The action continues in the Pakistan Super League with a highly anticipated showdown between two seasoned rivals—Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (PSL 2025) Match 2—taking place on April 12, 2025, at the electrifying Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams are kicking off their PSL 2025 campaigns in this encounter, and it’s all set to be a run-fest under the lights.
Whether you’re building your Dream11 fantasy team or catching the match live, we’ve got you covered with all the key insights.
Match Details
Match: Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) vs Quetta Gladiators (QG)
Match Number: 2
Date: April 12, 2025
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Toss Time: 3:30 PM IST | 3:00 PM PKT
Start Time: 4:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM PKT
Pitch Report – A Batters’ Paradise Awaits
The Rawalpindi pitch has a reputation for producing high-scoring matches, thanks to its fast outfield, true bounce, and flat surface.
Key Characteristics:
Average First Innings Score: 170–180+
Pace Bowlers: Early swing possible, especially with the new ball
Spinners: Can be effective in middle overs to control scoring
Dew Factor: Likely to play a role in second innings, favoring chasing sides
Toss Strategy: Teams are expected to bowl first to take advantage of early movement and the dew factor later on.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
Peshawar Zalmi (PZ)
PSL 2024 Record: 6 wins in 10 matches
Strengths: Top-order power with Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, supported by bowlers like Alzarri Joseph
Concerns: Dependence on Babar, inconsistent middle-order
Quetta Gladiators (QG)
PSL 2024 Record: 5 wins in 10 matches
Strengths: Dangerous top order with Finn Allen, Saud Shakeel, and quality bowling from Mohammad Amir, Akeal Hosein
Concerns: Fielding lapses, over-reliance on top-order
Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches: 23
PZ Wins: 13
QG Wins: 10
At Rawalpindi: PZ leads with 2 wins out of 3
Dream11 Tips – Build Your Winning Fantasy Team
Top Picks
Wicketkeepers:
Mohammad Haris (PZ) – Aggressive at the top, great keeper points
Kusal Mendis (QG) – Can stabilize the innings, safe pick in middle order
Batsmen:
Babar Azam (PZ) – The captain and consistent fantasy performer
Saim Ayub (PZ) – Aggressive stroke-maker, strong Rawalpindi record
Saud Shakeel (QG) – QG’s skipper, played a match-winning knock last time vs PZ
Rilee Rossouw (QG) – Dangerous hitter, capable of turning the game in a few overs
All-Rounders:
Faheem Ashraf (QG) – Bowls crucial overs, handy finisher
Hussain Talat (PZ) – Underrated value pick with bat and ball
Bowlers:
Alzarri Joseph (PZ) – Uses bounce well, early breakthrough potential
Mohammad Amir (QG) – Swing specialist, vice-captain material
Abrar Ahmed (QG) – Mystery spinner, wicket-taker
Luke Wood (PZ) – Good in death overs with variations
Suggested Dream11 Team
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Mohammad Haris |
| Batters | Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw |
| All-Rounders | Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat |
| Bowlers | Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Amir (VC), Abrar Ahmed, Luke Wood |
Captain/Vice-Captain Choices:
Safe: Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel
Differential: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Amir
Players to Avoid
Max Bryant (PZ) – Yet to make his mark, low fantasy potential
Hasan Nawaz (QG) – Inconsistent, low exposure in PSL
Key Player Battles
Babar Azam vs Mohammad Amir – Classic contest of class vs swing
Saim Ayub vs Akeal Hosein – Can Ayub dominate spin early?
Saud Shakeel vs Alzarri Joseph – Spin vs pace showdown
Injury Updates
PZ: Babar Azam had a minor scare in practice but is expected to play
QG: Full squad fit and available, including Amir and Jamieson
Predicted Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Najibullah Zadran, Hussain Talat, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, Mohammad Ali, Arif Yaqoob
Impact Player: Sufiyan Muqeem
Quetta Gladiators: Finn Allen, Kusal Mendis (WK), Saud Shakeel (C), Rilee Rossouw, Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, Khawaja Nafay, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Impact Player: Kyle Jamieson
Match Prediction
Win Probability: PZ – 55%, QG – 45%
Likely Winner: Peshawar Zalmi if Babar and Ayub click, but QG’s spin attack could flip the game
Key Factors: Top-order runs, dew, and powerplay wickets
Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
India:
Online: FanCode (subscription-based)
TV: No confirmed telecast
Pakistan:
TV: A Sports, PTV Sports
Online: Daraz, Tapmad
International Viewers:
UK: Sky Sports Cricket
USA/Canada: Willow TV
Middle East: CricLife Max
South Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports
Fantasy Tips for Success
Stack your team with top-order batters and early-over bowlers
Keep a balance: 4–5 batters, 1–2 all-rounders, 3–4 bowlers
Monitor toss: Dew could flip the script, favoring the chasing team
Babar is your safest captaincy option, but Ayub or Amir are great for big returns
