PES vs QUE: Rawalpindi stadium stats and preview PSL 2025
Match 2 of PSL 2025 sees Peshawar Zalmi face Quetta Gladiators at Rawalpindi, with both teams aiming for a strong start under Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel, respectively. With Rawalpindi now hosting its 28th PSL match, a high-scoring clash is expected on a batting-friendly pitch under lights.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 continues with Match 2: Peshawar Zalmi (PES) vs. Quetta Gladiators (QUE) on April 12, 2025, as the two teams face off at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The game begins at 4:30 PM IST, with Babar Azam's Zalmi looking to create early momentum, while Saud Shakeel's Gladiators hope for a new beginning with a rejuvenated team.
Rawalpindi Stadium Stats and Records
- Total Matches: 25 PSL matches.
- Batting 1st Won: 10 matches won by teams batting first.
- Batting 2nd Won: 15 matches won by teams batting second (chasing).
- Highest Total: 262/3 by Multan Sultans vs. Quetta Gladiators, 2023.
- Lowest Total: 107 all out by Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars, 2023.
- Highest Run-chase: 244/6 in (19.1 overs) by Multan Sultans
- Lowest Total Defended: 197/5 by Peshawar Zalmi.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 190 runs.
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 181 runs.
Also Read: PES vs QUE: A Head to Head breakdown PSL 2025
Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Rawalpindi on April 12, 2025, is predicted to be pleasant and clear, with the temperature ranging from 26 degrees and a 25 % possibility of rain. Moderate humidity and second-innings dew could again favor chasing as the best option. The pitch is likely to be flat and true initially, providing pace and bounce for batsmen, but might slightly favor bowlers later on, particularly spinners and cutters.
Match Preview
Peshawar Zalmi, led by the calm and composed Babar Azam, will look to take advantage of their solid track record at Rawalpindi. The Zalmi batting lineup has enough fireworks with sluggers Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Rovman Powell, and their bowling will be bolstered by Mohammad Ali, Salman Irshad, and Sufiyan Muqeem. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators, led by Saud Shakeel, comes with a renewed spirit, with explosive openers Jason Roy and Rilee Rossouw and the middle order being supported by versatile players Mark Chapman and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Their bowling lineup consists of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, and Abrar Ahmad to challenge Zalmi's batting attack. The history of Rawalpindi teams getting favorable outcomes by chasing will cause the toss to become very important for the match outcome.
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