PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League 2025 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Match 2 | April 12 – Who do you believe will win first?

PZ vs QG Match Analysis

On April 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM BST, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators will square off in the second match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

Peshawar Zalmi, who secured second place on the points table and made it to the playoffs, will face Quetta Gladiators, who finished fourth last season. 

While PZ successfully qualified for the playoffs, the QG missed out. Heading into this opening clash, Peshawar Zalmi will be confident, especially considering their recent track record against Quetta.

PZ vs QG Team Preview & Squads

Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi will kick off their Pakistan Super League 2025 campaign with a clash against Quetta Gladiators on April 12 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After securing second place in the league stage last season and advancing to the playoffs, Zalmi will view this fixture as a prime opportunity to start their new season on a winning note and build early momentum.

In recent matchups, Peshawar Zalmi holds a slight edge over Quetta Gladiators, winning three of the last five encounters. Their most recent meeting also ended in Zalmi’s favor, where they posted an imposing total of 196 for 8 while batting first. Captain Babar Azam led from the front with a brisk 53 off 30 balls. In response, Zalmi’s bowlers dominated, with four of them claiming two wickets each to dismiss Quetta for just 120 runs in the 18th over.

Zalmi have built a well-rounded squad, combining seasoned players with talented local prospects. The batting lineup is anchored by skipper Babar Azam, supported by Saim Ayub, Abdul Samad, and Najibullah Zadran. Their pace attack features Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, and Mohammad Ali, with spin options coming from Mehran Mumtaz and Sufiyan Muqeem.

Babar Azam has been in stellar form, topping the run charts over the last 10 matches with 501 runs at an average of 55.67 and a strike rate exceeding 140. Saim Ayub follows with 303 runs at a strike rate of 156.99, and he’s also contributed with the ball, taking 8 wickets in his last 8 games. Arif Yaqoob has also impressed with 8 wickets in his last 5 outings. With strong leadership and recent form on their side, Peshawar Zalmi appear well-positioned to claim victory over Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 2025 opener.

Peshawar Zalmi Squads

Peshawar Zalmi Squads

Babar Azam, Abdul Samad, Max Bryant, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Najibullah Zadran, Mitchell Owen, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, George Linde, Maaz Sadaqat, Corbin Bosch, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Alzarri Joseph, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem, Luke Wood 

Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators are set to begin their Pakistan Super League 2025 campaign with a match against Peshawar Zalmi on April 12. In their most recent encounter, the Gladiators faced a heavy loss at the hands of Zalmi. Last season, Quetta failed to secure a spot in the playoffs, managing only 5 wins from 10 matches. This time around, they’ll be eager to kick off their season with a victory against a strong Peshawar Zalmi side.

The recent form of the Gladiators hasn’t been promising, with four losses in their last five outings. They also trail Peshawar Zalmi 2-3 in their last five head-to-head matchups. However, earlier in that season, Quetta had defeated Zalmi by 16 runs after posting a mammoth 206, thanks to impressive half-centuries from openers Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel.

This season, the Gladiators have put together a balanced squad under the leadership of Saud Shakeel, with Rilee Rossouw serving as vice-captain. These two will play key roles in the batting department, supported by the likes of Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, and veteran Shoaib Malik. On the bowling front, they boast a solid pace attack featuring Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson.

Among the standout performers from last season, spinner Akeal Hosein took 15 wickets in 10 games at an economy rate of 7.7, while leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed claimed 16 wickets in as many matches, maintaining an economy of 7.8. Captain Saud Shakeel has led with the bat, scoring 323 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of over 140. Khawaja Nafay follows with 182 runs across the same span. However, when comparing the overall batting depth, the Quetta Gladiators appear slightly underpowered compared to the Peshawar Zalmi.

Quetta Gladiators Squads 

Quetta Gladiators Squads

Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Haseebullah Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Saud Shakeel, Sean Abbott, Mark Chapman, Danish Aziz, Faheem Ashraf, Shoaib Malik, Abrar Ahmed, Akeal Hosein, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Zeeshan, Usman Tariq 

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators outfield report 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

The teams who bowled first won each of the six T20 International games with outright results played here.

It is anticipated that Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will have clear, sunny conditions on the day of the match.

This location has a high score.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 matches, PZ won 3 games, and QG won 2. 

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Peshawar Zalmi has a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.