The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 continues with an exciting clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators in Match 2 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams come into the tournament with revamped lineups and plenty of firepower, making this an early marquee matchup.
Babar Azam leads a young and dynamic Zalmi side, while Saud Shakeel takes charge of a Quetta outfit boasting international depth and raw pace. With the Rawalpindi pitch known for high scores and quick outfields, fans can expect a fast-paced contest.
Match Details: PES vs QUE
| Fixture | Peshawar Zalmi (PES) vs Quetta Gladiators (QUE) |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
| Time | 4:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Broadcast | Sony Sports Network, Fancode |
Rawalpindi Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi surface is traditionally high-scoring with flat decks and fast outfields, although bowlers who hit the deck hard have found some grip in recent matches. The average first innings score at the venue dropped from 209 in 2023 to 184 in 2024, but big totals are still on the cards. With short straight boundaries and no dew factor during the day, expect teams to back their strengths rather than bank on the toss.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average 1st inns score (2023) | 209 |
| Average 1st inns score (2024) | 184 |
| Pace vs Spin Wickets (Since 2023) | Pacers – 166, Spinners – 76 |
| Economy (Pacers vs Spinners) | 9.73 vs 9.8 |
Head-to-Head Record (PES vs QUE)
| Matches | Peshawar Wins | Quetta Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 13 | 10 | 0 |
Probable XIs
Peshawar Zalmi:
Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (WK), Mohammad Haris, Najibullah Zadran, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, Arif Yaqoob, Nahid Rana
Quetta Gladiators:
Finn Allen, Kusal Mendis (WK), Saud Shakeel (C), Mark Chapman, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Faheem Ashraf, Kyle Jamieson, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim Jr
PES vs QUE Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips PSL 2025
Wicketkeepers
- Mohammad Haris – A boundary-hitter at the top with a career boundary percentage of 21.17. Ideal choice for quick Powerplay runs.
Batters
- Babar Azam (C/VC) – Stellar record in PSL with over 1000 runs for Zalmi at a strike rate of 143.93 and an average of 54.55.
- Saim Ayub (C/VC) – In good T20I form, also offers off-spin. Has made 20+ scores in his last five T20I innings.
- Finn Allen – Explosive Kiwi opener who smashed 144 runs at a strike rate of 211.76 in the recent T20I series against Pakistan.
- Mark Chapman (C/VC) – Consistent in the middle order, scored 122 runs at a strike rate of 167.12 in the same series.
All-Rounders
- Faheem Ashraf – Local legend at Rawalpindi with 39 wickets. Could be key in exploiting home conditions.
Bowlers
- Mohammad Ali – Took 19 wickets in the last PSL season, second highest overall.
- Sufiyan Muqeem – Wrist spinner with 28 wickets from just 19 T20s, economy under 7.
- Alzarri Joseph – Brings raw pace, 16 wickets in ILT20 recently at a strong average.
- Abrar Ahmed – Reliable wrist spinner, 16 wickets in PSL 2024 at an average of 19.56.
- Mohammad Wasim Jr – Home advantage, has 15 wickets at Rawalpindi with good pace.
Must-Pick Player Stats
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets | SR/Average | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | PSL | 1091 runs | 143.93 | 10 fifties, 2 centuries |
| Saud Shakeel | vs PES | 98 runs | 166.1 SR | Avg 49, HS 74 |
| Abrar Ahmed | PSL 2024 | 16 wickets | 19.56 Avg | 3/18 best |
| Faheem Ashraf | Rawalpindi | 39 wickets | – | Most wickets at venue |
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions
Option 1: Balanced XI (Bat-heavy)
- WK: Mohammad Haris
- BAT: Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub (VC), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman
- AR: Faheem Ashraf
- BOWL: Mohammad Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Option 2: Bowling All-in XI (Surface Adjusted)
- WK: Haris
- BAT: Babar (VC), Ayub, Chapman
- AR: Faheem (C)
- BOWL: Joseph, Ali, Abrar, Wasim Jr, Muqeem, Arif Yaqoob
