KK v LQ Live – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, 6th Match 15 April 8PM

KK v LQ live – Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars will play 6th PSL match on April 15, 2025. The match will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi, starting at 8 PM local time.

This is not just any regular game it’s one of the most exciting matchups in PSL history. Both teams have amazing players who can change the game at any moment, so you can expect plenty of action, big hits, and great fielding. It’s a match you don’t want to miss!

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Toss

Lahore Qalandars won the toss select to bat.

KK v LQ Predictions Updates – After Every 5 Overs

2nd Innings Analysis –

As Lahore Qalandars post a challenging total of 200/6, the win probability slightly tilts in their favor, currently standing at 63%. With the pitch offering good bounce and some assistance for the pacers, the scoreboard pressure and quality LQ bowling attack give them the edge. However, a strong start from Karachi Kings could quickly swing the momentum.

1st Inning – Analysis

0-5 Overs

After 5 overs, Lahore Qalandars are 34/2, losing 2 wickets Muhammad Naeem and Abdullah Shafiq. Karachi Kings have started strong with disciplined bowling, keeping LQ under pressure despite a decent run rate. The match is slightly in KK’s favor at this stage, but the next few overs will be crucial for LQ to rebuild and set a competitive total.

5-10 Overs

Lahore Qalandars made a strong comeback after a slow start, reaching 90/2 at the 10-over mark. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a powerful fifty off just 29 balls, smashing three massive sixes in the 9th over. Daryl Mitchell has also looked confident at the crease, rotating strike and finding gaps. Karachi Kings struggled to contain runs in the last few overs, with bowlers missing their lengths. Momentum is now clearly with Lahore, and if this partnership continues, they could set a big target.

10-15 Overs

Between overs 10 and 15, Lahore Qalandars continued their momentum, reaching 150/2 at the end of the 15th over. Fakhar Zaman played confidently and moved to 76 off 47 balls, while Daryl Mitchell impressed with his clean hitting, reaching 57 off 32 balls. The pair built a solid partnership, adding crucial runs with a mix of power hitting and smart rotation.

The highlight came in the 14th over when Mitchell smashed a massive six that hit the roof, showing his intent to push the run rate. Karachi Kings’ bowlers, especially Abbas Afridi and Khushdil Shah, struggled to break the stand or stop boundaries.

15-20 Overs

In the final five overs, Lahore Qalandars added 50 runs, finishing at a solid 200/6 in 20 overs — a commendable total built on a strong foundation and late-innings acceleration despite a few hiccups.

• Daryl Mitchell was the star of the show, powering his way to a blistering 75 off 41 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. His 18th over six and cheeky ramp shot for four stood out.
• Lahore did lose momentum momentarily as they lost four wickets in the final five overs, including Mitchell and Billings.
• Hasan Ali was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with a brilliant 4/28 in 4 overs, picking up key scalps at crucial moments.
• Abbas Afridi picked up the big wicket of Mitchell and ended with 1/47, while Adam Milne kept things tight in the final over, conceding just 10 runs.
• New batters Sikandar Raza and Rishad Hossain couldn’t go big but rotated strike in the final balls to push the total to 200.

Comment After 20 Overs:

Lahore Qalandars finish their innings on a high with 200/6, thanks to a commanding knock from Daryl Mitchell and a brisk cameo by Sam Billings. While Karachi Kings pulled it back slightly with wickets in the death overs, the Qalandars still managed to post a very competitive total on a decent batting pitch. The chase won’t be easy — Karachi will need a strong start and one big partnership to stay in the hunt.

1st Inning (Lahore Qalandars Batting)

Batsman	Dismissal	Runs	Balls
Fakhar	c Milne b Hasan Ali	76	47
Naeem	c Abbas b Hasan Ali	7	5
Shafique	c Minhas b Hasan Ali	6	9
Mitchell	c Hasan Ali b Abbas	75	41
Billings	c Niazi b Hasan Ali	19	10
Raza	Not Out	10	5
Rishad	Run Out (Warner)	2	3
Shaheen	–	DNB	–
Rauf	–	DNB	–
Asif Afridi	–	DNB	–
Zaman	–	DNB	–

Target= 202

Karachi Kings – Bowling)

Bowler	Overs	Dots	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Milne	4	11	31	0	7.75
Hasan Ali	4	13	28	4	7.00
Abbas	4	9	47	1	11.75
Fawad Ali	3	3	30	0	10.00
Khushdil	3	5	36	0	12.00
Minhas	2	2	26	0	13.00

Fall of Wickets

1 – 12 | 2 – 25 | 3 – 150 | 4 – 178 | 5 – 188 | 6 – 201

Team Total

• Total Score: 201/6
• Overs: 20
• Extras: 6

Lahore Qalandars Runs In Pepsi Powerplay

• Lahore Qalandars Makes 44 runs in Pepsi Powerplay.

