Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Predictions - Fakhar Zaman to end Karachi Kings dreams

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Last updated: 22 May 2025

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Fakhar Zaman (369 runs, S/R 155.04) is 3rd in the Pakistan Super League runs list.
David Warner has scored 30, 24, 86 & 43 runs in his last four innings.
Can Lahore Qalandars avenge their League defeat?

Fakhar Zaman prepares to ramp Karachi Kings. (credit: Asif Hassan / Getty Images)

Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Predictions

The Kings have a better track record this season, including winning their League clash at the start of May. The Qalandars have a killer top order, which is why I’m backing them for the win.

Lahore Qalandars’ Fakhar Zaman has scored 28, 44, 51 & 60 in his last 5 innings.
Lahore Qalandars’ Mohammad Naeem has scored 25, 50, 65 & 22 in his last 5 innings.
Karachi Kings’ David Warner (293 runs, ave 29.30) is 6th in the PSL runs list.
Karachi Kings’ James Vince has scored 30, 65* & 72 in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head

Karachi Kings have won four and lost one of their last five matches against Lahore Qalandars.

Lahore Qalandars Form

The Qalandars beat Peshawar Zalmi by 26 runs to make it three wins in four completed matches.

With the match reduced to 13 overs per side, the Qalandars posted an impressive score of 149/8. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 60 off 36 balls.

Salman Mirza (4/31, econ 10.33) played a key role in reducing Zalmi to 42/4. They ended their innings well short of their target, ending on 123/8.

Lahore Qalandars Team News

Three key Qalandars players will be unavailable for the playoffs – Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza. Drafted in to fill the squad are Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shakib al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Karachi Kings Form

The Kings’ three-match winning streak ended when they lost to Islamabad United by 79 runs.

The Kings bowlers were pounded by the Islamabad United batters, who racked up 251/5 off their 20 overs. Mir Hamza (1/41, econ 10.25) was the best of the Karachi Kings bowlers.

David Warner (43 off 28 balls) gave the Kings innings a good start, but the middle order and tail couldn’t maintain the asking rate. They were bowled out for 172 off 18.2 overs.

Karachi Kings Team News

The Kings are in good form, although they are heavily reliant on their top three. They might look to draft in a fresh batter.

Verdict

Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings

I am backing Lahore Qalandars to win. I am also backing Fakhar Zaman to top score for Lahore Qalandars.

David Warner is a good bet to top score for the Karachi Kings.

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