The PSL 2025 Match 8 between Karachi Kings (KAR) and Quetta Gladiators (QUE) will take place at the National Stadium, Karachi, on April 18, 2025. Below is a historical head-to-head record and details of notable matches where these teams have previously faced off, showcasing the competitive nature of these two teams. 

The head-to-head record slightly favors Quetta Gladiators, as they historically have performed well against Karachi Kings. In general, Quetta has dominated this matchup, but Karachi has enjoyed a few victories, particularly in more recent seasons — providing sports fans ample reason to watch this matchup with both high stakes and an intense competition mentality. Quetta has the historical advantage over Karachi, but in PSL 2025, Match 8 will take place on Karachi's home field.

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Notable Matches in KAR vs. QUE history

PSL 2024, Match 16 – February 29, National Stadium, Karachi

• Quetta Gladiators: 169/5 (20 overs)
• Karachi Kings: 165/8 (20 overs)
• Results: Quetta Gladiators defeated Karachi Kings by 5 wickets

Sherfane Rutherford (58 not out) from 31 balls, with assistance from Jason Roy (52), led the Quetta Gladiators' chase of 165 and completed the task, going to the last ball. Shoaib Malik (38) and Kieron Pollard (49) helped provide ballast for Karachi's innings, but they were kept in check by Akeal Hosein (2/34) and Mohammad Amir (1/30). Some team tension, but this was a close encounter with the Quetta Gladiators demonstrating their ability to remain calm and collected when tightly chasing after 166.

PSL 2023, Match 22 - March 6, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• Quetta Gladiators Total: 168/7 (20 overs)
• Karachi Kings Total: 162/5 (20 overs)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 6 runs

Martin Guptill's phenomenal 86 (56) propelled Quetta Gladiators to 168/7 despite Mohammad Amir's 2-36 for Karachi Kings. Cagey batting from Shoaib Malik (55) and Imad Wasim (45) kept Karachi Kings alive, but wickets from Mohammad Hasnain (2-29) and disciplined death bowling from Naseem Shah secured the win for Quetta Gladiators, highlighting the fine margins in this raging rivalry.

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PSL 2021, Match 1 - February 20, National Stadium, Karachi

• Karachi Kings Total: 121/7 (20 overs)
• Quetta Gladiators Total: 126/3 (13.5 overs)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 7 wickets

Karachi Kings struggled to a total of 121/7, with Joe Clarke scoring a top score of 46 as Mohammad Hasnain (2-18) and Usman Shinwari strangled Karachi's batting order. Quetta Gladiators chased it down comfortably with Chris Gayle's 39 and Sarfaraz Ahmed's 40 not out, and the target was achieved with 37 balls to spare. Quetta Gladiators made a firmer impression first up in this season against Karachi Kings with a dominant performance.

This rivalry, steeped in history and marked by dramatic finishes, ensures that PSL 2025 Match 8 will be a must-watch for cricket fans.