2nd Inning (Karachi Kings Batting)

Player	Dismissal	Bowler	Runs	Balls
Warner	c Billings b Shaheen	Shaheen	0	2
Seifert	c Mitchell b Asif Afridi	Asif Afridi	18	22
Vince	c Billings b Shaheen	Shaheen	0	2
Masood	c Billings b Rishad	Rishad	18	14
Niazi	c Mitchell b Rishad	Rishad	6	7
Khushdil	c Billings b Rauf	Rauf	39	27
Minhas	c Billings b Raza	Raza	0	5
Abbas	c Zaman b Rishad	Rishad	1	3
Hasan Ali	b Shaheen	Shaheen	27	25
Milne	b Raza	Raza	16	7
Fawad Ali	Not Out	–	2	2

Team Total: 136 all out

Lahore Qalandars- Bowling)

Bowler	Overs	Dots	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shaheen	4.0	13	34	3	8.50
Zaman	3.0	9	16	0	5.33
Asif Afridi	2.0	7	21	1	10.50
Rauf	4.0	13	23	1	5.75
Rishad	4.0	14	26	3	6.50
Raza	2.1	8	13	2	6.00

Innings Summary

• Total Overs: 19.1
• Extras: 9
• Total Score: 136

Match Preview

The PSL 2025 match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars is expected to be exciting. In this match preview, Karachi has a better record, winning 12 out of 18 games against Lahore. Karachi will depend on big hitters like David Warner and top bowler Hasan Ali. Lahore will count on Fakhar Zaman, who has been in great form. The game will be played at the National Stadium, where teams usually score high. Both sides will give their best to win this important match.

Pitch

The pitch at National Stadium Karachi is great for batting, with good bounce and a quick outfield. Teams often score over 170 runs in the first innings here. As the match goes on, spinners and smart bowlers can also get some help. Most teams that bowl first have won more games, so the captain winning the toss might choose to bowl. With Karachi Kings playing at home, fans can expect an exciting match with lots of runs.

Weather Condition

No, Chances of rain

Match Officials

TV (3rd) Umpire	Asif Yaqoob
Field Umpire	Abdul Muqeet & Paul Raiffel
Reserve Umpire	Tariq Rasheed
Match Referee	Roshan Mahanama

LQ Playing 11

Player Name	Role
Shaheen Shah Afridi	Captain (C)
Fakhar Zaman	Player
Muhammad Naeem	Player
Abdullah Shafique	Player
Daryl Mitchell	Player
Sikandar Raza	Player
Sam Billings	Wicketkeeper (WK)
Rishad Hossain	Player
Haris Rauf	Player
Asif Afridi	Player
Zaman Khan	Player

KK Playing 11

Player Name	Role
David Warner	Captain (C)
Tim Seifert	Wicketkeeper (WK)
James Vince	Player
Shan Masood	Player
Khushdil Shah	Player
Irfan Khan Niazi	Player
Arafat Minhas	Player
Abbas Afridi	Player
Adam Milne	Player
Hassan Ali	Player
Fawad Ali	Player

LQ Squad

Player Name	Role
Adam Milne	Bowler
David Warner	Batsman (Captain)
Abbas Afridi	Bowler
Hasan Ali	Bowler
James Vince	Batsman
Khushdil Shah	Batsman
Aamir Jamal	All-rounder
Irfan Khan Niazi	All-rounder
Shan Masood	Batsman
Arafat Minhas	All-rounder
Mir Nawaz	All-rounder
Tim Seifert	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Litton Das	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Zahid Mahmood	Bowler
Fawad Ali	All-rounder
Riazullah	All-rounder
Kane Williamson	Batsman
Omair Bin Yousuf	Batsman
Mirza Mamoon Imtiaz	All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi	All-rounder

KK Squad

Player Name	Role
Adam Milne	Bowler
David Warner	Batsman (Captain)
Abbas Afridi	Bowler
Hasan Ali	Bowler
James Vince	Batsman
Khushdil Shah	Batsman
Aamir Jamal	All-rounder
Irfan Khan Niazi	All-rounder
Shan Masood	Batsman
Arafat Minhas	All-rounder
Mir Nawaz	All-rounder
Tim Seifert	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Litton Das	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Zahid Mahmood	Bowler
Fawad Ali	All-rounder
Riazullah	All-rounder
Kane Williamson	Batsman
Omair Bin Yousuf	Batsman
Mirza Mamoon Imtiaz	All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi	All-rounder