Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction
๐๐๐๐๐ :ย Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kingsโ๐๐๐๐ : April 25, Friday๐๐๐๐ : 20:30 PM IST๐๐๐๐๐ :โ Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ : Pakistan Super League, 2025 Redemption or Repeat? Quetta Gladiators Seek Revenge Against Karachi Kings in Lahore Showdown Quetta Gladiators 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. QTG vs KRK Match Prediction & Analysis The Quetta Gladiators are set to take on the Karachi Kings in Match 15 of the Pakistan Super League 2025 on April 25 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Karachi Kings are enjoying a strong run of form, winning three out of their last five games and sitting second on the points table with 6 points. In contrast, Quetta Gladiators have struggled for consistency, managing just one win in three games and finding themselves in fifth place with 2 points and a negative net run rate. โIn their most recent outing on April 18, 2025, Quetta Gladiators faced a challenging match against Karachi Kings at the National Stadium in Karachi. Opting to bat first, Karachi Kings posted a competitive total of 175/7, with James Vince leading the charge with a fluent 70 off 47 balls. In response, Quetta’s batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Karachi bowling attack. Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Amir provided some resistance. But Queta could only muster 119/9 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 56 runs. Hasan Ali was the standout bowler for Karachi, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs. TEAMS PREVIEW Quetta Gladiators Preview Quetta Gladiators have started their 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) campaign with flashes of brilliance and glimpses of areas that need reinforcement. At the top of the order, Saud Shakeel will open the innings with Finn Allen. Shakeel has 93 runs in the first three games, but his strike rate is below 110. Shakkel has 90 runs at a strike rate of 102.5 in the last three games against the Karachi Kings. Allen started his season with 53 runs off 25 balls. Since then, he has been quiet with the bat. Hasan Nawaz will come at number three. Ideally, Allen will be the batter to watch out for. Kusal Mendis will lead the bowling attack with Rilee Rossouw and Khawaja Nafay. Mendis has scored 75 runs in the first three games at a strike rate of 208. Roussow is enjoying his role as a stabilizer in the middle order. In three games, he has 66 runs at a strike rate of 183. But he has a poor track record against the Kings in the last three games. Roussow has 17 runs in 33 deliveries against the Kings in the last three games he has played against them. Karachi Kings Preview The Karachi Kings have experienced a rollercoaster start to their 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) campaign, securing three wins out of their first five matches. Under the leadership of David Warner, the team has displayed moments of brilliance, particularly in their batting lineup.โ David Warner himself has added valuable runs, notably a 60-run innings in a thrilling two-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi in their last game.โ James Vince has emerged as the linchpin of Karachi’s batting, amassing 186 runs in five matches at a striking rate of 172, including a century. His consistent performances have provided the team with solid starts. Tim Seifert will continue to open the innings with Warner. He has 107 runs at a strike rate of 117. Complimenting Vince, Khushdil Shah has been instrumental in the middle order, contributing 140 runs with a highest score of 60. He also has 4 wickets with the ball at an economy of just above 8. Excluding these four, no other batter has impressed any supporter. On the bowling front, Hasan Ali has been a standout performer, claiming 10 wickets in five matches with best figures of 4/28. His efforts have placed him among the top wicket-takers in the tournament. Supporting him, Abbas Afridi has taken 8 wickets, providing crucial breakthroughs and maintaining pressure on opposing teams.โ Mohammad Nabi has been the most economical bowler among the Kingsโ camp with an economy of 5.12 while picking up 3 wickets. Weather Conditions The weather forecast for match day indicates clear skies with temperatures peaking around 36ยฐC during the day and cooling to approximately 22ยฐC in the evening. Humidity levels are expected to be low, around 27%, with gentle southeast winds blowing at 8โ15 km/h. These conditions are ideal for cricket, minimizing the chances of rain interruptions and providing a comfortable environment for both players and spectators.โ The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is renowned for being batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce that allows batters to play their shots freely. Recent matches have seen high first-innings scores, with averages around 184 runs in T20 internationals. The outfield is lightning-fast, further aiding stroke play. While pacers might find some assistance early on, especially with the new ball, spinners could come into play as the match progresses and the pitch wears down. โ The game will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 25th April from 8:30 pm onwards. With a seating capacity of over 34,000, Gaddafi Stadium is among Pakistan’s largest cricket venues. It serves as the headquarters of the Pakistan Cricket Board and is the home ground for the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Toss: To Bowl In 29 T20I games hosted at Gaddafi Stadium, the results have largely favored teams batting second, with chasing sides emerging victorious on 18 occasions. The team winning the toss should bowl first.
