πππππ :βββ Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars
ππππ : May 23,Fridayβ
ππππ : 20:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
ππππππππππ :β Pakistan Super League, 2025
Lahore Qalandars battle Islamabad United for a spot in PSL finals
- Islamabad United suffered defeat at the hands of Quetta Gladiators in a game played at Lahore
- Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha and Salman Irshad put in credible performances for United in a losing cause.
- Lahore Qalandars registered a comfortable win over Karachi Kings in Eliminator 1 game played at Lahore.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
ISU vs LHQ Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Lahore Qalandars will face Islamabad United in the Eliminator 2 game of the 2025 Pakistan Super League played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday.
In the Qualifier match, Islamabad United were completely outclassed by Quetta Gladiators in all three departments. Defending Champions will get another opportunity to seal their place in the finals of the competition.
On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars managed to register a comfortable six-wicket win over Karachi Kings, courtesy excellent batting performances from Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways against Islamabad United.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Islamabad United Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Salman Agha, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan, James Neesham and Haider Ali to do the bulk of the scoring.
In the Qualifier match, in-form opener Sahibzada Farhan continued his rich vein of form with the bat for United. He scored 52 runs off 35 balls with the help of eight fours and one six. He was well supported by Rassie van der Dussen, who scored 35 runs off 23 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.
Salman Agha found form with the bat for United and scored a valiant 44 off 26 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Salman Irshad, Tymal Mills, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the Qualifier match, Salman Irshad was once again the pick of the bowlers for Islamabad and claimed 2 for 34 in his four overs
Lahore Qalandars Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Naeem Khan, Kusal Perera, Shakib Al Hasan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the Eliminator 1 match, Abdullah Shafique was the star of the show with the bat for Qalandars and smashed 65 runs off just 35 balls with the help of three fours and five sixes. He was well supported by opener Fakhar Zaman, who got the side off to an excellent start and scored 47 runs off 28 balls with the help of five fours and three sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Haris Rauf, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Zaman Khan and Shakib Al Hasan to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the knockout match. Pacer Haris Rauf was the standout bowler on display for Qalandars and claimed 3 for 35 in his four overs.
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared for the Eliminator game will have something for the slow bowlers. The batter will certainly enjoy the batting conditions at Gaddafi Stadium.
The weather forecast for Fridayβs game is going to be perfect with clear skies and light winds.
ISU vs LHQ Pitch Report
Gaddafi Cricket Ground, Lahore is going to host the Eliminator 2 match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 played between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.
Toss: To Bat
Given the result of the Qualifier match, both the teams will be looking to win all-important toss and bat first on this surface.