The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will start on April 11. This time around, it will take place amid the IPL 2025 season. So there won’t be a shortage of entertainment this summer.
The first match of PSL 2025 will pit Islamabad United against Lahore Qalandars. Islamabad are the defending champion. And they would like to defend their title with full force.
Qalandars, on the other hand, had a forgettable season last year as they ended up last on the points table. Thus, they would like to turn things around this season.
As both teams gear up, here’s Rawalpindi’s pitch and weather report for the ISL vs LAH match in PSL 2025.
ISL vs LAH, 1st Match, PSL 2025: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | PSL 2025 |
| Match | ISL vs LAH, 1st Match |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Date | April 11, 2025 |
| Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 25 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 11 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 14 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 11 |
| Average First Innings Total | 186 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/3 by Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Lowest Team Total | 107/10 by Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars |
Rawalpindi has been hosting PSL matches since 2020. Till now, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has hosted 25 PSL matches.
Out of those games, teams have won 11 times batting first, while chasing teams have won 14 times. The venue seems helpful for teams batting second.
The average first innings total of 186 indicates the venue is a batter’s heaven. Teams need to put up at least 200 runs while batting first to later defend it with ease.
ISL vs LAH, 1st Match, PSL 2025: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Rawalpindi will likely roll out a batting-friendly track for the United vs Qalandars game. Batters will score plenty of runs.
The pitch will also have some help for the spinners in the second half. They will be able to grip the ball on the dry surface.
ISL vs LAH, 1st Match, PSL 2025: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Report
Rawalpindi will have pleasant weather for the United vs Qalandars clash. The temperature will remain around 20 degrees Celsius, while humidity will be around 60 percent.
