The opening match of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) will be played between the defending champions, Islamabad United, and two-time winners Lahore Qalandars. Last year, the two-time winners finished last with one win, eight losses, and a No Result. They failed to defend their title. On the other hand, the three-time winners finished third and managed to win the title in the end.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Match Details
| Match | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars, Match 1 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Timings | 9:00 PM IST |
| Date | April 11 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Head-to-Head
The table below represents the overall record of both teams against each other. The second table represents both teams’ records at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which will host these teams.
| Matches Played | Lahore Qalandars Won | Islamabad United Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Record in Rawalpindi
| Matches Played | Lahore Qalandars Won | Islamabad United Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Probable Playing XI
| Islamabad United (ISL) | Lahore Qalandars (LAH) |
|---|---|
| Matthew Short ✈️ | Fakhar Zaman |
| Colin Munro ✈️ | Abdullah Shafique |
| Salman Agha | Kusal Perera (WK) ✈️ |
| Shadab Khan (C) | Daryl Mitchell ✈️ |
| Azam Khan (WK) | Sikandar Raza ✈️ |
| Imad Wasim | David Wiese ✈️ |
| Haider Ali | Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) |
| Jason Holder ✈️ | Jahandad Khan |
| Naseem Shah | Haris Rauf |
| Hunain Shah | Zaman Khan |
| Riley Meredith ✈️ | Momin Qamar |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM IST | Batting friendly | 35% Humid. Highest Temp – 28 Degrees | None |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Players to watch out for
Lahore Qalandars
Expect Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique to turn up the bat. David Wiese will do well with the ball
Islamabad United:
Expect Salman Agha and Azam Khan to do well with the bat while Riley Meredith to do well with the ball.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bowl first as this is a night game.
Scenario 1: Lahore Qalandars wins the toss and bowl first
| Islamabad United Total 1st innings | Lahore Qalandars Total 2nd innings |
| 170-180 | 140 |
Scenario 2: Islamabad United wins the toss and elect to bowl first
| Lahore Qalandars Total 1st innings | Islamabad United Total 2nd innings |
| 140-150 | 155 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars: Match Prediction
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have given tough times to each other. However, in Rawalpindi, Lahore has a great record against United. Expect Lahore Qalandars to win this game.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Lahore Qalandars might win this one.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be pleasant with no chance of rain.
Will Dew have any impact?
Dew will not have a say as the humidity level is low.
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