The first match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 presents a thrilling clash between Islamabad United (IU) vs Lahore Qalandars (LQ). This explosive match will be played on 11th April at 9:00 pm at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Islamabad United won the title with a brilliant performance in the last season (PSL 2024), while Lahore Qalandars got only one win in the last season.
Both teams would like to start their campaign strongly with this match.
PSL 2025 IU vs LQ: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between IU and LQ, Lahore Qalandars have won 7 matches, while Islamabad United have won 3.
The first match between the two teams has always been a close contest, and this time too some similar excitement is expected.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Team Status
Both the teams are currently tied in the points table of Pakistan Super League 2025, as this is the first match of the tournament.
Last season, Islamabad United performed brilliantly under the captaincy of Shadab Khan, and this time too, players like Colin Munro in their batting and Naseem Shah in bowling will be important.
On the other hand, for Lahore Qalandars, new players like Daryl Mitchell along with the bowling of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will be a ray of hope.
Islamabad United (IU) Playing XI:
- Matthew Short
- Colin Munro
- Azam Khan(wk)
- Shadab Khan(c)
- Salman Agha
- Haider Ali
- Imad Wasim
- Jason Holder
- Naseem Shah
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Riley Meredith
Lahore Qalandars (LQ) Playing XI:
- Fakhar Zaman
- Abdullah Shafiq
- Daryl Mitchell
- Kusal Perera(wk)
- Sikandar Raza
- David Weese
- Shaheen Afridi (c)
- Tom Curran
- Haris Rauf
- Zaman Khan
- Rashid Hussain
IU vs LQ Match Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Rawalpindi is partly cloudy, the temperature is 30 degrees Celsius, humidity is 30% and the chance of rain is only 0.09%. With a wind of 13 km/hr, the full match is expected.
Talking about the pitch, the Rawalpindi pitch is balanced, there will be average help for both batting and bowling. However, fast and spin bowlers can get more advantage..
IU vs LQ 1st Match Dream11 Prediction
PSL 2025 Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team. Choosing Shadab Khan or Shaheen Afridi for the captain can be a good option, as both are important for their respective teams. Colin Munro or Fakhar Zaman will be fine for the vice-captain.
Azam Khan and Kusal Perera are good options as wicketkeepers. Colin Munro, Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell will be strong choices in batting. Shadab Khan, Sikandar Raza and Imad Wasim can be beneficial for all-rounders.
Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf can play important roles in bowling.
IU vs LQ Match Prediction
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Match Prediction: IU looks in form with their strong batting and balanced bowling. On the other hand, the pair of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf can be dangerous in LQ’s bowling.
According to the experts, IU has a 55% chance of winning, while LQ has 45%. If Colin Munro and Shadab Khan perform well, then IU can have an upper hand.
But if Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman give a start, then LQ can win this match.
