The Karachi Kings will face off against the Quetta Gladiators in Match 8 of the Pakistan Super League 2025, set to take place at the National Stadium, Karachi on Friday, 18 April 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction, Match 8: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for PSL 2025
Match Preview
Karachi Kings, led by Babar Azam, will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while Quetta Gladiators, under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed, will look to bounce back with a strong performance. Both teams have a mix of experienced internationals and promising local talents, making this a closely contested match.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | KAR vs QUE, Match 8, Pakistan Super League 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 18 April 2025 |
| Time | 8:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming | Fan Code |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 34°C |
| Humidity- 49% |
| Wind Speed- 51 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Low – Clear |
Pitch Report:
The National Stadium in Karachi features a well-balanced pitch that provides consistent bounce and pace, benefiting both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract early movement, while spinners gain effectiveness as the game progresses. The fast outfield encourages high-scoring matches, and teams batting first generally have the advantage due to the dew factor in the second innings. Overall, the venue promises an exciting and competitive contest.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 6 |
| KAR Won | 1 |
| QUE Won | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Karachi Kings (KAR):
Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz (wk), Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Quetta Gladiators (QUE):
David Warner(c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Shan Masood, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Arafat Minhas, Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Saud Shakeel
James Vince
Rilee Rossouw
Top All-rounders:
Khushdil Shah
Top Bowlers:
Hasan Ali
Abrar Ahmed
Abbas Afridi
Usman Tariq
Wicket Keeper:
Kusal Mendis
Finn Allen
Tim Seifert
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s KAR vs QUE Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters from both sides: Saud Shakeel, James Vince
- Captain: Tim Seifert
- Vice-Captain: Rilee Rossouw
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at National Stadium, Karachi, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.