PSL 2025 First Match: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars – Preview, Head To Head, Pitch, Weather Report, Probable XIs. The 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to commence today, April 11, 2025, with an exciting opener between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Islamabad United, the defending champions, aim to start their title defense on a strong note. While Lahore Qalandars, two-time champions, seek to rebound from a challenging previous season.
Islamabad won the title in 2024, having delivered consistent performances from the onset. Lahore, on the contrary, found things much tougher this season, finishing bottom of the pile in the points table.
Also Read: PSL 2025 Schedule PDF Download
Match Details:
Date: April 11, 2025.
Time: 7:30 PM (PKT).
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Streaming: PSL matches will be streamed live on Tapmad TV and Tamasha and broadcast on A Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan.
Head-to-Head
Historically, these two sides have enjoyed a very rich rivalry filled with intense and closely contested games. After their last encounter in PSL 2024, Islamabad United won 10 matches and Lahore Qalandars won 9 out of the total 19 matches, a competitive score between the two sides. Notable in their last meeting is that Islamabad United successfully chased a mammoth target of 196 runs with eight wickets to spare.
Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch and Weather Report
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for a batter-friendly surface that routinely produces high scores. However, as the match progresses, spinners may find some assistance because the nature of the surface will be generally dry. Winning a toss may dictate to some teams that they want to field first on account of the dew factor and against the advantage of chasing under lights.
Weather Forecast: The weather in Rawalpindi on April 11, 2025, is supposed to be clear and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 25°C. The humidity should be moderate, and rain chances are negligible but should ensure the beginning of the PSL season without interruptions.
PSL 2025 ISL vs LAH Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United: Haider Ali, Collin Munro, Ben Dwarshuis, Azam Khan (wk), Matthew Short, Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (C), Jason Holder, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah.
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Kusal Perera (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Zaman Khan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Momin Qamar.
Also Read: PSL 2025 Points Table & Standings
As the stage is set for the 10th PSL edition, both teams have their mileage to cover. A win here would set the tone for the rest of the tournament. Expect nothing short of a thrilling encounter between two of Pakistan’s most iconic T20 franchises ushering in this PSL edition.
