The sixth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will see Karachi Kings hosting Lahore Qalandars at the National Stadium in Karachi. Both teams are coming off victories—Karachi Kings pulled off a stunning win over Mohammad Rizwan’s Multan Sultans, while Lahore Qalandars dominated the Quetta Gladiators.
This marks Qalandars’ first outing at the Karachi venue this season, and they’ll need to quickly adapt to the pitch conditions. With Shaheen Afridi leading the charge, Lahore will face a strong challenge. Here’s a preview of the pitch and weather conditions expected at the National Stadium in Karachi.
National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report
The opening match of PSL 2025 at Karachi saw a record 470 runs scored, with two centurions lighting up the game. While traditionally a spin-friendly surface, the pitch also supports high-scoring matches once batters settle in. Spinners may dominate between overs 7-15, using the bounce on offer. With it being a night match, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first and chasing the target.
National Stadium Karachi Stats
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 10 |
| Matches Won Bowling 1st | 9 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 164 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 141 |
| Average Run Rate | 8.5 |
