The KK vs PZ is the match where Karachi Kings registered their 1st victory of the PSL 9. Karachi King won the game by 7 wickets.
KK vs PZ Match Overview
Peshawar Zalmi
This KK vs PZ match is 2nd straight loss for Peshawar Zalmi. We have seen the reasons for Zalmi’s defeat in this match. But, we have seen a good batting performance of Babar Azam. Players at the top order were playing useless shots that cost the match. Saim Ayub and Muhammad Haris need patience to play any format of the game. They are both in hurry-up minds which is not applicable in cricket.
Cricket is not only a game of hitting sixes and fours. Cricket is a mind, focus & passionate game. If they will not play good cricket hence there is no future for both of them. Hence, picking Rovman Powell is a good decision by Zalmi management and so on. Asif Ali needs to be playing responsible cricket and give support to Babar Azam. In the next games, they need to reconsider their top-order batters.
At one stage, we think Peshawar Zalmi can defend the target. Despite picking Shoaib Malik`s wicket but failed to defend the target. Waqar Salamkheil`s over will be the turning point of the match and lose the game in that over. Waqar Salamkheil conceded 27 runs in an over where Zalmi lost the match. The fielding has been good and they try to defend but lose the match.
Karachi Kings
A special moment in the KK vs PZ match was when Karachi won this match. Despite both opener’s fall, they win easily. After the fall of wickets, James Vince & Shoaib Malik play good sensible cricket. When Shoaib Malik is gone run a ball 29 runs. Kieron Pollard came in crease with the mind of chasing early. So, Kieron Pollard hits 27 in an over of Waqar Salamkheil which led towards the win. Another moment is when Pollard hits 114 meters six which is the highest six hit of the tournament.
Karachi King’s bowling is excellent in this match. Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali’s superb spell is a good sign for the Kings for upcoming matches. But, experienced Shoaib Malik`s first ball of the match wicket is the base of this match. Good bowling and fielding led the win and restricted the team to an average score. Fielding has been really good for Karachi Kings and the main reason for winning this match. We hope they will continue this kind of game in upcoming matches.
