| City | Karachi |
|---|---|
| Owner | Salman Iqbal |
| Home ground | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| Captain (PSL 2026) | David Warner |
| PSL titles | 1 (2020) |
| PSL 2026 finish | 6th in league (10 points) |
| PSL 2027 captain | Not announced yet |
In this guide (5 sections)
Karachi Kings, the 2020 champions, head into PSL 2027 (HBL PSL 12, 18 March to 2 May 2027) after finishing sixth in 2026, level on points with the teams just above them.
Karachi Kings in PSL 2026
Karachi won 5 and lost 5, finishing on 10 points. Their net run rate of −0.869 was the weakest of the three teams on 10 points, so they missed the playoffs. A heavy 159-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi, when Karachi were bowled out for 87, hurt their net run rate badly.
Karachi Kings Squad for PSL 2027
No PSL 2027 squad has been announced. Core players from 2026, expected to continue on two-year deals:
- Pakistani players: Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan, Saad Baig, Mir Hamza, Shahid Aziz
- Overseas players: David Warner, Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa, Johnson Charles
Hasan Ali is the leading wicket-taker in PSL history, with 140 wickets by the end of PSL 2026. See the full list on our PSL 2027 squads page.
Karachi Kings Captain for PSL 2027
David Warner captained Karachi in 2026. The franchise has not confirmed its PSL 2027 captain yet.
Karachi Kings PSL History
Owned by Salman Iqbal, Karachi Kings won their only title in 2020, beating Lahore Qalandars in the final at their home ground, the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Karachi was one of the two host cities of PSL 2026.
What Karachi Kings Need in PSL 2027
Karachi were only a few big wins away from the playoffs. More consistency, and avoiding heavy defeats that damage net run rate, will be the focus in PSL 2027.