Final result
Peshawar Zalmi won by 159 runs
Player of the match: BKG Mendis
Result · Pakistan Super League
Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings
Result · Pakistan Super League
Venue par · 185Chase success · 83%POTM · BKG Mendis
Match preview & overview
Zalmi Demolish Kings by 159 Runs in PSL Rout at Karachi
Peshawar Zalmi produced one of the most one-sided results of PSL 2026, beating Karachi Kings by 159 runs at the National Stadium, Karachi on 9 April 2026. Zalmi batted first after losing the toss and posted 246/3 across 20 overs, a total comfortably above the ground's average first-innings score of 209 from 71 matches at the venue. Karachi Kings never threatened in the chase, losing 3 wickets inside the powerplay for 33 runs before collapsing entirely to 87 all out. BKG Mendis won the Player of the Match award.
The scale of the defeat is the headline. A target of 247 is steep anywhere in T20 cricket, but Karachi's batting simply disintegrated. Six wickets fell through the middle overs for just 53 runs, and the tail contributed virtually nothing; only 1 run came from the death overs as the last wicket fell. Zalmi's bowling unit did not need to do anything extraordinary. Karachi's batting did the damage to itself.
Pitch report & venue insights
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka — 7-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2004. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
7
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
267
Avg 2nd-innings score
83%
Chase success rate
24
Avg powerplay runs
14%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Zalmi post 246/3, one of PSL's biggest totals
Peshawar Zalmi's innings was built across all three phases: 66/1 in the powerplay, a remarkable 104 runs without loss through the middle overs, and 76/2 at the death. The final total of 246/3 dwarfed the venue's average first-innings score of 209 across 71 matches.
Angle 02
Kings collapse to 87 all out, losing 10 wickets
Angle 03
Karachi's toss call backfired badly
Angle 04
BKG Mendis named Player of the Match
Angle 05
Head-to-head now firmly tilted towards Zalmi
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may suit this fixture type better than outright result lines, given the wide variation in individual contributions when one side collapses this heavily.
- Powerplay performance has been a strong differentiator in this head-to-head; markets relating to runs or wickets in the first six overs could reflect real form patterns.
- The venue's 50% chase success rate offers limited structural advantage to either side; outright markets may be more open than they appear.
- Player of the Match markets in PSL fixtures at National Stadium, Karachi have historically rewarded top-order batting contributions when first-innings totals exceed the 209 venue average.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings
What was the result of Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings on 9 April 2026?
Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by 159 runs at the National Stadium, Karachi. Zalmi posted 246/3 from their 20 overs and then bowled Karachi out for 87. BKG Mendis was named Player of the Match.
Where to watch Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings in the UK?
PSL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream them via Sky Go or a NOW TV Sports pass if you do not have a full Sky subscription.
What is the head-to-head record between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings?
Across 23 PSL meetings, Peshawar Zalmi lead 15 wins to 8. Karachi had won two of the previous three encounters before this match, but Zalmi now hold the more commanding overall record.
How did Karachi Kings lose by 159 runs?
Karachi Kings chose to field after winning the toss but conceded 246/3 to Peshawar Zalmi, well above the National Stadium's average first-innings score of 209. In their chase, the Kings lost 3 wickets inside the powerplay for 33 runs and never recovered, eventually dismissed for 87.
Who won the toss in this PSL match?
Karachi Kings won the toss and elected to field. The decision is consistent with the tendency at National Stadium, Karachi, where 63% of toss winners choose to bowl first, but it proved costly as Peshawar Zalmi batted throughout all 20 overs.
How has Peshawar Zalmi been performing in PSL 2026?
Heading into this fixture, Peshawar Zalmi had won their two most recent PSL 2026 matches against Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi. Before that they had dropped two games in 2025, making this a timely and emphatic statement of current form.
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