The Final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place on May 25, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 7:30 PM IST between Quetta Gladiators (QUE) and Lahore Qalandars (LAH). QUE will look for their second PSL Title and first since 2019, backed by a strong batting lineup and some very disciplined bowling. LAH comes into the final with two PSL titles in their last two tournaments, and they are halting their efforts for a third title with recent form and with the support of their local crowd driven by Fakhar Zaman's 309 runs in the postseason. The Gaddafi pitch has always traditionally favored batting, with the potential for a score like that turning up early with assistance to pacers in the early overs helping teams at the toss. It should be an entertaining finish to PSL 10 with playoff-worthy batting on both sides and a quality bowling showcase.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 19
• QUE Wins: 9
• LAH Wins: 9
• No Result: 1
• Win %: The rivalry is evenly poised, with both QUE and LAH securing 9 wins each in 19 matches, setting up an intense final showdown.

Key Matches: QUE vs LAH

PSL 2025, match 4 - April 13, Rawalpindi

• Lahore Qalandars: 219/6 in 20 overs.
• Quetta Gladiators: 140/10 in 16.2 overs.
• Result: Lahore Qalandars won by 79 runs.

LAH put up a huge 219, led by an innings of 67 from Fakhar Zaman off just 39 balls, and, unbeaten, Sam Billings scored a flurry of 50 off 19 balls. QUE's chase had a disastrous start at 9/3, before Shaheen Afridi (2/6) and Rishad Hossain (3/31) ran through their batting order. Faheem Ashraf's 21 was not enough, and Asif Afridi finished the game off.

PSL 2025, match 21 - May 1, Lahore 

• Lahore Qalandars: 111/3 in 11.3 overs.
• Quetta Gladiators: no result due to rain.
• Result: match abandoned.

LAH was off to a flying start with an opening partnership of 102 between Mohammad Naeem (50 off 30) and Abdullah Shafique (53* off 34) before a dust storm followed by heavy rain ended play after 11.3 overs. QUE captain Saud Shakeel's decision to field first backfired as LAH batsmen made the most of QUE's bowlers, but unfortunately, due to the poor drainage, this match has ended in no result. 

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PSL 2024, Match 28 - March 12, Karachi 

• Quetta Gladiators: 166/4 in 20 overs
• Lahore Qalandars: 162/7 in 20 overs
• Result: Quetta Gladiators Won by 4 Runs

QUE set a paragraph-worthy 166 with 52 on top from Saud Shakeel and 45 from Jason Roy. LAH got themselves into the game with Fakhar Zaman leading their chase with 54, but were left chasing with Mohammad Amir's final over, as he picked up 2/25, and congratulated Abrar Ahmed’s key wicket to Sikandar Raza (2/28).

PSL 2023, match 18 - March 2, Lahore

• Quetta Gladiators: 148/7 in 20 overs.
• Lahore Qalandars: 149/3 in 17.4 overs.
• Result: LQ won by 7 wickets. 

QUE only managed 148, with Jason Roy's 48 innings providing some stability, but LAH made light work of the chase, led by an unbeaten 68 off 43 from Abdullah Shafique. Haris Rauf's (3/22) bowling ensured QUE's total would be a comfortable chase for LAH. 

Quetta Gladiators (QUE) won by 109 runs against Islamabad United (ISL) on game 26 of PSL 10. United suffered their 4th defeat in a row, and Quetta Gladiators cemented their position at the top of the points table with 13 points in 9 games, undefeated for the last 5 matches. QG batter Rilee Rossouw, with his 104 runs, won the man of the match award. Hassan Nawaz was another centurion for Gladiators with an unbeaten 100-run knock.

QUE vs ISL: Toss and the first innings:

Islamabad United won the toss and decided to bowl first in the Rawalpindi cricket stadium, which proved to be a wrong decision when QG batters ignited one after another with boundaries and over-boundaries for fun. Nawaz and Rossouw were toying with the opponent team bowlers. Salman Ali Agha, Islamabad United skipper, used 7 different bowlers to create a barrage to prevent flowing runs. Agha's all experiments went in vain as soon as Quetta Gladiators reached 263/3 in 20 overs. 

