Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Live Streaming, PSL 2025: The Pakistan Super League 2025 roars back to life today as Peshawar Zalmi lock horns with Karachi Kings in what is shaping up to be a make-or-break clash in Rawalpindi.
As the league resumes following the India-Pakistan ceasefire, the cricketing fraternity eagerly awaits this showdown, which could define the fate of the two sides vying for playoff contention.

Karachi Kings, currently second on the points table, have one foot in the semi-finals and will look to seal the deal with a win. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi face a much sterner challenge — sitting fifth and needing nothing short of back-to-back wins to stay alive in the tournament. With international stars returning and fans hungry for cricket after a 10-day hiatus, expect fireworks under the Rawalpindi lights!
Expect clear skies and a pleasant evening in Rawalpindi with temperatures hovering around 26°C at match time. The pitch is expected to be a belter for the batters — hard and dry with true bounce. Bowlers will need to rely on clever variations and early breakthroughs. Chasing might be preferred under lights, given the dew factor that comes into play in the second innings.
For Karachi Kings, their campaign is nearly sealed — just one win from their last two outings will punch their ticket to the semi-finals. David Warner’s leadership has been inspirational, and with the explosive likes of Ben McDermott and James Vince at the top, the Kings are formidable.
Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, face an uphill battle. With two must-win games ahead, skipper Babar Azam will bank on the return of foreign firepower. The likes of Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wood, and Max Bryant could prove to be the x-factors, while the bowling unit led by Luke Wood and Ahmed Daniyal needs to fire in unison.
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Ben McDermott, James Vince, Saad Baig (wk), Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza
Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris (wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Ahmed Daniyal, Arif Yaqoob, Ali Raza