ISL vs LAH Match Prediction, PSL 2025: Fantasy Picks, Pitch Report and Playing XI

ISL vs LAH Match Prediction, PSL 2025: Fantasy Picks, Pitch Report and Playing XI: In the 1st Match of the 2025 season of PSL Islamabad United and Lahore Qalanders are set to face each other, the match is going to be played in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today.
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ToggleIslamabad United vs Lahore Qalanders: Match Details & Live Streaming
- Tournament:- Pakistan Super League 2025
- Venue:- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Date:- April 11, 2025
- Timing:- 8:30 PM
- Streaming:- Fancode
PSL 2024 Season Recap: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United
The last season (2024) was completely different for both the teams as Lahore Qalanders have the most horrible season out of all the teams which ended up in them being on the last of the points table with just 1 wins in 10 matches for them. But that wasn’t the case with Islamabad United as they went on to win the PSL 2024 season by defeating Multan Sultans in the finals. So, In this new season ISL would try to replicate their previous year performance and would try to defend their trophy whereas LAH would want to play better then their last performance.
Team | Season Performance | Wins | Final Standing | Goal for 2025 Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lahore Qalandars (LAH) | Most disappointing season; finished last | 1 Win | 10th (Last on Points Table) | Improve performance and move up from bottom position |
Islamabad United (ISL) | Outstanding season; crowned champions | N/A | 1st (Champions) | Replicate form & defend the PSL title |
Final Match Result | ISL defeated Multan Sultans in the final | — | — | — |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalanders: Head to Head Record
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalanders have faced each other 19 times out of which Islamabad United had an upper hand as they have defeated Lahore 10 times whereas Lahore isn’t far behind as they have won 9 of those encounters.
🏟️ Rawalpindi Stadium Match Stats for ISL vs LAH (PSL 1st Match)
Detail | Stat |
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Venue | Rawalpindi Stadium, Rawalpindi |
Total PSL Matches Hosted | 25 |
Wins Batting First | 10 Matches |
Wins Batting Second | 15 Matches |
Highest Total at Venue | 262 Runs |
Year of Highest Total | 2023 |
🏟️ Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have traditionally been a high scoring stadium and also chasing here is easy as compared to defending a score. But the pitch isn’t flat that makes bowlers always have a chance to take wickets during the match.
Aspect | Details |
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Pitch Nature | Balanced – supports both batters and bowlers |
Scoring Trend | High-scoring venue |
Chasing vs Defending | Easier to chase than to defend |
Bowling Assistance | Not a flat pitch – bowlers have a good chance to take wickets |
Average Score | 185 Runs |
ISL vs LAH Squad in PSL 2025
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 NawazL
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
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Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalanders: Fantasy Picks
After the draft both teams have got new players into their team. This match can be a high scoring match so try and take more batsman especially from the team that will bat second in the innings.Let’s look at some of my picks for this match:-
Player(Team) | Role(C/VC)1 | Reason |
Fakhar Zaman(LAH) | Captaincy | Is the highest scorer against ISL . Has scored 498 runs Against Islamabad |
Shadab Khan(ISL) | Captaincy | Is by far the best performer against Islamabad as he is scored 312 runs and has taken 22 wickets against them. |
Shaheen Afridi(LAH) | Vice-Captaincy | One of the best performer of Pakistan history can change game in an instant with his bowling. |
Colin Munro(ISL) | Vice- Captaincy | Has scored 213 runs against Lahore Qalanders |
Match Prediction:
I am backing Lahore Qalanders to win this match and start their season with this bang.
Faq’s about ISL vs LAH 1st match of PSL 2025
Where the match is going to played?
The match is going to be played in the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Who can be the best performer of this match?
I think, Fakhar Zaman could be the best performer of this match
What is the next match after this?
The next match is going to be played between Peshwar Zalmi and Queta Gladiators on April 12.
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