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Karachi Kings Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Karachi Kings' complete PSL 11 hub: a 22-name registration and replacement timeline, every 2026 score, David Warner's 256 runs, Hasan Ali's 15 wickets, Moeen Ali's all-round return, the full official management and support group, National Bank Stadium context, official club channels, the 2020 championship and all 11 seasons from 2016 through 2026.
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
KK
Pakistan Super League champions · 2020 · Karachi franchise since 2015
- Captain
- David Warner
- Head coach
- Ravi Bopara
- Home
- National Stadium Karachi
- Founded
- 2015 · inaugural Pakistan Super League franchise
Team overview
Karachi Kings at a glance
Karachi Kings are Karachi's professional men's franchise in the Pakistan Super League. The PCB created the team for the inaugural competition, and ARY Media founder Salman Iqbal owns the franchise. It is separate from Karachi's regional domestic sides, including Karachi Blues and Karachi Whites.
The Kings won their only PSL title in 2020, beating Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the final at Karachi. Across 11 seasons through 2026, their full competition record is 116 matches, 47 wins, 65 losses, two ties and two no-results, with seven playoff appearances.
Karachi opened PSL 11 with three straight wins, then lost five in a row before closing with victories over Lahore and Quetta. Five wins, five losses, ten points and NRR -0.869 left them sixth in the expanded eight-team league and outside the playoffs.
Completed season6th
Sixth in the expanded eight-team league
Karachi finished sixth with five wins, five losses, ten points and NRR -0.869. Only the top four advanced, so the campaign ended after the ten-match league programme.
Performance leaders
Karachi Kings' PSL 2026 team leaders
Figures cover all ten Karachi matches. Hasan led the wicket list; Moeen, Khushdil and Abbas shared second with eight each. The all-round card is a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, not an official tournament award.
Top run-scorer256 runsDavid Warner
Seven innings · average 51.20 · strike rate 147.98 · two fifties
Azam Khan
Eight innings · strike rate 145.68 · highest score 74
Hasan Ali
Nine matches · average 21.53 · economy 9.27 · best 4/27
Joint second wicket-taker8 wicketsMoeen Ali
Ten matches · economy 8.75; tied with Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi
Leading all-round contribution198 runs · 8 wicketsMoeen Ali
Strike rate 159.68 with the bat; strongest two-skill aggregate
Highest individual score89*David Warner
48 balls in the nine-wicket chase against Quetta Gladiators
PSL 11 league5 wins · 5 losses6th · 10 pts
Highest 2026 total203/5 vs LahoreWon by 5 wickets
All-season record47 wins · 65 losses1 title
Completed scores
All 10 Karachi Kings scores in PSL 2026
The complete league campaign is listed chronologically. Karachi won the first three, lost the next five and won the final two. The completed score archive confirms the Peshawar defeat was by seven wickets; one club report's six-wicket wording is not repeated.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Match 2 | Quetta GladiatorsGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | KK 181/7 (20 overs)Quetta Gladiators 167/7 (20 overs) | Won by 14 runs |
| W | Match 6 | Lahore QalandarsGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | KK 131/6 (19.3 overs)Lahore Qalandars 128/9 (20 overs) | Won by 4 wickets |
| W | Match 10 | RawalpindizGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | KK 199/5 (19.2 overs)Rawalpindiz 197/6 (20 overs) | Won by 5 wickets |
| L | Match 17 | Peshawar ZalmiNational Bank Stadium, Karachi | KK 87 all out (16.1 overs)Peshawar Zalmi 246/3 (20 overs) | Lost by 159 runs |
| L | Match 20 | Hyderabad KingsmenNational Bank Stadium, Karachi | KK 188/8 (20 overs)Hyderabad Kingsmen 189/6 (19.1 overs) | Lost by 4 wickets |
| L | Match 25 | Islamabad UnitedNational Bank Stadium, Karachi | KK 150/6 (20 overs)Islamabad United 153/2 (16 overs) | Lost by 8 wickets |
| L | Match 28 | Multan SultansNational Bank Stadium, Karachi | KK 196 all out (19.4 overs)Multan Sultans 207/7 (20 overs) | Lost by 11 runs |
| L | Match 32 | Peshawar ZalmiGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | KK 182/9 (20 overs)Peshawar Zalmi 186/3 (18.5 overs) | Lost by 7 wickets |
| W | Match 35 | Lahore QalandarsGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | KK 203/5 (18.4 overs)Lahore Qalandars 199/6 (20 overs) | Won by 5 wickets |
| W | Match 37 | Quetta GladiatorsGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | KK 199/1 (18.3 overs)Quetta Gladiators 195/6 (20 overs) | Won by 9 wickets |
PSL 11 registration and replacement timeline
Karachi Kings 2026 squad and roster changes
The official auction release named 18 players. Reeza Hendricks replaced Johnson Charles before the season; Haroon Arshad was added before the opener; Jason Roy replaced the released Muhammad Waseem; and Zahid Mahmood joined for the run-in after Khuzaima Bin Tanveer was released for UAE duty. This 22-name timeline preserves every documented registration stage and does not present all 22 as one simultaneous active squad.
