KAR vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – PSL 2025, Match 8

KAR vs QUE, PSL 2025: Dream11 Predictions for Match 8 [Source: @agenda_girl021/x.com]

Karachi Kings (KAR) are going head-to-head against Quetta Gladiators (QUE) in the eighth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 on Friday, April 18th at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi. The game will begin at 8:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks for KAR vs QUE Dream11 Team Today

Karachi Kings

Hasan Ali

• PSL 2025 Form: 5 Wickets in 2 Matches
• Medium-fast bowler Hasan Ali with a simple bowling action and a blend of variations is in red-hot form this season, he grabbed 4 wickets in the last game and a must-pick for this game.

Khushdil Shah

• PSL 2025 Form: 99 Runs and 1 Wicket in 2 Matches
• A flamboyant left-handed batsman Khushdil Shah, who bats predominantly in the middle order, and bowl crucial overs for his team. His all-round performances makes him valuable for the fantasy contest of the game.

Tim Seifert

• PSL 2025 Form: 50 Runs in 2 Matches
• Top-of-the-order batter and wicket-keeper Tim Seifert was in brilliant form against Pakistan in the T20I series, and in this season's PSL, he seems in good touch. He can be a key pick for this match.

Quetta Gladiators

Abrar Ahmed

• PSL 2025 Form: 6 Wickets in 2 Matches
• Mystery man Abrar Ahmed has been weaving a web around opposition batters with his bag of tricks. He made an instant impact in PSL 2025 with bagging 4 and 2 wickets in back-to-back two matches.

Rilee Rossouw

• PSL 2025 Form: 65 Runs in 2 Matches
• The South African batsman has been one of the most consistent performers in the PSL and also against the  Karachi Kings. Rilee Rossouw's ability to accelerate at any stage of the innings makes him a top fantasy pick.

Kusal Mendis

• PSL 2025 Form: 63 Runs in 2 Matches
• Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis, a naturally aggressive batsman, has a pleasing range of strokes and the maturity to go with it. He seems to be in great form, with a strike rate of 225.00 in two games and a must-pick for the game.

KAR vs QUE Match 8 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Karachi is expected to be little hot and breezy during the match. The temperature will hover between 35°C to 26°C with no chance of rain. According to local weather services, there is 0% chance of precipitation during the game.

Pitch - National Cricket Stadium is a batting-friendly pitch that tends to favor the batsmen. The surface generally offers good bounce and pace, allowing the batters to play their shots with confidence. Expect higher scores and quick run rates, especially in the first innings. The bowlers will need to be accurate and strategic to make an impact on this pitch.

National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi - Record Of Chasing Teams in PSL 2025

At National Bank Cricket Arena, 2 PSL 2025 matches has been played so far, in which the chasing side won have one game. In past PSL seasons, teams batting first have historically had a slight advantage, so the team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.

KAR vs QUE Match 8 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

KAR vs QUE Match 8 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, James Vince, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Khushdil Shah, Akeal Hosein, Faheem Ashraf
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed

Captain: Abrar Ahmed
Vice-captain: Tim Seifert

KAR vs QUE Match 8 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, James Vince, David Warner
All-rounders: Khushdil Shah, Akeal Hosein
Bowlers: Usman Tariq, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi

Captain: Khushdil Shah
Vice-captain: Rilee Rossouw

KAR vs QUE Match 8 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Focus on top-order batters from both teams as the National Bank Cricket Arena typically offers good batting conditions in the powerplay. Build a balanced fantasy team with a mix of top-order batsmen, all-rounders who bowl their full quota, and specialist and in-form bowlers who can take wickets. Pakistani players who are familiar with local conditions could be valuable picks for this encounter.

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