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CLAIM NOWKarachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction
KRK vs QTG Win Probability
Toss Winner - Karachi Kings won the toss and choose to bat first
Karachi Kings won by 56 runs
Kings and Gladiators eye a comeback
- Both teams suffered a huge batting collapse in their second game
- There is plenty of firepower in both lineups
- It is a batting paradise at the National Stadium in Karachi
Quetta Gladiators to win
| Tournament: | Pakistan Super League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 28.3°C|Mist |
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KRK vs QTG Live Prediction
KRK vs QTG Match Prediction & Analysis
Karachi Kings will take on Quetta Gladiators in their 3rd home game of the season. It has been a batting-friendly wicket here, with teams batting first crossing the 200-run mark in both matches.
Kings were off to a winning start after chasing down a 235-run target against Multan Sultans in their opening game at the same venue. Quetta Gladiators too scored 200+ in their opening game and won by a huge margin of 80 runs.
In their respective second matches, both teams failed with the bat and ended up with a huge loss. Kings’ captain David Warner seems to be struggling with the bat at the top and needs to make a big comeback in this game.
The Gladiators have a strong top 4 who were responsible for a win in the opening match. Their middle-order is also quite powerful with the likes of Rilee Rossouw and the experienced Shoaib Malik.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KRK
L W L W L
KRK
179/7 in 20.0 8.95
177/5 in 20.0 8.85
QTG
L L L W L
QTG
140/10 in 16.2 8.57
219/6 in 20.0 10.95
174/9 in 20.0 8.7
135/10 in 18.4 7.23
166/4 in 20.0 8.3
169/4 in 20.0 8.45
196/8 in 20.0 9.8
120/10 in 17.5 6.73
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Karachi Kings Preview
Kings have swung from one extreme to another. A successful run-chase in the opening game on the back of a hundred from James Vince at number 3 was followed by a complete batting collapse in the next outing while chasing 202 runs.
The bowling hasn’t changed much since they conceded 200+ in both matches. However, the skipper needs to find his form and lead the side from the front. There are others in this lineup who haven’t looked very promising and could hurt the Kings’ chances of a comeback.
Tim Seifert is a key batsman at the top and has been in great form for his national side. He will be the top candidate to be the top batsman for Karachi Kings. Shan Masood holds a crucial position at number 4 but hasn’t delivered as expected so far.
His lack of form is another concern for the Kings going ahead. Khushdil Shah, however, has made an impression at number 6 in both matches, and we reckon he should be promoted to number 4.
In the bowling attack, Adam Milne and Hasan Ali will be leading the pace attack. Arafat Minhas and Khushdil Shah are the key spinners to watch out for. Shah was impressive in the opening game with his left-arm orthodox bowling.
KK Over/Under Betting Tips
The big power hitting left hander has scored 99 runs in 2 matches and is the 2nd highest run-scorer for Karachi. Khushdil has scored 290 runs in 19 PSL matches at Karachi averages 29. He has been racking up runs consistently in franchise cricket and is the best batter to bet on to score over 17 runs.
Tim Siefert has scored 50 runs in 2 matches, averaging 25. At Karachi in 8 matches Siefert has scored 183 runs in 8 matches, averaging 23. Given his current form, we back Siefert to score over 22 runs against the Gladiators.
Karachi Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Seifert (wk), David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali
Karachi Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2025
Karachi Kings Actual Playing XI:
David Warner, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Nabi, Tim Seifert, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Riazullah
Quetta Gladiators Preview
Quetta Gladiators suffered a huge batting collapse in their second outing while chasing a 220-run target. All of their star players from the previous match failed to get going in the top 4 and were back in the hut early in the chase.
Skipper Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen are key performers in this batting order. The two openers are the most promising big-hitters in the top order and will be expected to deliver a strong start in this match.
At 4 and 5, they’ve got Kusal Mendis and Rilee Rossouw, respectively. The two bring plenty of experience to the side. Rossouw has played many big knocks in the past and is a handy finisher as well.
Though Shoaib Malik hasn’t been part of the national side for a very long time, he’s still a good presence in the team. He brings experience on the field and will be a key figure in the leadership group, too.
There is depth in this batting lineup, and we expect Quetta Gladiators to find their way back to a big score. In the bowling attack, Mohammad Amir is the key bowler in the powerplay and is expected to deliver early breakthroughs.
The bowling attack is spin-heavy with Akeal Hossein, Abrar Ahmed, and Usman Tariq. Faheem Ashraf is the only other pacer in this side. They’ve also got Kyle Jamieson and Sean Abbott in the squad.
QG Over/Under Betting Tips
Kusal Mendis has scores of 28 & 35 in the two matches played in the season. He is in good form and has got off to good starts but failed to convert. Given his recent performance, we back Kusal Mendis to score over 23 runs against Karachi.
Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:
Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Quetta Gladiators Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2025
Quetta Gladiators Actual Playing XI:
Hasan Nawaz , Finn Allen, Rilee Rossouw, Khawaja Nafay, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Kusal Mendis, Abrar Ahmad, Mohammad Amir, Sean Abbott, Ali Majid Shah
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It will be a clear day in Karachi with a high of 29 degrees Celsius around the match time. There are no signs of cloud or rain, and we can expect an exciting contest between two well-matched teams in this game.
KRK vs QTG Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
It is a great pitch for the batters, and the average 1st innings score in the last two matches here in PSL 2025 is 218 runs. We reckon anything over 225-230 will be a match-winning total. Chasing anything over 200 seems challenging on this wicket, but if the due comes in, it is likely to help the chasing team. Nevertheless, there will be a lot of pressure on the team chasing a big total on this wicket, and even with the surface assisting the batters, the advantage will lie with the fielding team.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
We back the home team Karachi Kings to win the coin toss in match 8 of HBL PSL 2025.
The total match score in the last match played at Karachi is 337. Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators both teams are coming off a huge loss and a shambolic batting performance. Both teams boast a power packed batting lineup and will look to bounce on a good flat batting track. A score of 200-210 will be ideal for the team batting first and the team chasing might find it difficult and end up 10-15 runs short. Overall the total match score is predicted to be over 389 runs based on the pitch conditions.
Toss: To Bat
The team batting first has won one of the two matches played here so far. However, we reckon, given the performance of both teams in their last outing while chasing a big target, it will be a better choice to bat first and have 200 or more runs on the board.
KRK vs QTG
Winning Prediction
It is a neck-and-neck contest between the two sides. However, the visitors have a slightly stronger and deeper batting lineup with reliable finishers in the lower middle order. The hosts will need some of their key players to find their form to manage a strong comeback in this game. Quetta Gladiators will start as favorites in our match prediction.
Quetta Gladiators to win
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