Get ready for a high-octane clash as two of Pakistan Super League’s biggest franchises – Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars – lock horns in Match 6 of PSL 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi, on April 15, 2025. With both teams coming off explosive performances, this battle is set to be a crowd-puller.
Here’s a complete breakdown for Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars (PSL 2025) Match 6, featuring Dream11 tips, pitch insights, top fantasy picks, live stream details, and more.
Match Details
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Match: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars
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Match Number: 6, PSL 2025
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Date: April 15, 2025
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Time: 8:00 PM PST / 8:30 PM IST
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Toss Time: 7:30 PM PST / 8:00 PM IST
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Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pitch Report – National Stadium, Karachi
The Karachi surface continues its reputation as a batting haven:
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Nature: Flat track with consistent bounce – great for stroke play
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Average First Innings Score: 180–200 in PSL games
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Pace vs Spin: Early movement for pacers, spinners become useful mid-game
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Dew Factor: Could favor chasing teams
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Toss Strategy: Bowl first and chase with confidence
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 19
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Karachi Kings Wins: 13
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Lahore Qalandars Wins: 6
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Streak: Karachi Kings have won the last 5 meetings
Current Form Check
Karachi Kings
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Last Match: Beat Multan Sultans chasing a mammoth 235
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Key Performers: James Vince (101 off 43), Khushdil Shah (60 off 37)
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Position: 3rd in points table, NRR +0.507
Lahore Qalandars
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Last Match: Defeated Quetta Gladiators by 79 runs
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Top Players: Fakhar Zaman (67), Sam Billings (50*), Shaheen Afridi (2 wickets)
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Standing: 2nd with one win and one loss
Dream11 Tips – Key Picks & Strategy
Top Player Picks
Wicketkeepers:
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Sam Billings (LQ): In explosive form – 50* off 19 vs Quetta
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Tim Seifert (KK): Steady and reliable, top-order batter
Batters:
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James Vince (KK): Captain material – century in last match
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Fakhar Zaman (LQ): Consistent, big-match player
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Abdullah Shafique (LQ): Scored 66 & 37 in his last two outings
All-Rounders:
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Khushdil Shah (KK): Batting and bowling impact
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Sikandar Raza (LQ): Multi-skilled, perfect for Dream11 balance
Bowlers:
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Shaheen Afridi (LQ): Lethal up front
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Hasan Ali (KK): Can extract early movement
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Rishad Hossain (LQ): Mystery spinner – 3 wickets in last match
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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Captain: James Vince (form & consistency)
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Vice-Captain: Fakhar Zaman (explosive starts)
Differential Picks
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Rishad Hossain: Can shine if pitch slows down
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Abbas Afridi: Effective death bowler
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings
Batters: James Vince (C), Fakhar Zaman (VC), Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood
All-Rounders: Khushdil Shah, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Rishad Hossain, Abbas Afridi
Backups: Tim Seifert, Haris Rauf, David Warner
Players to Avoid
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Irfan Khan (KK): Limited time at the crease
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Jahandad Khan (LQ): Yet to impress in PSL 2025
Match Prediction
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Toss Impact: Dew likely to play a role – expect team winning toss to bowl
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Winning Edge: Karachi Kings (55%) – strong batting and recent record over Lahore
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Game Changer: Shaheen Afridi’s opening spell vs James Vince
Live Streaming & Telecast Info
India
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TV: Sony Sports Network
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Online: FanCode App & Website (subscription required)
Pakistan
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TV: PTV Sports, Geo Super
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Streaming: Tamasha, Tapmad, Snack Video, Begin, Myco
International
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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USA: Willow TV
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Middle East: Cricbuzz
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Nepal/Bangladesh: Tapmad TV
Weather Conditions
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Location: Karachi
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Forecast: Clear skies, 26–28°C, humidity 50–60%
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Rain: 0% chance – perfect cricket weather
Fantasy Strategy Wrap-Up
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Top-Order Dominance: Prioritize openers and top-4 batters
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Spin Twist: Add Rishad or Raza if pitch slows
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Death Bowling Matters: Pick Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi for late wickets
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Live Toss Watch: Adjust team based on who bats first