ISL vs LAH Match Preview

This is the first game of the Pakistan Super League 2025. Islamabad United, the defending champions, will look to get off to a good start against the Lahore Qalandars. Islamabad United will look to pick up where they left off last season with the team. The Lahore Qalandars had a disappointing tournament in 2024, finishing at the bottom of the points table, and they hope to put that behind them. The Lahore Qalandars won only one of ten games last year, and this will be on their minds. While their batting appears to be strong, the same cannot be said for their bowling this year.  Islamabad United has a strong batting lineup and an advantage in this game. 

ISL vs LAH Match Details 

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars – 01st Match, Pakistan Super League 2025

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Date & Time: 11th April 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

ISL vs LAH Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

ISL vs LAH Pitch Report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a batsman's dream, as it allows them to play their strokes with true bounce and pace. Fast bowlers will struggle at this venue because the wicket offers little to them.

ISL vs LAH Weather Report

There will be clouds over Rawalpindi, which will encourage the bowlers. The wicket has been beneficial to the batsmen. 

ISL vs LAH Last Five Matches

ISL ( Islamabad United )	W W W W W
LAH ( Lahore Qalandars )	L W W L L

ISL vs LAH Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	LAH Won	ISL Won	Tie	NR
Overall	12	7	5	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

ISL vs LAH Probable Playing XIs:

Islamabad United Probable Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XIs

Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Sam Billings (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Asif Afridi

Topmost Picks for ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Islamabad United

• Shadab Khan – Shadab Khan is coming off an average series against New Zealand. In 2025, Shadad has scored 58 runs in four T20s, averaging 14.5.
• Naseem Shah –  Naseem Shah will lead Islamabad's bowling attack with 12 wickets in nine games and a strike rate of 18.

Top Picks – Lahore Qalandars

• Abdullah Shafique – Abdullah Shafique got 114 runs in his last two games last year at a strike rate of 146.15.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi –  Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the bowling charge, with 11 victims in his last six games and a strike rate of 13.09.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ISL vs LAH Dream11 Team:

Sam Billings, Fakhar Zaman(C), Colin Munro, Rassi Vander Dusen(VC), Daryl Mitchell, Matthew Short, Salman Agha, Sikandar Raza, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ISL vs LAH Dream11 Team:

Sam Billings, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Rassi Vander Dusen, Daryl Mitchell, Matthew Short(C), Salman Agha, Sikandar Raza(VC), Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Fakhar Zaman, Matthew Short

Vice-captain – Rassi Vander Dusen, Sikandar Raza

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

ISL vs LAH Probable Winners:

The Lahore Qalandars struggled last year, so the team has implemented several changes to their roster. The bowling attack lacks the force and depth required to match their opponents' batting strength. Islamabad United has batting depth and a quality spin attack, giving them a competitive advantage. Considering the team combination, Islamabad United is expected to win this match.