The PSL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars is set to deliver high-voltage cricket action. With both teams aiming for a spot in the final, Islamabad United seems to hold the upper edge, thanks to a more balanced squad and strong match-winners. Lahore Qalandars will need a special effort to overcome the challenge.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars — Match Details
- Location: Pakistan, Lahore
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date & Time: 23rd May 2025, 09:00 PM BST
- Streaming Platforms: Toffee, PTV Sports
- Established: 1959
- Stadium Capacity: 35,000
- Owned by: Pakistan Cricket Board
- Home Team: Lahore Qalandars
- End Names: Jinnah End & Iqbal End
- Floodlights: Yes
Watch the IU vs LQ live match here.
IU vs LQ — Head-to-Head in T20s
Overall Record
- Total Matches Played: 21
- Islamabad United Wins: 10
- Lahore Qalandars Wins: 10
- No Result: 0
- Tied Matches: 1
Recent Form — Team Performance
Last 5 Matches (Most Recent First)
- Islamabad United: L, W, L, L, L
- Lahore Qalandars: W, W, L, NR, W
IU vs LQ — Weather and Pitch Report
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 39°C
- Humidity: 39%
- Wind Speed: 14 km/h
- Cloud Cover: 25%
Pitch Report — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known for being batting-friendly early in the match. However, as the innings progresses, spinners get more grip and pacers enjoy extra bounce and seam movement. Batting becomes difficult in the second innings. Toss winners usually prefer to chase.
Match Stats at This Venue
- Total Matches Played: 29
- Matches Won Batting First: 18
- Matches Won Batting Second: 11
- No Result: 0
- Average First Innings Score: 163
- Highest Total: 209/3
- Lowest Total: 94/10
- Pitch Nature: Batting pitch
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars — Probable Playing XI
Islamabad United (IU):
Sahibzada Farhan, Kyle Mayers, Agha Salman ©, Haider Ali, Azam Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Shahzad, Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis
Lahore Qalandars (LQ):
Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (WK), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi ©, Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Nabi
Injury Updates and Player Availability
No injury or availability news at the moment. Updates will be shared if available.
IU vs LQ — Betting Tips by E2bet
- Toss Winner: Islamabad United
- Match Winner: Islamabad United
- Total Boundaries: Over 40
- Player of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan
- 1st Innings Total: 170+
- Most Wickets: Ben Dwarshuis
My Prediction:
Islamabad United will win this match.
