A massive win by Lahore Qalandars (LAH), who outperformed Islamabad United (ISL) in game 19 of PSL 10 by 88 runs. Haris Rauf was the star performer in the second innings by taking 4 wickets. Islamabad United lost their first game of the season while chasing a total of over 200.

Toss and the first innings 

ISL captain Shadab Khan chose to field first at Gaddafi Stadium after winning the toss. His decision to bowl first did not prove right as LAH batters performed in this match as a unit. Fakhar Zaman with 44 was the highest scorer of the match for Qalandars; Sikandar Raza's quick 39 was the second best and came only against 17 balls. In exchange for 6 wickets, Lahore Qalandars achieved a total of 209 in 20 overs. 

Second innings

Salman Ali Agha's (36) wicket proved fatal for Islamabad United, followed by Andries Gous, who scored a well-developed 41. After removing these two batters from the wicket, LAH bowlers strengthen their grips on the match. Rauf and Raza's brilliant bowling took a total of seven wickets and caused the first defeat of the season for Islamabad United.

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Post-match reactions:

Sikandar Raza (Player of the match Lahore Qalandar): "I train for situations, not for a number. I think we put too much emphasis on batting at a particular number. If you train well and train for certain situations, it doesn't really matter what number you're batting at."

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United full match scoreboard:

Lahore Qalandars- 209/6 (20 Overs)

Islamabad United-  121/10 (16.5 Overs)

In match 19 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, we are going to have a thriller with Lahore Qalandars taking on Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. LAH's explosive batting, led by Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique, will meet ISL's well-balanced unit, led by the all-round ability of Shadab Khan and the pace of Naseem Shah. The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known to be batting-friendly, and it has a reputation for high-scoring matches, so this storied rivalry should produce some fireworks. 

ISL has a slim lead in the head-to-head record with a total of 10 wins compared to LAH's 9 from 19 matches, which illustrates how competitive this match-up really is.

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Key Matches Between LAH and ISL: 

PSL 2025, Match 4 - April 13, Rawalpindi

• Lahore Qalandars: 195/4 (Fakhar Zaman 82, Abdullah Shafique 65)
• Islamabad United: 178/7 (Azam Khan 55)
• Result: Lahore won by 17 runs

LAH scored a competitive 195, with 82 runs from Fakhar Zaman and 65 from Abdullah Shafique. ISL crumbled in their chase, despite Azam Khan’s 55 runs, courtesy of some early wickets from Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf and excellent spin from Zaman Taimur. Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman. 

PSL 2024, Match 1 - February 17, Lahore

• Lahore Qalandars: 201/5 (Fakhar Zaman 75, Rassie van der Dussen 64)
• Islamabad United: 193/6 (Shadab Khan 74)
• Result: Lahore won by 8 runs

LAH scored 201 runs, with 75 runs from Fakhar Zaman and 64 runs from Rassie van der Dussen. Shadab Khan scored 74 runs for ISL, but Shaheen Afridi’s death bowling and Haris Rauf’s two wickets early on meant that LAH managed to sneak a win. Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman.

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PSL 2023, Match 16 - 2nd March, Lahore

• Islamabad United: 226/5 (Colin Munro 82, Shadab Khan 54)
• Lahore Qalandars: 229/3 (Fakhar Zaman 115*)
• Result: 7 wicket win by Lahore

ISL scored a massive 226 with Colin Munro's 82 and Shadab Khan's quickfire 54. Fakhar Zaman's breathtaking unbeaten 115 off 57 deliveries, which came with 16 fours and 4 sixes, however, took LAH to an outrageous chase in 19.1 overs, as one of PSL's greatest victories. Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman.

A standout partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza limited Multan Sultans (MS) bowlers and gifted a win to Lahore Qalandars (LAH) by 5 wickets. The match was neck-and-neck at the initial stage, later separated by an 89-run partnership between two foreign batters. The second innings was mostly dominated by the batters; the bowlers of the Multan Sultans' could do very little to protect 185. 