Batters
BatterJason RoyBatterDavid WarnerWicketkeeper-batters
WK-BatterJohnson CharlesAll-Rounders
All-RounderMoeen AliBowlers
Competition record
League and season history
Karachi Kings compete only in the Pakistan Super League. Karachi Blues and Karachi Whites belong to Pakistan's regional domestic structure and are separate teams; their players, trophies and scores are not merged here.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · PSL 11 | 6th of 8 · league stage | 5 wins · 5 losses | David Warner · 256 | Hasan Ali · 15 |
| 2025 · PSL 10 | 3rd · Eliminator | 6 wins · 5 losses | David Warner · 368 | Hasan Ali / Abbas Afridi · 17 |
| 2024 · PSL 9 | 5th · league stage | 4 wins · 6 losses | Shoaib Malik · 254 | Hasan Ali · 14 |
| 2023 · PSL 8 | 5th · league stage | 3 wins · 7 losses | Imad Wasim · 404 | Mohammad Amir / Imad Wasim · 9 |
| 2022 · PSL 7 | 6th · league stage | 1 win · 9 losses | Babar Azam · 343 | Chris Jordan · 9 |
| 2021 · PSL 6 | 4th · Eliminator | 5 wins · 6 losses | Babar Azam · 554 | Mohammad Ilyas · 8 |
| 2020 · PSL 5 | Champions · 2nd league | 6 wins · 4 losses · 1 tie · 1 NR | Babar Azam · 473 | Mohammad Amir · 10 |
| 2019 · PSL 4 | 4th · Eliminator | 5 wins · 6 losses | Colin Ingram · 344 | Mohammad Amir · 13 |
| 2018 · PSL 3 | 3rd · Eliminator | 5 wins · 5 losses · 1 tie · 1 NR | Babar Azam · 402 | Usman Shinwari · 16 |
| 2017 · PSL 2 | 3rd · playoffs | 5 wins · 5 losses | Babar Azam · 291 | Sohail Khan · 16 |
| 2016 · PSL 1 | 4th · playoffs | 2 wins · 7 losses | Ravi Bopara · 329 | Ravi Bopara · 11 |
Team operations
KK coaching and support staff
Salman Iqbal
The club identifies Salman Iqbal as owner and Shayan Salman as co-owner.
Tariq Wasi
Listed in the official 2026 team-management directory.
Syed Haider Azhar
Leads the cricket operation in the official management group.
Ravi Bopara
The official club page and current homepage identify Bopara as head coach.
Syed Khurram Ghani
Current official directory listing for team operations leadership.
Mohammad Masroor
Listed in the PSL 11 supporting staff.
Shaun Tait
Listed in the PSL 11 supporting staff.
Ahmed Mir
Listed in the official support group.
Taimur Aziz
Listed in the official support group.
Talha Ejaz
Listed in the official support group.
Muhammad Tahir
Supported by assistant physio Iftikhar Khan.
Ibrahim Qureshi
Supported by assistant S&C coach Shahzaib Ahmad.
Muhammad Irfan
Listed in the official support group.
Rai Azlan
Listed in the official support group.
Abdul Qadir
Listed in the official support group.
David Warner
Official captain; Moeen Ali led three matches during Warner's absence.
