πππππ :ββ Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
ππππ : May 22,Thursdayβ
ππππ : 23:00 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
ππππππππππ :β Pakistan Super League, 2025
Can Qalandars knock out Kings on home soil?
- Lahore Qalandars have won two of their last 4 games
- Karachi Kings have an in-form batting lineup
- Qalandars have a strong bowling attack
Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
LHQ vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis
Lahore Qalandars will face Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in the Eliminator match of PSL 2025. The last time these two teams met on this ground, the Kings defeated the hosts by 4 wickets, chasing down a 168-run target in a 15-over match. While Qalandarsβ batting saw a further dip in terms of performance in their next outing, the bowlers came to the rescue as they successfully defended a 149-run total against Peshawar in their last match of the league stage. Karachi Kings had won 3 consecutive matches before ending the league stage with a loss. Kings have won 2 of their 3 matches in Lahore. They kicked off the Lahore leg of PSL 2025 with a humiliating defeat, but were quick to bounce back.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lahore Qalandars Preview
Lahore Qalandars have won 2 of their 4 matches in Lahore. One of these games ended without a result. LHQ had scored 111 for 3 before the match was washed out due to rain.
The hosts delivered quite impressive batting performances against Multan Sultans and Islamabad United, which resulted in convincing victories. Qalandars need their top 4 to come good in this match as they look to settle scores with the Kings at this venue.
Mohammad Naeem and Abdullah Shafique are the key top-order batters to watch out for in this lineup, along with Fakhar Zaman. It was Zamanβs 60 off 36 balls knock that helped Qalandars to 149 runs batting first in their last match as the rest of the batting order collapsed.
Naeem was off to a flying start with 22 off 10 balls, but couldnβt convert it into something significant and more impactful. The middle-order features Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Perera, and Sikandar Raza. Each of these batters can deliver a powerful knock and change the momentum of the innings.
Asif Ali at number 6 is an experienced finisher and will be expected to step up and score quick runs at the death in this knockout game. Shakib Al Hasan coming in at number 7 wasnβt a great idea, and it didnβt work in the last match.
In the bowling department, skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the pace department for Qalandars. Salman Mirza replaced Rishad Hossain in the last game and picked up 4 for 31. We reckon Raufβs experience will also be crucial for LHQ.
Karachi Kings Preview
Karachi Kings would have been thrilled to have ended the league stage with 4 consecutive wins. However, they fell short of the target against Islamabad United while chasing a mammoth 252-run target.
David Warnerβs 43 off 28 balls was the only noteworthy performance in Karachiβs run chase. However, the likes of Tim Seifert and James Vince are reliable batting options in the top 3. These two are experienced T20 players and have already delivered a few times in PSL 2025.
In the middle order, Kings have Khushdil Shah, another big-hitting, reliable batsman who could turn the game on its head. It was Irfan Khanβs 48 off 21 balls at number 5 that helped Karachi beat Lahore in their previous encounter at this venue in Lahore.
Khan and Shah are key middle-order batters who can stay at the crease long enough to take Kings home. They also have Mohammad Nabi, the Afghan all-rounder, who can be handy with the bat.
In the bowling department, Mir Hamza and Abbas Afridi are the key wicket-takers for Karachi Kings. Khushdil Shah and Mohammad Nabi will be the ones to watch out for in the spin department.
Though Hasan Ali brings experience to this bowling unit, he hasnβt been in great form and isnβt very reliable at the moment.
Weather Conditions
It will be sunny with a high of 45 degrees Celsius in Lahore on the match day. However, the temperature should fall below 40 degrees around the match time. We donβt expect any rain during the game and should have a complete and uninterrupted match.
LHQ vs KRK Pitch Report
It is a balanced wicket that offers an equal contest between the bat and ball. The average 1st innings score in the last 5 matches here is 155 runs. Kings and Qalandars are the only teams to have crossed the 200-run mark on this ground. We reckon anything above 180-185 runs will be a highly competitive total on this pitch.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams bowling first have won 6 of the last 10 matches played at this venue. The last 3 consecutive games went in favor of the chasing team. Both teams have plenty of firepower in the batting lineup and should back themselves to chase down a total.
