced team and will be looking to build on their recent successes, while Peshawar Zalmi will be looking to continue their success.

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches: 21
• Peshawar Zalmi Wins: 15
• Karachi Kings Wins: 6

Peshawar Zalmi has a considerable advantage over Karachi Kings in terms of their head-to-head matchup, having won 11 of their 18 games against Karachi; however, Karachi Kings has shown they can compete with the best teams in the league. Regardless, the match should produce a high-scoring contest, as the pitch at Karachi should provide a great balance between bat and ball, and both sides have the batting depth to score freely.

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Notable Matches in KAR vs PES history

PSL 2024, Match 7 - February 24, Karachi

• Peshawar Zalmi: 187/6 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 190/5 - 19.5 overs
• Result: Karachi Kings won by 5 wickets

Karachi Kings chased down a competitive total from Peshawar Zalmi with Babar Azam (56) and Shoaib Malik (44*) causing trouble along the way to clinch a victory by 5 wickets with just 1 ball to spare. This match showed Karachi's determination in chases and competitive wins.

PSL 2022, Match 14 – March 8, Lahore

• Peshawar Zalmi: 206/4 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 180/9 - 20 overs
• Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 26 runs
  

Aggressive batting by Peshawar Zalmi, led by Hazratullah Zazai (77), resulted in them putting up a formidable score. Karachi Kings, despite a good effort by their top order led by Joe Clarke's 52 and Ben Dunk's 39, came up short. The game showcased the firepower of Peshawar's batting unit.

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PSL 2021, Match 13 – June 12, Abu Dhabi

• Peshawar Zalmi: 172/4 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 173/3 - 19.2 overs
• Result: Karachi Kings won by 7 wickets
  

Karachi Kings chased down a total of 173 quite easily, with a stunning 77 by Martin Guptill and an unbeaten 42* by Imad Wasim. This was a clinical victory by Karachi in chasing down a mid-range total.

Match 10 of PSL 2025 will take place on April 20, 2025, as Karachi Kings (KAR) face off against Islamabad United (ISL) at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match is sure to bring excitement and energy, in part due to the rivalry between the two teams and their strong head-to-head history. Both teams also have strong batting lineups and good bowling options, but the pitch in Karachi has always been group-friendly, so they can take in this high-scoring match-up.

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches: 21
• Islamabad United Wins: 16
• Karachi Kings Wins: 6
• Tied/Super Over: 0
• No Result: 0

Islamabad United holds the edge in their head-to-head meetings with 14 wins and 6 wins for Karachi in 20 games, but the recent resurgence of Karachi makes this match hard to call. The National Stadium has shallow pitches and short boundaries, which offer good favor for batting and the prospect of a run-fest.

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Notable Matches in KAR vs ISL history

PSL 2024, Match 15 – February 28, Karachi

• Islamabad United: 165/5 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 169/3 - 18.3 overs
• Result: Karachi Kings won, by 7 wickets

Islamabad United, batting first, set the platform with 165/5, led by Colin Munro, who scored 82 runs. However, Karachi Kings were able to chase that total down with Kieron Pollard’s 48 not out and Shoaib Malik’s 39 runs, finishing with 9 balls to spare to show why they have been one of the strongest chasing teams.

PSL 2021, Eliminator – June 21, Abu Dhabi

• Islamabad United: 190/4 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 191/2 - 18.4 overs
• Result: Karachi Kings won by 8 wickets

Karachi's chase of Islamabad's 190/4, led by Usman Khawaja's 70, was powered by Babar Azam's 81 and Martin Guptill's well-made 43*. Karachi clinically chased down the total, finishing with 8 wickets in hand, and showed that they are also a threat in the knockout stages of the PSL.

PSL 2023, Match 19—March 3, Rawalpindi.

• Karachi Kings: 201/5 (20 overs)
• Islamabad United: 204/4 (19.2 overs)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 6 wickets.

For the second time, Karachi scored 200 and 201 in this match, led by Imad Wasim's 92*. It was chased by Islamabad's Azam Khan (72*) and Faheem Ashraf (41) with 4 balls to spare to win by 6 wickets and further demonstrate their ability to finish in big chases.

The PSL 2025 Match 8 between Karachi Kings (KAR) and Quetta Gladiators (QUE) will take place at the National Stadium, Karachi, on April 18, 2025. Below is a historical head-to-head record and details of notable matches where these teams have previously faced off, showcasing the competitive nature of these two teams. 

