PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League 2025 | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | Match 17 | April 27 – Who will get their 3rd win in this match?

QG vs PZ Match Analysis

On April 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM BST, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi will square off in the 17th Pakistan Super League 2025 match at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.  

Quetta Gladiators have won two out of their four matches, showing flashes of brilliance despite inconsistency. QG’s net run rate remains negative at -0.625, but with solid performances ahead, they can still push for a stronger position in the points table.

Peshawar Zalmi, with two wins in five matches, are fighting to find momentum. PZ’s recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, reflected in their -0.362 net run rate. Upcoming games are crucial for their playoff aspirations.

QG vs PZ Team Preview & Squads

Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators kicked off their season with a commanding 80-run victory over their current rivals, Peshawar Zalmi. Playing Rawalpindi, they were asked to bat first and posted a massive 216 for 3 in 20 overs.

Despite the strong start, the Gladiators struggled to maintain their momentum in the following two matches. Against Lahore Qalandars, they suffered a heavy defeat by 79 runs while chasing a daunting 220. In their third outing against Karachi Kings, Quetta was dismissed for just 119 while chasing 176, with seven of their batters falling for single-digit scores.

Fortunately, the Gladiators bounced back in the second clash with Karachi Kings, securing a win in a low-scoring encounter.

Quetta Gladiators Squads 

Quetta Gladiators

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

Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi endured a tough start to the season with heavy defeats against Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United. In both matches, Zalmi’s bowlers gave away over 200 runs while bowling first, and the batters fell well short of the targets. Chasing 217 against the Gladiators, they collapsed for just 136, losing by 80 runs. Against IU, they digested an even bigger defeat of 102 runs.

They finally found success in their third match, securing a dominant win over Multan Sultans. However, Zalmi couldn’t build on the momentum, falling short against Karachi Kings in a close, low-scoring contest. Even with a recent victory over Lahore Qalandars, Zalmi’s overall performances with both bat and ball remain inconsistent and below expectations.

Peshawar Zalmi Squads 

Peshawar Zalmi

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

Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi outfield report 

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Given the pitch’s low scoring ability, it would seem that batting first is the best option in this case. In this case, the winning team ought to start first. On the day of the match, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is expected to be extremely hot and dry. The Gaddafi Stadium surface in Lahore offers fast bowlers high-scoring conditions with considerable bounce and pace. 

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

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

Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Quetta Gladiators have a 53% 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.