KAR vs QUE Match Preview

The Karachi Kings will face the Quetta Gladiators in their third home game of the season. It has been a batting-friendly wicket, with teams batting first scoring over 200 runs in both matches. Kings got off to a winning start by chasing down a 235-run target against the Multan Sultans in their first game at the same venue. Quetta Gladiators also scored 200+ in their first game and won by an impressive 80 runs. In the two-second matches, both teams struggled with the bat and suffered a heavy defeat. Kings' captain David Warner appears to be struggling with his bat at the top and must make a significant comeback in this game.

KAR vs QUE Match Details 

Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators – 08th Match, Pakistan Super League 2025

Venue: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi

Date & Time: 18th April 2025 at 08:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

KAR vs QUE Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

KAR vs QUE Pitch Report

Karachi's National Stadium has always produced high-scoring games. The team batting first will attempt to score more than 180 runs.

KAR vs QUE Weather Report

This match is expected to occur under clear skies and temperatures hovering around 26 degrees. 

KAR vs QUE Last Five Matches

KAR ( Karachi Kings )	L W L W L
QUE ( Quetta Gladiators )	L L L W W

KAR vs QUE Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	QUE Won	KAR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	14	4	10	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

KAR vs QUE Probable Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings Probable Playing XIs

Quetta Gladiators Probable Playing XIs

Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Topmost Picks for KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Karachi Kings

• James Vince – James Vince is expected to have his debut for the Karachi Kings in this match. Warner was sensational in the BBL this season
• Hasan Ali –  Hasan Ali had a fantastic season as the Karachi Kings' standout bowler last year. With 14 wickets in the season, he was the leading wicket-taker.

Top Picks – Quetta Gladiators

• Saud Shakeel – Saud Shakeel had a standout season last year, scoring the most runs for his team while remaining consistent throughout. 
• Mohammad Amir –  Mohammad Amir stood out last season as Quetta Gladiators' star bowler. Mohammad Amir was his team's leading wicket-taker last season, with 24 wickets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KAR vs QUE Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, David Warner(C), James Vince, Fakhar Zaman(VC), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for KAR vs QUE Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert(C), David Warner, James Vince, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Abdullah Shafique(VC), Sikandar Raza, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – David Warner, Tim Seifert

Vice-captain – Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

KAR vs QUE Probable Winners:

The two sides are locked in a dead heat. However, the visitors possess a slightly more powerful and extensive batting lineup, including reliable finishers in their lower middle order. To make a strong comeback in this game, the hosts must get some of their key players to regain form. In our match prediction, the Quetta Gladiators will start as the favorites. Considering the team combination, Quetta Gladiators is expected to win this match.