Kings vs Zalmi live: Mendis 109, Babar 87 & Samad Finish Power Zalmi to 246/3

Peshawar Zalmi delivered a batting masterclass in the Kings vs Zalmi live match, piling up a massive 246/3 in 20 overs in PSL 11 2026 against Karachi Kings.

In this Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi live score update, Kusal Mendis starred with a stunning 109 off 52 balls, hammering 14 fours and 4 sixes. He reached his century in just 48 balls and dominated the Kings’ bowlers before falling in the 17th over.

Babar Azam anchored the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 87 off 51 balls, striking 10 fours and 2 sixes. His composed knock ensured Zalmi maintained control after the early wicket of Mohammad Haris, building a massive second-wicket partnership that crossed 190 runs in this Kings vs Zalmi live clash.

Abdul Samad then provided the late fireworks, smashing 40* off just 12 balls, including 4 sixes, pushing Zalmi to a daunting 246. Karachi Kings struggled with the ball, with Abbas Afridi picking up two wickets but conceding heavily, while others failed to control the run flow in this Kings vs Zalmi live battle.

Match Prediction: Can Karachi Kings Chase 246?

Chasing 246 in PSL 11 2026 will be extremely challenging, even on a good batting surface. Karachi Kings will need a strong powerplay and at least two big partnerships to stay in the contest.

With aggressive players like David Warner and Muhammad Waseem at the top, a fast start is possible, but the required run rate above 12 from the beginning adds immense pressure. One early wicket could make the chase even tougher.

Peshawar Zalmi, with their strong bowling options and scoreboard pressure, are clear favorites at this stage of the Kings vs Zalmi live match. Unless Karachi Kings produce an exceptional batting performance, Zalmi are likely to secure a dominant win.