The 10th season of the Pakistan Super League kicks off with a blockbuster clash between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Islamabad United is the defending champions and the most successful team in PSL history with three titles. Lahore Qalandars, champions in 2022 and 2023, are eager to bounce back after a tough 2024 campaign.
Match Details
- Match: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars
- Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM (IST), 8:30 PM (PKT)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Rawalpindi Pitch & Weather Report
The Rawalpindi pitch offers excellent bounce and batting-friendly conditions. Fast bowlers could get assistance under lights early in the innings, while batters can enjoy stroke play later. Dew could impact the second innings, giving chasing teams an edge.
- Temperature: 26°C
- Humidity: 39%
- Wind: 13 km/h
- Rain Prediction: None
ISL vs LAH Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | ISL Wins | LAH Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
LAH vs ISL Key H2H Stats
| Category | Islamabad United | Lahore Qalandars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Total | 238 | 226 |
| Lowest Total | 90 | 121 |
| Batting First – Wins | 4 | 6 |
| Batting Second – Wins | 6 | 3 |
| Avg Runs (All Matches) | 157.9 | 166.6 |
| Most Runs in H2H | Shadab Khan – 313 | Fakhar Zaman – 498 |
| Most Wickets in H2H | Shadab Khan – 22 | Shaheen Afridi & Haris – 15 |
Islamabad United – Team Preview
Led by Shadab Khan, United's batting is anchored by Munro and Farhan, while Azam Khan provides late fireworks. Their bowling features the returning Naseem Shah and rising star Hunain Shah, supported by Meredith and Dwarshuis.
Lahore Qalandars – Team Preview
Shaheen Afridi captains a potent pace attack with Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan. Fakhar Zaman and Kusal Perera will lead the top order. All-rounders like David Wiese and Sikandar Raza bring balance and experience.
ISL vs LAH Key Players
- Shadab Khan (ISL): 22 wickets & 313 runs vs LQ
- Fakhar Zaman (LQ): 498 runs vs ISL
- Sahibzada Farhan (ISL): 605 runs in National T20 Cup 2025
- Shaheen Afridi (LQ): 15 wickets vs ISL
- David Wiese (LQ): 408 runs at SR 206 in PSL death overs since 2020
- Azam Khan (ISL): 252 SR in death overs last season
Team News
No injury concerns for either team. Naseem Shah returns for ISL; Kusal Perera may debut for LAH.
Islamabad United Squad
Colin Munro, Haider Ali, Rassie van der Dussen, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (w), Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Shadab Khan (c), Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Rumman Raees, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Saad Masood, Hunain Shah, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Short, Mohammad Nawaz
Lahore Qalandars Squad
Fakhar Zaman, Kusal Perera, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Asif Ali, Mohammad Naeem, Muhammad Akhlaq (w), Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Momin Qamar, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza, Tom Curran, Abdullah Shafique, Rishad Hossain, Salman Mirza, Asif Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Azab
AI-Predicted Dream11 Team – Grand League
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kusal Perera
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Shadab Khan (C)
- David Wiese
- Imad Wasim
- Azam Khan (WK)
- Shaheen Afridi (VC)
- Riley Meredith
- Hunain Shah
- Zaman Khan
Why this team for the Grand League? High-risk, high-reward players like Wiese, Shadab, and Hunain Shah offer massive upside in Grand Leagues. Shadab’s all-around potential and Zaman's Rawalpindi record make them ideal picks.
AI-Predicted Dream11 Team – Head-to-Head (H2H)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Shadab Khan (C)
- Imad Wasim
- Azam Khan (WK)
- Shaheen Afridi (VC)
- Riley Meredith
- David Wiese
- Haris Rauf
- Ben Dwarshuis
Why this team for H2H? Balanced combination of consistent batters, all-rounders, and reliable death-over bowlers. Ideal for safer H2H contests where consistency matters more than unpredictability.
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