KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 17, PSL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 17 of the PSL 2026 between KAR vs PES to be played in Karachi.

The Karachi leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 began with a thrilling encounter between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi. It went down to the wire, and the result came on the last ball. Now it is time for a doubleheader in Karachi.

Peshawar Zalmi will be in action again, as they are ready to lock horns with Karachi Kings. This contest will be held at National Stadium on Thursday at 7:30 PM IST.

Both teams will enter this game unbeaten and will look to maintain their winning run. The team that wins this contest will move up to the points table. These are two strong batting units, and the winner will take one step closer to a place in the playoffs.

KAR vs PES: Match Details

• Match: Karachi Kings (KAR) vs Peshawar Zalmi (PES), Match 17, PSL 2026
• Match Date: April 09, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 7:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

KAR vs PES: Head-to-Head: KAR (8) – PES (15)

These two teams have faced each other 23 times in the PSL. Peshawar Zalmi have won 15 games, and Karachi Kings have 8 wins under their belts.

KAR vs PES: Weather Report

The forecast shows cloudy weather on Thursday evening in Karachi. The temperature is expected to be around 26°C with 73 percent humidity.

KAR vs PES: Pitch Report

National Stadium is a good venue with an even surface for T20 cricket. Fast bowlers will have some movement with the new ball, whereas spinners will be handy in the middle overs.

However, the wicket is expected to improve for batting as the game goes on, making it an ideal chasing surface in evening matches.

KAR vs PES: Predicted XIs:

Karachi Kings: Muhammad Waseem, David Warner (c), Azam Khan (wk), Salman Agha, Moeen Ali, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Adam Zampa, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Aaron Hardie, Kusal Mendis (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aamer Jamal, Abdul Samad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 KAR vs PES Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Haris

Batters: Babar Azam, David Warner

All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Salman Agha, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Aamer Jamal

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Ali

Captain First-Choice: Moeen Ali || Captain Second-Choice: David Warner

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mohammad Haris|| Vice-captain Second-Choice: Hasan Ali

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 KAR vs PES Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan, Mohammad Haris

Batters:Babar Azam, Waseem Muhammad

All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Salman Agha, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Aamer Jamal

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Hasan Ali

Captain First-Choice: Salman Agha || Captain Second-Choice: Aaron Hardie

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Michael Bracewell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam

KAR vs PES: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Peshawar Zalmi have already played one game at this venue, while the Kings will play their first game. The Zalmi have a better combination because of the form of their batters and fast bowlers, whereas the Kings rely a lot on their overseas stars. Hence, we back Peshawar Zalmi to win this game.

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