Match 22 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 features Peshawar Zalmi (PES) against Islamabad United (ISL) as the league hits the halfway point on May 2, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. PES is led by Babar Azam and possesses a depth of batting talent, led by Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris, while their bowling attack has proven strength in Alzarri Joseph and George Linde, while ISL, captained by Shadab Khan, also has fireworks with Sahibzada Farhan and Colin Munro at the top of the order and a talented group of bowlers headed up by Naseem Shah and Imad Wasim. This Gaddafi Stadium is a batting-friendly pitch, which points to an exciting match and a chance for high scores; however, the fast bowlers might have some early help.

PES vs. ISL has been a closely contested rivalry, and the record shows that, while ISL has a little advantage over PES at 13 wins to 12 wins in 25 matches, we can expect a closely contested match once again.

Prominent Encounters Between PES and ISL

PSL 2025, Match 5—April 14, Rawalpindi

• Islamabad United: 243/5 (Sahibzada Farhan 106 off 52, Colin Munro 40 off 27)
• Peshawar Zalmi: 141/10 (Mohammad Haris 87 off 47)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 102 runs

ISL registered a gargantuan 243, with Farhan's 106 and a 138-run partnership with Munro leading the charge. PES were disappointing in their chase, with Haris's 87 being no match for Imad Wasim (3/26) and Naseem Shah's demolition of their batting, who bowled them out in 18.2 overs.
Player of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan (ISL)

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PSL 2024, Eliminator 2 – March 16, Karachi

• Peshawar Zalmi: 185/5 (Babar Azam 59 off 40, Rovman Powell 38 off 22)
• Islamabad United: 189/5 (Imad Wasim 59* off 40, Haider Ali 52* off 29)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 5 wickets

PES scored 185, with Babar's 59 anchoring them, but ISL chased the target in 19 overs, with Imad's unbeaten 59 and Haider's blistering 52*. Alzarri Joseph picked up 2 wickets, but ISL's late push sealed the victory.
Player of the Match: Imad Wasim (ISL)

PSL 2023, Match 12—February 23, Karachi

• Islamabad United: 159/7 (Shadab Khan 44, Azam Khan 38)
• Peshawar Zalmi: 156/8 (Babar Azam 75 off 58)
• Result: Islamabad United by 3 runs

ISL scored 159, with the stability of 44 by Shadab. PES reached just short by Babar's 75; despite this, since Naseem Shah's penultimate death bowling (2/27) and Rumman Raees' 2 wickets brought about an edge-of-the-seat 3-run win for ISL.
Player of the Match: Shadab Khan (ISL)

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)

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

PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators
Date: May 1st, 2025 
Time: 8:30 PM 
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Key Player Battles

Fakhar Zaman vs. Mohammad Amir
Fakhar loves attacking from ball one, but Amir’s swing under lights at Lahore could be the ideal weapon to take him down early.

Daryl Mitchell vs. Abrar Ahmed
Mitchell’s steady middle-over role may be tested against Abrar’s mystery spin expect a crucial phase here.

Shaheen Afridi vs. Finn Allen
A fierce pace vs. power duel, Afridi’s in-swingers could rattle Allen early, or Allen might go over the top.

Sam Billings vs. Faheem Ashraf
Billings' rotation and finishing skills will be tested by Faheem's variations, particularly in the death overs.

Rilee Rossouw vs. Haris Rauf
Rossouw's middle-overs aggressive play will be met by Rauf's speed and precision, a thrilling battle of brute power vs. raw speed.

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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

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI
Saud Shakeel, Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Roussow, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid 

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

PSL 2025: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
Date: May 1st, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM PKT
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Key Player Battles

Mohammad Rizwan vs. Hasan Ali
Multan skipper Rizwan is known for his calm starts, but experienced pacer Hasan Ali will be eager to remove him early and disrupt the momentum.

Usman Khan vs. Mohammad Nabi
Usman has been in strong form, but Nabi’s smart off-spin could prove tricky, especially if he bowls during the powerplay or middle overs.

Chris Jordan vs. David Warner
Two overseas players are pitted against each other. Jordan's death-over expertise may be tested by Warner's big-hitting if he remains till the end.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Abbas Afridi
Iftikhar is a big-hitter, particularly during the later overs. But Afridi's fast yorkers and slower deliveries might be instrumental in stifling the Sultans' finish.

Yasir Khan and Mir Hamza
Yasir can try to take charge of the first ten overs, but Hamza's left-arm swing at Lahore can provide early difficulties.

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Multan Sultans Playing XI
Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Karachi Kings Playing XI 
Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Muhammad Riazullah, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza

In Match 21 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, Lahore Qalandars (LAH) take on Quetta Gladiators (QUE) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 1, 2025. LAH have a dangerous bowling attack and explosive batting, with Fakhar Zaman and Sam Billings in great form, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi. QUE have strong batting power in Finn Allen and Rilee Rossouw and have a good bowling attack with Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed, led by Saud Shakeel. The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium looks batting friendly, which will make for a high-scoring match, but perhaps fast bowlers may see some early help.

