KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Pakistan Super League 2026, 17th Match

The Karachi Kings will host Peshawar Zalmi in Match 17 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at National Stadium on Thursday, April 9. Karachi are an unbeaten team in this tournament, having won all three matches and currently hold the second position in the points table with six points. In their previous match, they defeated Rawalpindi by five wickets, successfully chasing a target of 198 runs in 19.2 overs.

On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi has played two matches in this tournament, winning one while one was abandoned due to rain. Zalmi started their campaign with a victory against Rawalpindi, chasing a strong total of 215 runs very comfortably. With some outstanding talents on both sides, there will be an eye on the KAR vs PES Dream11 prediction. Let's find out all the details about this match.

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Details

KAR vs PES Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Azam Khan was the top scorer for Karachi in the last match against Rawalpindi, scoring an impressive 74 runs at a strike rate of 217 and guiding his team to victory.
• Experienced pacer Hasan Ali was the top wicket-taker for the Karachi Kings in the last match, claiming three wickets at an economy rate of just 6.
• Peshawar opening batsman Mohammad Haris provided an excellent start in the powerplay and helped his team chase a strong total, scoring 47 runs off 28 balls.
• Right-arm medium-fast bowler Ali Raza was the top wicket-taker for the Zalmi in the previous match, claiming two wickets in his spell.

KAR vs PES Toss Prediction

We expect Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam to win the toss and opt to bowl first, considering both teams secured victories in their previous matches while chasing targets.

Record of Chasing Teams at National Stadium

At the National Stadium in Karachi, one of the premier cricket stadiums in Pakistan, a total of five matches were played last season. Out of these, teams chasing the target have won three matches, while teams batting first have managed to win two, indicating a slight advantage for the chasing side.

KAR vs PES Playing 11 (Probable)

KAR vs PES Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

• Wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan is the leading run-scorer for Karachi, scoring 102 runs at an impressive strike rate of 170. Meanwhile, Mohammad Haris is the top performer with the bat for Peshawar, scoring 47 runs in the tournament.
• In the bowling department, Hasan Ali and Ali Raza are the standout performers for their respective teams. Hasan Ali has picked up eight wickets, while Ali Raza has claimed two wickets so far.

KAR vs PES Captain & Vice Captain Choices

All-rounders Michael Bracewell and Moeen Ali are excellent captaincy options for the KAR vs PES Dream11 team prediction. For vice-captaincy, Azam Khan and Khushdil Shah are the best choices.

Top Picks for KAR vs PES Captain Dream11 Prediction

• Former England cricketer Moeen Ali is an experienced all-rounder who scored 71 runs and also took three wickets at an economy rate of 7.8 in this tournament.
• Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha scored 29 runs in the last match and will also bowl a few overs of off-spin. He will be a good choice.

Budget Picks for KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction

• Azam Khan is the best option from the wicket-keeper section, as he scored 74 runs off 34 balls in the last game.
• Khushdil Shah bowled really well in the previous match picking two wickets at an economy rate of 9.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: A Khan, M Haris
Batters: B Azam, W Muhammad
All-rounders: M Ali, M Bracewell, S Ali, K Shah, A Hardie
Bowlers: H Ali, A Raza

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: B Azam, W Muhammad, A Samad
All-rounders: M Ali, M Bracewell, S Ali, K Shah, A Hardie
Bowlers: A Zampa, M Hamza

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the KAR vs PES match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 17) Pakistan Super League 2026 Players to Avoid

• Saad Baig has struggled to deliver impactful performances in recent matches and can be left out for this match.
• Pacer Abbas Afridi was too expensive in the last match and did not take any wickets, so it might be wise to exclude your KAR vs PES Dream11 prediction today match.

KAR vs PES Weather & Pitch Report at National Stadium

• The weather in Karachi for the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 is expected to be warm with no forecast of rain.
• The surface at the National Stadium is likely to favour spinners with some assistance for pacers in the powerplay overs. Both teams will prefer chasing.

KAR vs PES H2H Records

Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi have met each other 23 times in the PSL. Out of these matches, Peshawar have won 15 matches while Karachi Kings have just 8 wins to their name.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.