Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Match Preview, Prediction, Fantasy Tips - 17th Match, PSL 2025

Complete Match Details:

Mega Event: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025

Today's Match: 17th Match - Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators

Date: April 27, 2025

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Time: 8:00 PM (Local)

Full Match Overview

In my point of view, Tonight's clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators promises to be a thrilling contest in the Pakistan Super League 2025. Both teams are neck and neck on the points table, standing at 4 points each, with Zalmi ranked #4 and Gladiators #5.

Peshawar Zalmi have shown flashes of brilliance, while Quetta Gladiators have struggled with consistency but remain dangerous. With head-to-head results almost even, the Lahore crowd is set for an exciting match.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

As you know, Gladiators won by 80 runs (April 12, 2025)

Zalmi won by 76 runs (March 8, 2024)

Gladiators won by 16 runs (February 18, 2024)

Gladiators won by 8 wickets (March 8, 2023)

Zalmi won by 4 wickets (February 20, 2023)

Overall, Quetta has a slight upper hand in recent meetings.

Today Players to Watch

Peshawar Zalmi

Babar Azam: 344 runs in 10 matches (Avg 38.22, SR 126) The captain remains Zalmi's biggest batting hope.

Mohammad Haris: 288 runs in 9 matches (Avg 32, SR 163.63) His explosive starts can change games rapidly.

Luke Wood: 9 wickets, economy 7.97 Key to Zalmi’s bowling in powerplays.

Ali Raza: 8 wickets in 5 matches, strike rate 14.25 A rising star in the Zalmi bowling attack.

Quetta Gladiators

Saud Shakeel: 282 runs in 10 matches (Avg 35.25, SR 122.07) Solid and dependable in the middle order.

Abrar Ahmed: 17 wickets in 10 matches (Econ 7.85) Spin wizard capable of breaking partnerships.

Mohammad Amir: 12 wickets in 9 matches (Econ 8.49) Veteran pacer with crucial death overs responsibility.

Current Season Stats

Top Performers:

Most Runs Zalmi: Mohammad Haris (193 runs)

Most Runs Gladiators: BKG Mendis (111 runs)

Top Wicket Taker Zalmi: Ali Raza (8 wickets)

Top Wicket Taker Gladiators: Abrar Ahmed (8 wickets)

Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium pitch traditionally favors batters under lights, but spinners get help as the match progresses. Expect a high-scoring game if the teams play smartly. Average first innings score: 175-185 runs.

Match Prediction

Given Zalmi's stronger batting lineup led by Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris, and with Luke Wood and Ali Raza in form, Peshawar Zalmi start as slight favorites. However, Quetta’s strong spin attack led by Abrar could change the game if they bowl first.

Prediction:

If Zalmi bat first and post 180+, they should win.

If Quetta bowls first and restricts Zalmi below 160, they could chase it down.

Winning Chances:

Peshawar Zalmi: 55%

Quetta Gladiators: 45%

Fantasy Cricket Tips (Dream11)

Safe Picks:

Babar Azam (C)

Saud Shakeel (VC)

Mohammad Haris

Abrar Ahmed

Mohammad Amir

Grand League Wild Picks:

Ali Raza (wickets in middle overs)

Luke Wood (new ball specialist)

Dream11 Sample Team:

Tip: Choose more batters if Zalmi bat first. Choose more spinners if Gladiators bowl first.

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