LAH vs QUE is evenly matched, with both teams winning 9 times in their 18 history, which should provide a highly competitive match.

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Notable Matches Between LAH and QUE

PSL 2025, Match 4 – April 13, Rawalpindi

• Lahore Qalandars: 219/6 (Fakhar Zaman 67 off 39, Sam Billings 50* off 19)
• Quetta Gladiators: 140 all out (Rilee Rossouw 44 off 19, Kusal Mendis 28 off 14)
• Result: Lahore Qalandars won by 79 runs

LAH achieved a dominant 219, fueled by Fakhar Zaman's 67 and Sam Billings' blistering unbeaten 50. QUE's pursuit collapsed early, left to 10/3 by Shaheen Afridi (2/6) and Asif Afridi. Though Rossouw and Mendis added 45 runs together, Rishad Hossain's 3/31 caused a collapse, bowling QUE out for 140 in 16.2 overs.
Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman (LAH)

PSL 2024, Match 28 – March 10, Karachi

• Lahore Qalandars: 166/4 (Fakhar Zaman 54, Abdullah Shafique 44)
• Quetta Gladiators: 169/4 (Saud Shakeel 88*, Jason Roy 64)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 6 wickets

LAH made a humble 166, Fakhar Zaman's 54 and Abdullah Shafique's 44 the driving force behind it. QUE chased it easily in 18.5 overs, fueled by Saud Shakeel's unbeaten 88 and Jason Roy's 64 in an opening stand of 103 runs. Shaheen Afridi took 2 wickets, but QUE's depth in batting ensured the win.
Player of the Match: Saud Shakeel (QUE)

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PSL 2023, Match 18 – March 2, Lahore

• Lahore Qalandars: 180/9 (63, Fakhar Zaman; 32, Sikandar Raza)
• Quetta Gladiators: 163/8 (33*, Naveen-ul-Haq; 27, Sarfaraz Ahmed)
• Result: Lahore Qalandars won by 17 runs

LAH reached 180 through Fakhar Zaman's 63 and a Sikandar Raza late cameo. QUE's pursuit was left damaged by 3 wickets by Haris Rauf and tight bowling from Shaheen Afridi as they were shut down to 163 despite late resistance from Naveen-ul-Haq.
Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman (LAH)

Multan Sultans (MUL) take on Karachi Kings (KAR) in Match 20 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. MUL's power-packed batting, led by Mohammad Rizwan and Michael Bracewell, matches up against KAR's explosive batting lineup, captained by David Warner and James Vince. These two teams will also be playing on a good batting pitch that will be fruitful for lots of runs.

MUL has a narrow head-to-head edge, as they have won 7 times and lost to KAR 6 times in 15 matches.

Head Matches Between MUL and KAR

PSL 2025, Match 3 - April 12, Karachi

• Multan Sultans: 234/3 
• Karachi Kings: 236/6 
• Result: Karachi won by 4 wickets

MUL scored a huge 234, with Rizwan's 105* unbeaten and Bracewell's 44* taking charge, but KAR overhauled it in 19.2 overs, courtesy of Vince's 101 and Shah's 60 in a record 142-run partnership. Player of the Match: James Vince.

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PSL 2024, Match 19 - March 3, Karachi

• Multan Sultans: 189/5 
• Karachi Kings: 182/8 
• Result: Multan won by 7 runs

MUL set 189, led by Hendricks' 71 and Khan's 54, while KAR also came up short despite Masood's 60, thanks to Usama Mir's 3/28 being the difference-maker. Player of the Match: Usama Mir.

PSL 2023, Match 11 - February 22, Multan

• Multan Sultans: 196/5 (Mohammad Rizwan 75, Rilee Rossouw 54)
• Karachi Kings: 148/8 (Shoaib Malik 54, Imad Wasim 30)
• Result: Multan won by 48 runs

MUL scored 196, thanks to Rizwan's 75 and Rossouw's 54, as KAR could muster only 148, despite Malik's 54, due to Ihsanullah's 4/12, which sealed the deal. Player of the Match: Ihsanullah.

MUL vs KAR Match Preview

The Pakistan Super League 2025 will begin very soon. The Karachi Kings will face Multan Sultans in the competition's 20th game at the Multan International Cricket Stadium in Multan. The contest will be held in the afternoon. Karachi Kings got off to a good start last season, winning two of their first three games. Multan Sultans have been one of the most competitive teams in this tournament, as they made the finals last season yet fell short against Islamabad United.

MUL vs KAR Match Details 

Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings – 20th Match, Pakistan Super League 2025

Venue: Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan

Date & Time: 12th April 2025 at 04:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

MUL vs KAR Venue Stats

MUL vs KAR Pitch Report

Multan International Stadium has always produced high-scoring games. The team batting first will attempt to score more than 180 runs.