The head-to-head record slightly favors Quetta Gladiators, as they historically have performed well against Karachi Kings. In general, Quetta has dominated this matchup, but Karachi has enjoyed a few victories, particularly in more recent seasons — providing sports fans ample reason to watch this matchup with both high stakes and an intense competition mentality. Quetta has the historical advantage over Karachi, but in PSL 2025, Match 8 will take place on Karachi's home field.

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Notable Matches in KAR vs. QUE history

PSL 2024, Match 16 – February 29, National Stadium, Karachi

• Quetta Gladiators: 169/5 (20 overs)
• Karachi Kings: 165/8 (20 overs)
• Results: Quetta Gladiators defeated Karachi Kings by 5 wickets

Sherfane Rutherford (58 not out) from 31 balls, with assistance from Jason Roy (52), led the Quetta Gladiators' chase of 165 and completed the task, going to the last ball. Shoaib Malik (38) and Kieron Pollard (49) helped provide ballast for Karachi's innings, but they were kept in check by Akeal Hosein (2/34) and Mohammad Amir (1/30). Some team tension, but this was a close encounter with the Quetta Gladiators demonstrating their ability to remain calm and collected when tightly chasing after 166.

PSL 2023, Match 22 - March 6, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• Quetta Gladiators Total: 168/7 (20 overs)
• Karachi Kings Total: 162/5 (20 overs)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 6 runs

Martin Guptill's phenomenal 86 (56) propelled Quetta Gladiators to 168/7 despite Mohammad Amir's 2-36 for Karachi Kings. Cagey batting from Shoaib Malik (55) and Imad Wasim (45) kept Karachi Kings alive, but wickets from Mohammad Hasnain (2-29) and disciplined death bowling from Naseem Shah secured the win for Quetta Gladiators, highlighting the fine margins in this raging rivalry.

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PSL 2021, Match 1 - February 20, National Stadium, Karachi

• Karachi Kings Total: 121/7 (20 overs)
• Quetta Gladiators Total: 126/3 (13.5 overs)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 7 wickets

Karachi Kings struggled to a total of 121/7, with Joe Clarke scoring a top score of 46 as Mohammad Hasnain (2-18) and Usman Shinwari strangled Karachi's batting order. Quetta Gladiators chased it down comfortably with Chris Gayle's 39 and Sarfaraz Ahmed's 40 not out, and the target was achieved with 37 balls to spare. Quetta Gladiators made a firmer impression first up in this season against Karachi Kings with a dominant performance.

This rivalry, steeped in history and marked by dramatic finishes, ensures that PSL 2025 Match 8 will be a must-watch for cricket fans.

On April 15, 2025 Match 6 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi where Karachi Kings (KAR) face Lahore Qalandars (LAH). The following section includes all head-to-head statistics along with fascinating matches from previous encounters between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars.

Head-to-Head Record 

• Total Matches: 21
• Karachi Kings Wins: 15
• Lahore Qalandars Wins: 5
• Tied/Super Over: 1 (Lahore Qalandars won the Super Over)
• No Result: 0

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Notable Matches in KAR vs. LAH History:

PSL 2024, Match 26 – March 9

• Karachi Kings Score: 179/7 (20 overs)
• Lahore Qalandars Score: 177/5 (20 overs)
• Result: The match concluded when Karachi Kings secured victory with 3 wickets.

The Lahore Qalandars batting lineup reached 177/5 during their innings where both Rassie van der Dussen and Fakhar Zaman scored fifty runs each.
Shoaib Malik’s clutch 27* guided Karachi Kings to a tense last-ball victory.

PSL 2024, Match 10 – February 24

• Karachi Kings Score: 176/8 (20 overs)
• Lahore Qalandars Score: 175/6 (20 overs)
• Result: The match ended with Karachi Kings prevailing through two wickets at the end

Sahibzada Farhan hit a 72 which supported Lahore Qalandars to score 175/6 versus their opponents. Kieron Pollard made 58 runs along with a single from Mir  Hamza's bat to deliver victory to Karachi Kings.

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PSL 2023, Match 8 – February 19

• Karachi Kings Score: 185/5 (20 overs)
• Lahore Qalandars Score: 118 (17.3 overs)
• Resut: The match ended with Karachi Kings taking victory through a run margin of 67.

James Vince together with Matthew Wade guided Karachi Kings to their total of 185/5. During his four-wicket performance Akif Javed dismissed all Lahore Qalandars batters to finish the team at 118 runs.