The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is heating up, and Match 14 promises to be a high-octane battle as Lahore Qalandars face Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on April 24th at 8:30 PM (IST). Both teams are entering this encounter with something to prove after suffering losses in their previous games.
Match Details:
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Fixture: Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi
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Date & Time: April 24, 2025, 8:30 PM (IST)
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Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Live Coverage: FanCode (Web & OTT)
Team Overviews:
Lahore Qalandars (LAH)
The defending champions haven’t had a smooth campaign so far, registering two wins and two losses in their four matches. Led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, the team started slow but found rhythm mid-tournament. However, they stumbled again against Multan Sultans in their last outing. A win in this fixture would push them up to second place, a crucial jump as the mid-season battles heat up.
Their squad has solid names like Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, and Sam Billings, while their bowling arsenal is led by Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan—players who can change the game within a few overs.
Peshawar Zalmi (PES)
Zalmi’s campaign has been disappointing with just one win and three defeats in their first four matches. Babar Azam, the team’s captain and backbone, has been in form, but the side has struggled with consistency, particularly in the middle order. In their last game against Karachi Kings, Zalmi could only post 147/8—a total Karachi chased comfortably.
Alongside Babar, the team features talents like Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Mohammad Haris, while the bowling responsibilities are shouldered by Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, and Mitchell Owen.
Head-to-Head Record:
Historically, Peshawar Zalmi have had the upper hand in this rivalry. Out of 19 matches played:
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Peshawar Zalmi have won 11
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Lahore Qalandars have claimed 8 victories
Zalmi also won their most recent clash in the 2024 season, giving them a psychological edge.
Pitch & Conditions Report:
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is known for being batting-friendly, especially under lights. It’s flat and dry, which means bowlers need to rely on variation and smart field placement. Expect a high-scoring game, particularly if the chasing team holds its nerve. Historically, chasing teams have had more success on this surface.
Predicted Playing XIs:
Lahore Qalandars:
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Fakhar Zaman
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Mohammad Naeem
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Abdullah Shafique
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Daryl Mitchell
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Sam Billings (wk)
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Sikandar Raza
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Rishad Hossain
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Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
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Haris Rauf
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Asif Afridi
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Zaman Khan
Peshawar Zalmi:
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Abdul Samad
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Babar Azam (c)
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Saim Ayub
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Hussain Talat
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore
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Mohammad Haris (wk)
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Arif Yaqoob
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Alzarri Joseph
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Ali Raza
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Mitchell Owen
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Luke Wood
Key Players to Watch:
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Shaheen Afridi (LAH) – With pace and aggression, he can destroy top orders.
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Babar Azam (PES) – The captain needs a big knock to anchor Zalmi’s innings.
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Daryl Mitchell (LAH) – His calm presence in the middle order is vital.
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Saim Ayub (PES) – A talented youngster who can take the game away in the powerplay.
Match Prediction:
Both sides are coming off losses, but Lahore Qalandars seem to be in slightly better shape with a more balanced squad and a deeper bowling attack. While Peshawar Zalmi have the head-to-head advantage, their inconsistency with the bat could hurt them again.
Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win a close, high-scoring game unless Babar Azam produces something magical.