Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Match Preview & Where to Watch Live?: PSL 2025 Match 2

Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) are set to cross swords with Quetta Gladiators (QG) in match two of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) season on Saturday, April 12. Both teams are not short of firepower. While Zalmi have Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and George Linde, Gladiators boast Shoaib Malik, Finn Allen, and Rilee Rossouw.

However, the pressure is slightly more on Zalmi to do well in this particular season of PSL after a largely average seasons in the previous two years. Zalmi captain Babar Azam will yet again be in the spotlight. A lot has been spoken about his form, intent-less batting in T20 cricket, and match-winning prowess.

Also, speculations are going on about his place in the T20Is. Surely, Azam would love his bat to do the talking and shut his critics up with a statement-worthy PSL 2025 season.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Match Preview

The big news emerging from the Zalmi camp is about Babar's injury during the nets session ahead of their clash against the Gladiators. The veteran was seen limping off the field. However, eyewitnesses present say it may be a minor strain. Apart from Azam's injury scare, there are no more injury concerns. Saim Ayub is expected to play his first competitive game after completely recovering from ankle injury.

The southpaw's fiery starts up front would be crucial for Zalmi. South African all-rounder George Linde is also coming off good form in the SA20 for Mumbai Indians Cape Town (MICT). On the other hand, Gladiators, who finished fourth on the points table in last PSL have managed to assemble a strong side this time. Along with the experienced players of Shoaib Malik, Kusal Mendis, and Rossouw, they have also pretty exciting players in Mohammad Wasim Jr and Khawaja Nafay.

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Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head Record

Gladiators have a slight advantage in the head-to-head record with Zalmi as they have won seven matches of the 12 games played between these two sides.