Toss and the first innings 

Lahore Qalandars won the toss and decided to bat in the second innings at the Gaddafi Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan started well for Multan Sultans and remained undefeated for 76 off 48 balls. Kamran Ghulam's well-played 52* innings helped Kings to reach 185 for only 3 wickets in 20 overs, but that would not be possible without Yasir Khan's important 24-run contribution. 

Second inning 

The surface of the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium was smooth enough to bat. Like the first innings, the second innings is also in favor of the batting side. Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza, two experienced international batters, welcomed the condition with both arms and drove their innings through their desired path. 

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Post-match reactions:

Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans captain): "150-160 was a winning score on this ground. Dropping catches has been a major issue, and even defending 250 wouldn't be enough if we continue to do so. Hasnain and Josh Little gave us a good start with the new ball. We struggled in the death and middle overs."

Saheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars captain): "The wicket looked like a seaming deck, but after 2-3 overs it started to come onto the bat nicely. Tom Curran bowls really well. We are looking to improve on every occasion, and we need to improve with both bat and ball going ahead in the tournament."

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars scorecard 

Multan Sultans- 185/3 (20 Overs)

Lahore Qalandars- 186/5 (19 Overs)

The 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans is set to take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 22. With both teams eager to gain momentum in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a crucial role in determining the match outcome.​

Match Details:

• Date: April 22, 2025
• Match: Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans
• Time: 8:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Win % Batting First: 64%
• Win % Bowling First: 36%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• Temperature: Expected to peak at 41°C (106°F) during the day, cooling to around 21°C (70°F) by evening.
• Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• Humidity: Low, but players should stay hydrated due to the high daytime temperatures.

Pitch:

• Nature: Batting-friendly surface offering true bounce, ideal for stroke play.
• First Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 7 out of 11 matches, indicating a significant advantage.
• Average Scores: First innings average score is 174, while the second innings average is 147.
• Bowling: Pacers have been more successful, accounting for 72% of wickets, especially effective in the early overs.
• Spinners: May find some assistance in the middle overs, but generally less effective compared to pacers.

Venue Records: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Highest Team Total: 210/3 by Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi
• Lowest Team Total: 110 all out by Quetta Gladiators against Multan Sultans.
• Most Runs: Rilee Rossouw with 375 runs at this venue.
• Best Bowling Figures: Ihsanullah's 5 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs.

Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bat first could provide a strategic advantage.

Match 16 of PSL 2025 between Lahore Qalandars (LAH) and Multan Sultans (MUL) will be at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 26, 2025. LAH, captained by Shaheen Afridi, features an explosive batting line-up and a lethal bowling attack. Meanwhile, MUL, led by Mohammad Rizwan, brings a strong all-round squad to this match-up, making it an exciting rivalry to match up on a batting-friendly pitch at Gaddafi Stadium. 

Head-to-Head Records

• Total Matches: 19 
• Lahore Qalandars Wins: 10 
• Multan Sultans Wins: 9 
• No Result/Tied: 0 

LAH has a narrow edge with 10 victories to MUL’s 9 over the course of 19 matches, showcasing that this rivalry has been tightly contested. LAH's batting, driven by Fakhar Zaman, and pace attack, including Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, are very good at Gaddafi Stadium regardless of MUL's disciplined bowling line-up featuring Usama Mir and Joshua Little and Rizwan's anchoring role, making them very competitive in the high-stakes match-up. 

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Notable Matches Between LAH and MUL

PSL 2025, Match 12 - April 22, Multan

• Multan Sultans: 228/5 (Yasir Khan 87, Iftikhar Ahmed 40*)
• Lahore Qalandars: 195/9 (Sikandar Raza 50*, Sam Billings 43)
• Result: Multan won by 33 runs

Yasir Khan, blaster of 87 from 44 balls, helped MUL reach a daunting 228, also with contributions from the late fireworks of Iftikhar’s 40*. In LAH’s chase, Zaman Khan completed Muls first win of the season with a three-over spell, backing up Raza’s unbeaten 50. Player of the Match was Yasir Khan.

