Karachi Kings will be up against the Quetta Gladiators in the 8th match of the Pakistan Super League, 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi on 18th April 2025 at 08:30 PM IST.
KAR vs QUE (Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 8
Date: 18th April 2025
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Match Officials: Umpires: Paul Reiffel (AUS), Tariq Rasheed (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Referee: Roshan Mahanama (SL)
KAR vs QUE, National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 166 runs. The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for National Stadium, Karachi
Temperature will hover around 28.84 °C and humidity is expected to be around 61%. 7.89 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
KAR vs QUE, Head to Head
In the 18 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saud Shakeel | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 2 | 12 | 1, 59, 0, 0, 5 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 141 | 35.3 | 0 | - | 28, 35, 22, 10, 46 | - |
| James Vince | 5 | 195 | 39 | 0 | - | 0, 101, 1, 7, 86 | - |
- Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Saud Shakeel has scored 1, 59, 0, 0, 5 runs at an average of 16.3 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm slow and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 12 wickets per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Saud Shakeel played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Kusal Mendis has scored 141 runs averaging 35.3 per match.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a Batter and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 101, 1, 7, 86 runs at an average of 39 per match.
KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 12.7 | 0, 27, 0, 0, 25 | 4, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14.5 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 4, 2, 0 |
| Abbas Afridi | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 46 | 0, 1, 0, 9, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
- Hasan Ali
Hasan Ali is a Bowler and has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Hasan Ali is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 12.7. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Hasan Ali has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Abrar Ahmed bowls leg break googly and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 4, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 14.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 3, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Abrar Ahmed has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Muhammad Abbas Afridi
Abbas Afridi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Abbas Afridi bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 46. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 5, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Abbas Afridi has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khushdil Shah | 3 | 99 | 49.5 | 1 | 81 | 0, 39, 0, 60, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 20 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 2 |
| Shoaib Malik | 3 | 34 | 17 | 1 | 59 | 0, 14, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Khushdil Shah
Khushdil Shah is an All Rounder and has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Khushdil Shah has scored 0, 39, 0, 60, 0 runs averaging 49.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 81 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Khushdil Shah has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Faheem Ashraf
Faheem Ashraf is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Faheem Ashraf bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 20. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Faheem Ashraf has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Shoaib Malik is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 0, 14, 0, 0, 20 runs averaging 17 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 59 wickets per match.
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KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 5 | 195 | 39 | 0 | - | 0, 101, 1, 7, 86 | - |
| Khushdil Shah | 3 | 99 | 49.5 | 1 | 81 | 0, 39, 0, 60, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Akeal Hosein | 3 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 12.2 | 0, 13, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 210 | 52.5 | 0 | - | 18, 32, 97, 44, 19 | - |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 14.5 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 4, 2, 0 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 5 | 83 | 20.8 | 0 | - | 44, 21, 4, 0, 14 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Karachi Kings are James Vince with 149 match fantasy points. Khushdil Shah with 114 match fantasy points and Tim Seifert with 74 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Quetta Gladiators are Akeal Hosein with 75 match fantasy points. Abrar Ahmed with 70 match fantasy points and Rilee Rossouw with 70 match fantasy points.
KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khushdil Shah | 3 | 99 | 49.5 | 1 | 81 | 0, 39, 0, 60, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 3 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 12.7 | 0, 27, 0, 0, 25 | 4, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
| Saud Shakeel | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 2 | 12 | 1, 59, 0, 0, 5 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 20 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 2 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 141 | 35.3 | 0 | - | 28, 35, 22, 10, 46 | - |
- Khushdil Shah
Khushdil Shah is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Khushdil Shah has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 39, 0, 60, 0 runs at an average of 49.5 per match. Khushdil Shah is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 81 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Khushdil Shah played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Hasan Ali
Hasan Ali is a Bowler and has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 4, 0, 1, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 12.7. Hasan Ali has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 4, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets.
- Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Saud Shakeel has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 65 runs at an average of 16.3 per match. Saud Shakeel is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm slow and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 12 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Faheem Ashraf
Faheem Ashraf can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Faheem Ashraf has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 20. Faheem Ashraf has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 28, 35, 22, 10, 46 runs at an average of 35.3 per match.
KAR vs QUE Squad Information
Quetta Gladiators (QUE) Squad: Shoaib Malik, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Amir, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Kyle Jamieson, Kusal Mendis, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shahzad, Danish Aziz, Finn Allen, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Majid, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Umar Lohya and Usman Tariq
Karachi Kings (KAR) Squad: David Warner, Mohammad Nabi, James Vince, Shan Masood, Adam Milne, Zahid Mahmood, Mir Hamza, Ben McDermott, Tim Seifert, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Omair Yousuf, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan, Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, Fawad Ali, Muhammad Riazullah and Mirza Mamoon
KAR vs QUE Possible Playing XI
Quetta Gladiators (QUE) Possible Playing XI: Saud Shakeel, Kusal Mendis, Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Rilee Rossouw, Abrar Ahmed, Akeal Hosein, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Amir, Faheem Ashraf and Shoaib Malik
Karachi Kings (KAR) Possible Playing XI: Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Shan Masood, Irfan Khan, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, Fawad Ali, Khushdil Shah and Arafat Minhas
KAR vs QUE Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Finn Allen
Batters: Saud Shakeel, David Warner and Hasan Nawaz
All-Rounders: Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf and Shoaib Malik
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza
Captain: Khushdil Shah
Vice-Captain: Shoaib Malik
KAR vs QUE (Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators), Match 8 Preview
Karachi Kings have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Quetta Gladiators have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Pakistan Super League, 2025 Points Table
The points table of Pakistan Super League, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 22 of the Pakistan Super League, 2024 where Hasan Ali scored the highest fantasy points for Karachi Kings with 134 match fantasy points while Akeal Hosein topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Quetta Gladiators with 47 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Last Match Scorecard) played by Karachi Kings against Lahore Qalandars, Lahore Qalandars beat Karachi Kings by 65 runs. The top fantasy player for Karachi Kings was Hasan Ali who scored 155 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Lahore Qalandars, Lahore Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators by 79 runs. The top fantasy player for Quetta Gladiators was Akeal Hosein who scored 75 fantasy points.