Quetta Gladiators will take on Karachi Kings in Match 15 of the Pakistan Super League 2025 on April 25 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Match Preview:
Karachi have been in solid form, winning three of their last five games and sitting second on the points table with six points. Quetta, on the other hand, have just one win in three matches and are struggling at fifth with a negative net run rate.
The two teams last met on April 18, where Karachi dominated. James Vince scored a fluent 70 off 47 to help his side post 175/7. In response, Quetta collapsed to 119/9, with Hasan Ali starring with the ball, picking up 3 for 27.
Karachi come into this clash after a narrow two-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi. Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi shared six wickets as they restricted Peshawar to 147/8. In the chase, David Warner’s 60 and Khushdil 23 guided the Kings home with three balls to spare.
For Quetta, Finn Allen showed early promise this season but has gone quiet. Saud Shakeel has scored runs but at a low strike rate. Kusal Mendis and Rilee Rossouw bring experience, though Rossouw has struggled against Karachi in recent games. Abrar Ahmed remains their most dangerous bowler, with seven wickets and a strike rate of 10.2 balls. Mohammad Amir and Sean Abbott need to step up, as the pacers have leaked runs all season.
Karachi’s top order looks strong with Warner, Vince, and Seifert. Vince has been in red-hot form, scoring 186 runs in five matches. Hasan Ali leads the bowling with 10 wickets, supported well by Afridi and the economical Mohammad Nabi.
Probable Playing XI:
Karachi Kings:
Tim Seifert (WK), David Warner (C), James Vince, Saad Baig, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza.
Quetta Gladiators:
Saud Shakeel (C), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (WK), Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid.
Pitch and weather report:
On the day of the match, the weather forecast predicts clear skies with daytime highs of about 36°C and nighttime lows of about 22°C. Low humidity levels of about 27% are predicted, along with mild southeast breezes of 8 to 15 km/h. These weather conditions are perfect for cricket since they reduce the likelihood of rain delays and offer a cozy setting for players and fans.
Gaddafi Stadium’s pitch is well known for being batting-friendly, providing a strong bounce and pace that let batters play freely. First-inning scores in recent games have been high, averaging about 184 runs in T20 internationals. The outfield’s lightning-fast speed helps with stroke play even more. Spinners may be used as the game goes on and the surface deteriorates, although pacers may find some help early on, particularly with the new ball.
Head-to-head-record:
Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators have played each other in 19 matches. Quetta Gladiators have dominated the head-to-head record, winning 12 matches, while Karachi Kings have managed 7 victories.
Prediction:
Given how Karachi Kings have been performing they are favourites to win the game.
Where to Watch:
Pakistan (TV): A Sports HD, PTV Sports
Pakistan (Live Streaming): tapmad, Tamasha, Daraz, myco, bogn
UK: Sky Sports, Geo News (Sky 734)
North America: Willow
Africa: SuperSport
MENA Region: myco
Bangladesh: T Sports
India (Linear TV): Sony Sports Network
India (Digital): FanCode
Sri Lanka & Afghanistan: Sony Sports Network
Rest of the World: Sports Central