MUL vs KAR Weather Report

This match is expected to occur under clear skies and temperatures hovering around 26 degrees. 

MUL vs KAR Last Five Matches

MUL vs KAR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MUL vs KAR Probable Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings Probable Playing XIs

Multan Sultans Probable Playing XIs

Yasir Khan, Muhammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Shai Hope, Akif Javed, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Topmost Picks for MUL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Karachi Kings

• James Vince – James Vince came out as the linchpin of Karachi's batsmen, amassing 186 runs in five games at a striking rate of 172, including a century.
• Hasan Ali –  Hasan Ali has been an outstanding performer, claiming 10 wickets in five matches, with the best figures of 4/28.

Top Picks – Multan Sultans

• Muhammad Rizwan – Muhammad Rizwan came out as the linchpin of Multan's batsmen, amassing 186 runs in five games at a striking rate of 102.
• Usama Mir –  Usama Mir has been showing his class, claiming 14 wickets in four matches, with the best figures of 3/26.

MUL vs KAR Probable Winners:

Multan Sultans performed well in the 2024 PSL season, reaching the finals. The Karachi Kings failed to advance to the playoffs. We believe the Multan Sultans have selected a smarter squad and will be able to begin their PSL 2025 campaign off to a good start. Considering the team combination, Karachi Kings is expected to win this match.

LAH vs ISL Match Preview

This is match 19 of the 2025 Pakistan Super League, and Islamabad United is currently leading the table with four wins from four games. However, for every high-flyer, there is a low-roller, and the Lahore Qalandars have been off the pace in their first three games and continue to search for their first victory of the tournament. Islamabad United were defeated by Islamabad United in their first match, but they have since looked very strong, winning big against Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings. Lahore Qalandars obtained both meetings last year, but they could use a win by hook or crook this time, whereas Islamabad United will relish this head-to-head! 

LAH vs ISL Match Details 

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – 19th Match, Pakistan Super League 2025

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 30th April 2025 at 08:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

LAH vs ISL Venue Stats

LAH vs ISL Pitch Report

Gaddafi 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.

LAH vs ISL Weather Report

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

LAH vs ISL Last Five Matches

LAH vs ISL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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LAH vs ISL Probable Playing XIs:

Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XIs

Islamabad United Probable Playing XIs

Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous (wk), Colin Munro, Mohammad Nawaz, Saad Masood, Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Riley Meredith, Salman Irshad

Topmost Picks for LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lahore Qalandars

• Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman is Lahore's leading run scorer, with 158 runs in three matches.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi –  Shaheen Shah Afridi will be confident following his four-wicket spell in the previous game and must perform well in the middle overs.

Top Picks – Islamabad United

• Colin Munro – Colin Munro led the way with a fantastic unbeaten 59 off 42.
• Jason Holder–  Jason Holder was the only standout, taking four wickets for 26 runs.

LAH vs ISL Probable Winners:

The Lahore Qalandars would have suffered a significant mental setback after losing to their opponents in the tournament's first game. They've managed a few victories since then and will be hoping to carry those fond memories into this match. Considering the team combination, Islamabad United is expected to win this match.

Quetta Gladiators (QG) defeated Multan Sultans (MS) Pakistan in match number 18 of PSL 10 within a flicker of an eye. QG needed only 6.5 overs to conclude the game in the second innings. It was a bad evening for Sultans in terms of both batting and bowling. They were able to score only 89 in the first innings after they lost their last man on the 17th over. 

Toss and the first innings 

Observing the nature of Gaddari Stadium's wicket, Quetta Gladiators skipper Saud Shakeel decided to bowl first after winning the toss. 9 out of 11 batters of Multan Sultans threw their wickets with a single-digit run. Only two batters out there on the pitch scored in double digits —MS skipper Mohammad Rizwan himself and Usama Mir. Mir's 11 was the second-best individual score of the game for Sultans. Rizwan, with his undefeated 44-run knock alone, couldn't make enough impact to save his team from a shameful defeat. QG bowler Khurram Shahzad took a total of 4 wickets. 

Second innings

Quetta Gladiators achieved the 90-run target in 6.5 overs without losing a single wicket. Both openers, Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen, remained undefeated for 42 and 45 runs, respectively. 

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Post match reactions

Muhammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans captain): "I still believe in this, that we should play good cricket. If now our chances depend on whether the other teams win or lose, then I don't like that, because you should focus on your own performance rather than looking at the other team."

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators match scorecard 

Multan Sultans- 89/10 (17 Overs)

Quetta Gladiators-  90/0 (6.5 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.

PSL 2025: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators

Match: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators
Date: April 29th, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Multan Sultans Playing XI
Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI
Saud Shakeel, Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Roussow, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid