PES vs KAR Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, head-to-head records in Pakistan Super League, 2023
PES vs KAR Pakistan Super League, 2023 Match Review
PES and KAR lock horns with each other in the 17th match of PSL 2023 tournament at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. PES and KAR have both won an equal number of matches in this tournament so far.
However, KAR is currently in 4th place in the standings due to their better run rate, while PES is in 5th place. In their last match, PES lost by 40 runs against LAH, while KAR beat MUL by a margin of 66 runs.
In their previous encounters, these two teams have played a total of 8 matches, out of which PES has won 5 matches, and KAR has won 3 matches. In this upcoming match, both teams will be looking to strengthen their position in the tournament and give their best performance.
PES Team Review
The PES team lost the match against LAH by 40 runs, despite scoring 201 runs while chasing a big target of 240 runs. Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler-Cadmore were the top run scorers for PES in the last match, while in the bowling department, Wahab Riaz was the only bowler who took 2 wickets.
The team had expected better performance from their bowlers in that match. Babar Azam is the highest run scorer for PES in this tournament, and James Neesham has also contributed with both bat and ball. In the upcoming match, PES will try their best to bounce back.
PES Probable playing 11
- Mohammad Haris(wk)
- Babar Azam(c)
- Saim Ayub
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Rovman Powell
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- James Neesham
- Wahab Riaz
- Arshad Iqbal
- Saad Masood
- Salman Irshad
KAR Team Review
In the last match, the KAR team defeated the MUL team by 67 runs, earning their second win in the tournament. Opting to bat first, KAR scored 167 runs, with Tayyab Tahir playing a brilliant innings of 65 runs in 46 balls and Matthew Wade contributing with 46 runs.
In the second innings, KAR restricted the MUL team to a total of 101 runs, thanks to the brilliant bowling spell of Tabraiz Shamsi and Shoaib Malik, both of whom took 3 wickets and conceded only 34 runs in 7.3 overs. With 4 points in 5 matches, KAR is currently in 4th place. In this match, they will try their best to replicate their last match’s performance.
KAR Probable playing 11
- Matthew Wade(wk)
- James Vince
- Tayyab Tahir
- Shoaib Malik
- Imad Wasim(c)
- Ben Cutting
- Irfan Khan
- Aamer Yamin
- Muhammad Musa
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Akif Javed
PES vs KAR Dream11 Top Picks:
| Player | Avg. Points |
| B Azam | 47.80 |
| S Malik | 66.33 |
| I Wasim | 85.00 |
| W Wade | 47.33 |
| J Neesham | 47.60 |
Pitch Report for Today Match
The PES vs KAR match is set to take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This Ground is known for providing assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, and it appears that fast bowlers particularly benefit from the conditions early on in the match.
It’s also interesting to note that, in the 65% matches are won by bowling 1st at this ground, This suggests that it can be beneficial to ball first at this ground. The average score at this ground is around 161-201 runs, which is a good target to aim for if you are batting first.
| Pace | 70% |
| Spin | 30% |
PES vs KAR Head to Head Stats
| Played | Won by PES | Won by KAR | Tie | No Result |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
PES vs KAR Fantasy Team Predictions:
Captain: S Malik, I Wasim, B Azam
Vice-Captain: W Wade, J Neesham
Wicket-keeper: M Haris, W Wade
Batsmen: B Azam, T Kohler Cadmore, J Vince, S Malik
All-Rounders: J Neesham, I Wasim
Bowlers; Arshad Iqbal, T Shamsi, A Javed
PES vs KAR Expert Advice:
J Vince and W Wade are also a good option for C/VC in Grand League.
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