PSL 2023, Final - March 18, Lahore

• Lahore Qalandars: 200/6 (Shaheen Afridi 44*, Abdullah Shafique 65)
• Multan Sultans: 199/8 (Khushdil Shah 25)
• Result: Lahore won by 1 run

With an explosive 44 off 15 from Shaheen Afridi and a solid 65 from Abdullah Shafique, LAH scored 200. In the chase, MUL needed four off the last ball, but Zaman Khan’s yorker to Dwaine Pretorius and a calm throw from Wiese to run Khushdil Shah out secured a 1-run win. The Player of the Match was Shaheen Afridi for his all-around performance.

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PSL 2024, Match 14 - February 27, Lahore

• Multan Sultans: 214/4 (Mohammad Rizwan 82, Reeza Hendricks 72)
• Lahore Qalandars: 154 all out (Rassie van der Dussen 30)
• Result: Multan won by 60 runs

Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks, with scores of 82 and 72, respectively, guided MUL to a formidable 214. Usama Mir, with a historic 6/40, the first spinner’s six-wicket haul in PSL history, dismantled LAH’s chase. Player of the Match was Usama Mir for his record-breaking spell.

PSL 2023, March 1 – February 13, Multan 

• Lahore Qalandars: 175/6 (Fakhar Zaman 66) 
• Multan Sultans: 174/6 (Mohammad Rizwan 75) 
• Result: Lahore won by 1 run 

Fakhar scored 66 runs to set 175 for LAH. MUL chased well, led by Rizwan’s 75 runs, but sadly fell short as Haris and Zaman Khan held their nerve in the final over of the match. Player of the Match was Fakhar Zaman for his match-defining innings.

Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi (PES) outclassed Saheen Afridi's Lahore Qalandars (LAH) with ease at the Gaddafi Stadium. Qalandars scored only 129 in the first innings, which was easily chased by Zalmi. Babar Azam, with an unbeaten 56, took his team safely home. 

Toss and the first innings 

PES captain Babar Azam decided to bowl first after winning the toss. The pitch was a bit tricky to bat on; bowlers got a lot of help from the surface. Player of the Match Alzarri Joseph took 3 wickets in 4 overs against 15 runs only. Zimbabwe international Sikandar Raza was the lone warrior for LAH, scoring 52 in 37 balls. 

Second inning 

Peshawar Zalmi slowly but steadily built their momentum for chasing the small target. Babar Azam's commanding role with the bat did not allow Qalandars' bowlers to spread their wings. Saheen Afridi took a brace that proved not enough to keep his team relevant in the high-voltage encounter. Babar was well accompanied by Hussain Talat, who got an unbeaten 51 off 37 balls.

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Post-match reactions:

Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi skipper): "Every game is important for us, and there's no room for errors. Our bowling unit did really well in the powerplay. We worked on the plan, and I am happy as our team executed the plan well. We lost a lot of wickets, but I was confident that if the partnership with Hussain Talat continued, it would be easy for us to chase. 

Saheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars skipper): "We changed our batting line a bit. Asif Ali came first to bat as he opened a lot in domestic cricket, so we just wanted to try him as an opening batter, but things didn't work out well for us. Our luck wasn't with us tonight. We will surely make a comeback in the next game."

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi scoreboard 

Lahore Qalandars- 129/10 (19.2)

Peshawar Zalmi- 133/3 (16.4 Overs)

Hilarious scenes from Pakistan cricket during Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars, Game 12 of PSL 10. During a wicket celebration, Multan Sultans' pace bowler Ubaid Shah mistakenly hit his teammate Usman Khan's head. A video of the moment went viral on the internet. 

Parallel to the Indian Premier League, the Pakistan Super League is also in full swing, which has already produced some neck-to-neck matches and intense moments on the field. But the moment we are talking about is not a kind of wow moment but rather a comical scene. 

In this video we can see Multan Sultans players gathered to celebrate a wicket. Bowlers Shah and Usman Khan were also there. Out of utter excitement, instead of a proper high five, Ubaid thrashed his hand on his teammate's head. It was a powerful shot, Usman. The wicketkeeper instantly held his head with his right arm and slowly fell to the ground. Other teammates reached there to attend to Khan, who was then lying on his back. 

