The PSL 2025 final has arrived, and the Quetta Gladiators are back in the biggest final of Pakistan’s cricket fiesta. After a thrilling journey in the league phase and a professional performance in the playoffs, Quetta is one win away from winning it all. Quetta takes on a hot Karachi Kings team that is stacked with firepower. The Gladiators bring grit, flair, and world-class experience, and they have an ideal squad to bring the title back to Quetta.
Batters
Rilee Rossouw is leading the batting firepower in Quetta as the left-handed batsman has combined the ability to score runs, while also scoring consistent runs with destruction. Rossouw has scored 250 runs from 8 innings at an explosive strike rate of 177.30. When Rossouw gets runs, he does it in style. Earlier in the season, Rossouw scored a stunning 104 in a match, highlighting his ability to be aggressive but control aggression. Rossouw is Quetta’s howitzer in the middle-order, fully capable of turning pressure into firepower.
Also bringing flair and international experience to the order is Dinesh Chandimal. The Sri Lankan veteran has only batted in 2 innings, but they were impactful. Chandimal’s unbeaten 48* and eye-popping strike rate of 171.05 show that his T20 engine is still running. Chandimal does not take needless risks and offers stability to the crease, especially in the powerplay or as a floating batter.
All-Rounders
If there is one player who can change the outcome of the final himself, it is Faheem Ashraf. You would find it hard to come across a stat line of someone in 7 innings who scored 135 runs and took 16 wickets that does justice to how impactful he has been. But he is at his best with the ball. His ability to take wickets to break partnerships as well as finish off innings is a bonus in Quetta’s pocket. On a high-scoring pitch in Lahore, Faheem’s variations, with how he bowled in the qualifier, could be the difference between a 180 and a 200+ score.
Saud Shakeel is a different type of versatility, like Faheem Ashraf. 233 runs and 4 wickets don’t quite get a person’s attention, but Saud has contributed value from his mediocrity. Saud is dependable, the glue in the middle overs, rotating strikes, and getting you runs. In finals, players like Saud, who are calm, versatile, and technically sound, can contribute more than the noise of the match.
Bowlers
Mohammad Amir, the one true star of Quetta’s bowling unit, is prepared to take the ball first. Amir, with his left-arm quick bowling and 12 wickets in 8 matches with best figures of 3/6 – numbers still echoing through the tournament – displays no fear at Gaddafi Stadium. Hitting proper lengths with the new ball, hitting proper lengths at the death, and appearing intimidating, Amir is clearly the general of Quetta’s bowling unit. If Amir could get some early breakthroughs against a powerful Karachi batting lineup, it would put Quetta in a good position to win.
Usman Tariq, the breakout star of Quetta’s bowling unit. In 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets with a best of 3/32. A left-arm pacer with a sweet penchant for wickets, Usman has the kind of short spells that can turn matches. On his new-ball approach, Usman has spins with fearless intent that rattles even the best.
With the Gaddafi Stadium set for another chapter of PSL drama, expect these key players to light up Lahore in what promises to be a pulsating finale.
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