Home venue
National Bank Stadium
Karachi, PakistanNational Bank Stadium is Karachi Kings' home-city ground. PSL 11 used Karachi and Lahore hubs rather than a strict home-and-away programme: Kings played four matches in Karachi and six at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
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Latest KK updates
Official club and PCB reports cover the two closing wins, roster changes and opening victory. Transfer rumours and unconfirmed future-season claims are excluded.
Match 37 · 25 Apr 2026
Warner and Hendricks complete a nine-wicket chase against Quetta
Read at Karachi Kings ↗Match 35 · 23 Apr 2026Warner and Khushdil keep Karachi alive with a five-wicket win
Read at PCB ↗Squad update · 21 Apr 2026Karachi add leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood for the PSL 11 run-in
Read at Karachi Kings ↗Replacement · 15 Apr 2026Jason Roy replaces Muhammad Waseem after UAE releases
Read at Karachi Kings ↗Match 2 · 27 Mar 2026Hasan Ali's four wickets seal Karachi's opening win
Read at Karachi Kings ↗Official destinations
KK website and social handles
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Reader questions
Karachi Kings FAQ
Where did Karachi Kings finish in PSL 2026?
They finished sixth in the eight-team league with five wins, five losses, ten points and NRR -0.869, missing the four-team playoffs.
Who scored the most runs for Karachi Kings in 2026?
David Warner led Karachi with 256 runs in seven innings at an average of 51.20 and strike rate of 147.98.
Who took the most wickets for Karachi Kings in PSL 11?
Hasan Ali took 15 wickets in nine matches at an average of 21.53.
Who was Karachi Kings' leading all-rounder?
On a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, Moeen Ali led with 198 runs and eight wickets.
Who captained and coached Karachi Kings in 2026?
David Warner was captain and Ravi Bopara was head coach. Moeen Ali captained three matches while Warner was absent.
What is Karachi Kings' home stadium?
National Bank Stadium in Karachi is the franchise's home-city ground. PSL 11 used Karachi and Lahore hubs, so only four of their ten matches were staged there.
Have Karachi Kings won the PSL?
Yes. Karachi beat Lahore Qalandars by five wickets to win the 2020 PSL final.
What is Karachi Kings' overall PSL record?
Through 2026, Karachi played 116 matches: 47 wins, 65 losses, two ties and two no-results, with one title.
Why are 22 players shown in the roster timeline?
The auction list contained 18; Reeza Hendricks, Haroon Arshad, Jason Roy and Zahid Mahmood were later documented additions, while Johnson Charles, Muhammad Waseem and Khuzaima Bin Tanveer remain visible as replaced or released registrations.
Do Karachi Kings also play domestic regional cricket?
No. Karachi Kings compete in the PSL; Karachi Blues and Karachi Whites are separate PCB regional teams.
Is a Karachi Kings 2027 schedule available?
No official 2027 team schedule had been published at the page's 10 August 2026 update, so no speculative fixtures are displayed.
What are Karachi Kings' official handles?
The official club destinations are @karachikingsary on Instagram, KarachiKingsARY on Facebook, @KarachiKingsARY on X and the Karachi Kings YouTube channel.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-10. Official club and PCB records lead for identity, roster stages, staff, results, venue and the title. Completed scorecards and statistical ledgers supply final leaders. Historical rows use season-level PCB/ESPN-linked records; no 2027 fixture is shown because an official Karachi schedule has not been published.
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Karachi KingsOfficial current players, captain, owner, management and complete support staff
Open ↗02Karachi KingsOfficial 18-player PSL 11 auction roster
Open ↗03Karachi KingsOfficial Muhammad Waseem and Khuzaima release plus Jason Roy replacement
Open ↗04Karachi KingsOfficial Zahid Mahmood addition
Open ↗05ESPNcricinfoReeza Hendricks replacing Johnson Charles before PSL 11
Open ↗06Pakistan Cricket BoardOfficial PSL 11 scorecards and final competition table
Open ↗07MyKhelCompleted PSL 11 batting and bowling leaderboards
Open ↗08Pakistan Cricket BoardOfficial 2019 and 2025 statistical archives
Open ↗09Pakistan Cricket BoardNational Bank Stadium renovation and venue identity
Open ↗10Karachi KingsOfficial 2020 championship report
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