Who Will Win PSL 2025? Predictions Of Semi-Finalists and Winner. PSL 2025 started on April 11, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude in the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 18. Six teams are invited to match it among themselves at four prominent venues in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and Multan. Islamabad United, the defending champions and three-time winners of the PSL, are back with fiery form and confidence following their nail-biting win over Multan Sultans in 2024’s final. Last year, there were four semi-finalists: Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, and Peshawar Zalmi. This year, however, it’s a slightly reshuffled pack that is becoming a hot favorite for the four spots.
Heading to the playoffs, four teams shall be in contention:
1. Islamabad United (ISL)
2. Lahore Qalandars (LAH)
3. Quetta Gladiators (QG)
4. Karachi Kings (KAR)
These franchises have displayed fortitude, talent, and consistency during the course of the group stages and are now poised to fight it out for the semi-finals.
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PSL 2025 Semi-Finalist Predictions
Islamabad United
Islamabad United have been consistently dominant this season. They sit on the top of the table with an immaculate record of 5 wins in 7 matches, averaging 10 points, and boasting a net run rate of +0.774. Beautifully led by Shadab, they have tactically outplayed the opponent, showing team spirit and discipline. The batting has had Colin Munro laying solid foundations, with support from Agha Salman and Azam Khan in the middle to accelerate run-scoring. The bowling has held firm, with Jason Holder and Naseem Shah showing that the team was confident enough to finish matches and defend totals. As a team, they have shown a great deal of promise as the real contenders for the title.
Lahore Qalandars
The Lahore Qalandars have had a commendable campaign, winning 4 out of 8 matches held so far this season. Now with 8 points and a handsome net run rate of +1.110, they are currently sitting second on the points tally. Led by star players like Abdullah Shafique anchoring their innings with Shaheen Shah Afridi leading their attack, Lahore has managed to make a comeback from its initial setbacks. Thus their experience and depth in both departments will become dangerous to face in the knockout matches.
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Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators, sitting at third place on the table, quietly built a strong base under the radar with 4 wins out of 7 encounters. Six points with an NRR of +1.034 has maintained a very steady and composed pace. Captain Saud Shakeel has been a steadying presence with the bat, while Abrar Ahmed has delivered breakthroughs at key moments with his spin. They are good with tactical adaptability and absorbing pressure, making the final quite a good possibility for them.
Karachi Kings
With 4 victories in 7 encounters, Karachi Kings complete the anticipated semifinal lineup. They might be a bit negative at 0.445 in their net run rate, but they went home with 8 points, taking all the must-win matches. James Vince and Imad were hugely important throughout their campaign: those two offered experience coupled with versatility at high-pressure chases. If they can tighten their bowling, they will be dangerous heading into the playoffs.
Winner Prediction: Why Islamabad United Would Win PSL 2025
All signs point toward Islamabad United as the eventual winner. So far, they have been the only unbeaten side, with five wins in five matches. Their team is firing on all cylinders—Shadab Khan is delivering match-winning all-round performances, and Colin Munro is setting the pace in the powerplay. Jason Holder’s calm and effective bowling in the death overs has helped close out tight matches.
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Then add to that an all-purpose middle order and a dependable bench strength, and you actually have Islamabad looking like the most complete side in the tournament. Given their current momentum and balance, Islamabad looks to be the odds-on favorite to lift the PSL 2025 trophy and secure another title that will write them further in history as the most successful franchise in terms of titles in this league.
