HBL PSL 2026: Karachi Kings reach 96/2 against Peshawar Zalmi

Kings lost two wickets early but managed to recover and build a steady platform in the middle overs in clash with Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium today

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - April 22nd, 2026) Karachi Kings were 96 for 2 in 12 overs after opting to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 32nd match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 being played in Lahore on Tuesday.

After winning the toss, Karachi Kings chose to set a target. The side lost two wickets early but managed to recover and build a steady platform in the middle overs.

At the time of reporting, Karachi were batting at a controlled pace, looking to accelerate in the remaining overs of their innings.

Peshawar Zalmi’s bowlers had struck twice in the early phase but were unable to break through further as Karachi consolidated their position.

The match remains evenly poised, with Karachi Kings aiming for a strong finish while Zalmi look to restrict them in the death overs.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), James Vince, Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousuf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit Ali, Ali Raza

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Jason Roy, Salman Ali Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (wk), Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shahid Aziz, Hassan Ali, Zahid Mehmood