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Apart from this moment, 19-year-old Ubaid had a good outing at the Multan cricket ground last night and took 3 wickets in his four-over quota in exchange for 37 runs. Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, and Sam Billings, three star batters of Lahore Qalandars, fall prey to Shah's wave. 

Multan Sultans ruled over Lahore Qalandars 

Batting first, Multan Sultans scored 228 in the first innings of the match. Opener Yasir Khan led the innings with his 87-run innings. Iftikhar Ahmed played a good hand with an unbeaten 18-ball, 40-run innings. Multan Sultans presented an all-round batting performance against the visitors. 

Watch the hilarious moment here:

😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Cp00cJ4D9L

— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) April 23, 2025

Lahore Qalandars tried their level best but were limited to 195 runs against 228. Sikandar Raza, with his unbeaten 50, was the best performer with the bat for Lahore, and Sam Billings, with 43, stood tall for a while against Multan Sultans.

Ex-Pakistan cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja committed a humorous blunder while presenting the post-match ceremony of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match on April 22. The game between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans was thrilling, but it was Ramiz's gaffe that stole the limelight. In the announcement of the 'Catch of the Match' award, he mistakenly referred to the tournament as the "IPL" rather than the "PSL."

Ramiz was presenting the 'Catch of the Match' trophy to Multan Sultans' Joshua Little for his sensational catch to leave Fakhar Zaman out. Speaking while doing it, Ramiz said, "What a catch! Possibly the catch of the HBL IPL." The error instantly spread like a virus, and fans enjoyed posting the clip and making memes out of it. Ramiz didn't apologize or correct himself, and that made the moment all the more hilarious. People online made jokes about the confusion between the IPL and the PSL.

Watch the Video:

HBL PSL ❌
HBL IPL ✅

Best Catch of the "HBL IPL" ~ Ramiz Raja does it again 😅 pic.twitter.com/mbt2mFdGzP

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) April 23, 2025

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Multan Sultans (MS) 228 proved too much for Lahore Qalandars (LAH) in game 12 of PSL 10. With the win, Sultans got their first victory of the ongoing season, and Qalandars tasted their second defeat. MS won the match by 33 runs. 

Toss and the first innings 

At Multan Cricket Stadium, MS skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and asked his opponent to bowl first. The pitch was flat and batting-friendly. Multan Sultans, on their home ground, welcomed the wicket conditions with both arms. Opener Yasir Khan led the innings with his 87-run innings. Iftikhar Ahmed played a good hand with an unbeaten 18-ball, 40-run innings. Multan Sultans presented an all-round batting performance against the visitors. 

Second innings

Lahore Qalandars tried to discover their best but produced 195 against 228. Michael Bracewell and 19-year-old Ubaid Shah dismantled LAH's batting order by half. Sikandar Raza, with his unbeaten 50, was the best performer with the bat for Lahore, and Sam Billings, with 43, stood tall for a while against Multan Sultans, but those two innings only delayed Sultans' victory march.

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Post match reactions:

Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars captain): "It was tough conditions for the bowlers, tried different things but didn't work. Yasir Khan batted really well and credit goes to him. Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza batted well but we never lose hope. Rishad Hossain has bowled well, but unfortunately, it was a flat wicket, and he didn't get much help. We are expecting better wickets as the tournament moves on. We are still early in the season and doesn't want to point out any mistakes in this game."

Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans captain): "In our previous matches, we didn't field well but today we were brilliant. We executed our bowling today, which we lacked in the previous matches. We carried the momentum today with the bat, Usman Khan did the job to carry on the intent which was much needed. Our bowling department is a bit inexperienced and that's why we tries to stay around them."

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars full match scorecard 

Multan Sultans- 228/5 (20 Overs)

Lahore Qalandars- 195/9 (20 Overs)

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18.

Match Details:

• Date: April 21, 2025
• Match: MUL vs LAH
• Time: 09:00 PM 
• Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan.

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Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI

Lahore Qalandars Playing XI 

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shahfique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, Zaman Khan 

Multan Sultans Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan, Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Khumran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah