The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

Match Details: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United

• Date: May 1st, 2025
• Time: 9:00 
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Key Player Duel 
1. Babar Azam v Naseem Shah
Top-class showdown: Babar's classy strokeplay against Naseem's unbridled pace and bounce.

2. Tom Kohler-Cadmore v Ben Dwarshius
Cadmore's attacking play during the powerplay will be pushed to its limits by Dwarshius' variations.

3. Mohammad Haris v Imad Wasim
Firecracker batter versus crafty left-arm spinner, this could break the middle-overs tempo.

4. Shadab Khan v Alzarri Joseph
Shadab's aggressive scoring could be tested by Joseph's hostility and bounce.

5. Jason Holder vs. Abdul Samad
Holder's composed death-over bowling will be tested by Samad's big-hitting ability.

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Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Mitchell Owen, Abdul Samad, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, Arif Yaqoob, Ali Raza

Islamabad United Playing XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Azam Khan, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shahzad, Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim Ben Dwarshius, Naseem Shah  tmro match in players battle

Match Details:

• Date: May 02 , 2025
• Match: Peshawar Zalmi VS Islamabad United
• Time: 8:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Win % Batting First: 64%
• Win % Bowling First: 36%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• Temperature: Expected to peak at 41°C (106°F) during the day, cooling to around 21°C (70°F) by evening.
• Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• Humidity: Low, but players should stay hydrated due to the high daytime temperatures.

Pitch:

• Nature: Batting-friendly surface offering true bounce, ideal for stroke play.
• First Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 7 out of 11 matches, indicating a significant advantage.
• Average Scores: First innings average score is 174, while the second innings average is 147.
• Bowling: Pacers have been more successful, accounting for 72% of wickets, especially effective in the early overs.
• Spinners: May find some assistance in the middle overs, but generally less effective compared to pacers.

Venue Records: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Highest Team Total: 210/3 by Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi
• Lowest Team Total: 110 all out by Quetta Gladiators against Multan Sultans.
• Most Runs: Rilee Rossouw with 375 runs at this venue.
• Best Bowling Figures: Ihsanullah's 5 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs.

Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bat first could provide a strategic advantage.

Match Details:

• Date: May 01, 2025
• Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators 
• Time: 8:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Win % Batting First: 64%
• Win % Bowling First: 36%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• Temperature: Expected to peak at 41°C (106°F) during the day, cooling to around 21°C (70°F) by evening.
• Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• Humidity: Low, but players should stay hydrated due to the high daytime temperatures.

Pitch:

• Nature: Batting-friendly surface offering true bounce, ideal for stroke play.
• First Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 7 out of 11 matches, indicating a significant advantage.
• Average Scores: First innings average score is 174, while the second innings average is 147.
• Bowling: Pacers have been more successful, accounting for 72% of wickets, especially effective in the early overs.
• Spinners: May find some assistance in the middle overs, but generally less effective compared to pacers.

Venue Records: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Highest Team Total: 210/3 by Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi
• Lowest Team Total: 110 all out by Quetta Gladiators against Multan Sultans.
• Most Runs: Rilee Rossouw with 375 runs at this venue.
• Best Bowling Figures: Ihsanullah's 5 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs.

Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bat first could provide a strategic advantage.

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators
Date: May 1st, 2025 
Time: 8:30 PM 
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Lahore Qalandars Playing XI 
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shahfique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, Zaman Khan

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI
Saud Shakeel, Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Roussow, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid 

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

PSL 2025: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
Date: May 1st, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM PKT
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Multan Sultans Playing XI
Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Karachi Kings Playing XI 
Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Muhammad Riazullah, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators
Date: May 1st, 2025 
Time: 8:30 PM 
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Key Player Battles

Fakhar Zaman vs. Mohammad Amir
Fakhar loves attacking from ball one, but Amir’s swing under lights at Lahore could be the ideal weapon to take him down early.

Daryl Mitchell vs. Abrar Ahmed
Mitchell’s steady middle-over role may be tested against Abrar’s mystery spin expect a crucial phase here.

Shaheen Afridi vs. Finn Allen
A fierce pace vs. power duel, Afridi’s in-swingers could rattle Allen early, or Allen might go over the top.

Sam Billings vs. Faheem Ashraf
Billings' rotation and finishing skills will be tested by Faheem's variations, particularly in the death overs.

Rilee Rossouw vs. Haris Rauf
Rossouw's middle-overs aggressive play will be met by Rauf's speed and precision, a thrilling battle of brute power vs. raw speed.

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Lahore Qalandars Playing XI 
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shahfique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, Zaman Khan

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI
Saud Shakeel, Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Roussow, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid 

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

PSL 2025: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
Date: May 1st, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM PKT
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Key Player Battles

Mohammad Rizwan vs. Hasan Ali
Multan skipper Rizwan is known for his calm starts, but experienced pacer Hasan Ali will be eager to remove him early and disrupt the momentum.

Usman Khan vs. Mohammad Nabi
Usman has been in strong form, but Nabi’s smart off-spin could prove tricky, especially if he bowls during the powerplay or middle overs.

Chris Jordan vs. David Warner
Two overseas players are pitted against each other. Jordan's death-over expertise may be tested by Warner's big-hitting if he remains till the end.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Abbas Afridi
Iftikhar is a big-hitter, particularly during the later overs. But Afridi's fast yorkers and slower deliveries might be instrumental in stifling the Sultans' finish.

Yasir Khan and Mir Hamza
Yasir can try to take charge of the first ten overs, but Hamza's left-arm swing at Lahore can provide early difficulties.

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Multan Sultans Playing XI
Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Karachi Kings Playing XI 
Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Muhammad Riazullah, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza

Multan Sultans (MUL) take on Karachi Kings (KAR) in Match 20 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. MUL's power-packed batting, led by Mohammad Rizwan and Michael Bracewell, matches up against KAR's explosive batting lineup, captained by David Warner and James Vince. These two teams will also be playing on a good batting pitch that will be fruitful for lots of runs.

MUL has a narrow head-to-head edge, as they have won 7 times and lost to KAR 6 times in 15 matches.

Head Matches Between MUL and KAR

PSL 2025, Match 3 - April 12, Karachi

• Multan Sultans: 234/3 
• Karachi Kings: 236/6 
• Result: Karachi won by 4 wickets

MUL scored a huge 234, with Rizwan's 105* unbeaten and Bracewell's 44* taking charge, but KAR overhauled it in 19.2 overs, courtesy of Vince's 101 and Shah's 60 in a record 142-run partnership. Player of the Match: James Vince.

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PSL 2024, Match 19 - March 3, Karachi

• Multan Sultans: 189/5 
• Karachi Kings: 182/8 
• Result: Multan won by 7 runs

MUL set 189, led by Hendricks' 71 and Khan's 54, while KAR also came up short despite Masood's 60, thanks to Usama Mir's 3/28 being the difference-maker. Player of the Match: Usama Mir.

PSL 2023, Match 11 - February 22, Multan

• Multan Sultans: 196/5 (Mohammad Rizwan 75, Rilee Rossouw 54)
• Karachi Kings: 148/8 (Shoaib Malik 54, Imad Wasim 30)
• Result: Multan won by 48 runs

MUL scored 196, thanks to Rizwan's 75 and Rossouw's 54, as KAR could muster only 148, despite Malik's 54, due to Ihsanullah's 4/12, which sealed the deal. Player of the Match: Ihsanullah.

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18.

PSL 2025: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators

Match: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators
Date: April 29th, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Multan Sultans Playing XI
Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI
Saud Shakeel, Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Roussow, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid 

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – Player Battles to Watch

Date: April 30th, 2025
Venue: Lahore
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

Top Player Contests

Fakhar Zaman vs. Naseem Shah
Fakhar's opening bursts will be challenged by Naseem's raw speed and swing with the new ball.

Daryl Mitchell vs. Shadab Khan
Mitchell's solid touch in the middle order will encounter Shadab's canny leg-spin in a pivotal middle-over contest.

Sam Billings vs. Ben Dwarshius
In the death, Billings' creative batting vs. Dwarshius' left-arm variations might tilt the game.

Colin Munro vs. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Munro's belligerent intent will come face-to-face with Shaheen's deadly left-arm seam in an early confrontation that may establish the tone.

Azam Khan vs. Haris Rauf
Azam's big-hitting against Rauf's express pace is one of the most eagerly anticipated confrontations in the game.

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Lahore Qalandars Playing XI 
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shahfique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, Zaman Khan

Islamabad United Playing XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Azam Khan, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shahzad, Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim Ben Dwarshius, Naseem Shah  FOR TMRO PSL MATCH LAHORE