QUE vs ISL: Second innings:

Like bowling, Islamabad United's batting also looked clueless. They were unable to find any strong partnership to chase such a massive total. Their number 9 batter, Imad Wasim, was the best performer with the bat, with 56. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators' Mohammad Amir claimed 3 wickets in exchange for 6 runs in 2 overs. 

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Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United full match scorecard

Quetta Gladiators- 263/3 (20 Overs)

Islamabad United- 154/10 (19.3 Overs)

In Match 26 of PSL 2025, Islamabad United (ISL) faces Quetta Gladiators (QUE) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 7, 2025, at 8:30 PM PKT. This match will be important for both teams to make a run at the playoffs. ISL, the defending champions, will be hoping to take advantage of their balanced team and their home venue, while QUE's exciting batting lineup will aim to take advantage of the flat batting pitch at Rawalpindi.

Head-to-Head Record

Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators have faced off 19 times in the PSL since 2016, with ISL holding a slight edge:

• ISL Wins: 10
• QUE Wins: 9
• No Result/Tied: 0
• Win Percentage: ISL has a 52.63% win rate against QUE.

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Notable Confrontations Between ISL and QUE

The ISL-QUE confrontation has yielded some enthralling clashes, with the two sides trading blows over the years. Three of the major encounters are

PSL 2025, Match 23—May 3, Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium)

• ISL: 157/9 (20 overs)
• QUE: 159/8 (19.5 overs)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 2 wickets

ISL scored 157/9, with Mohammad Nawaz making 49 off 34 balls and Sahibzada Farhan contributing 39. Faheem Ashraf of QUE claimed 4/25 to keep ISL in check. In the pursuit, QUE lost their footing, but Hasan Nawaz's unbeaten 64 off 41 balls, two sixes coming in the last over, brought a dramatic win despite three drops by ISL. Naseem Shah (2/31) and Salman Irshad (2/31) battled hard for ISL. Hasan Nawaz was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.

PSL 2024, Eliminator 1—March 15, Karachi (National Stadium)

• ISL: 174/9 (20 overs)
• QUE: 135/10 (18.4 overs)
• Result: Islamabad United 39-run winners

ISL scored 174/9 with the help of Martin Guptill's half-century and supporting hands from Shadab Khan. Imad Wasim's 3 in the powerplay and Naseem Shah's 1/29 dented QUE's attempt to chase down the runs, Omair Yousuf's 50 of 37 deliveries being the solitary resistance. Imad Wasim's early victims could not stave off QUE's collapse. Imad Wasim was Man of the Match for his slaughterous bowling performance.

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PSL 2016, Final—February 23, Dubai

• ISL: 174/7 (20 overs)
• QUE: 123/10 (18.5 overs)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 51 runs

ISL, in their first PSL final, scored 174/7, topped by Dwayne Smith's 73 from 51 balls and some contributions by Khalid Latif. QUE's run chase was undermined early on by Andre Russell's 3 wickets and Mohammad Irfan's economical bowling. Grant Elliott's 40 remained QUE's sole plus point. Dwayne Smith was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.

Quetta Gladiators (QUE) and Islamabad United (ISL) meet in Match 23 of the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) on May 3, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, as the tournament reaches the halfway point (23/30). QUE, captained by Saud Shakeel, has a formidable batting order, including Finn Allen and Rilee Rossouw, and a bowling unit with the likes of Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed. Conversely, ISL, captained by Shadab Khan, will likely field explosive batsmen Sahibzada Farhan and Colin Munro and a bowling attack led by Naseem Shah and Imad Wasim with a versatile bowling unit. The venue, Gaddafi Stadium, is generally a good batting pitch and should support high scores; there may be a little assistance for rising fast bowlers at the beginning of the match.

Head-to-Head Records

• Total Matches: 19
• Quetta Gladiators Wins: 9
• Islamabad United Wins: 10
• No Result/Tied: 0

QUE vs. ISL is a closely fought rivalry, with ISL holding a slight edge at 10 wins to QUE’s 9 in 19 matches, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive encounter.

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High-Profile Encounters Between QUE and ISL

PSL 2025, Match 2—April 12, Rawalpindi

• Quetta Gladiators: 216/3 (Jason Roy 81 off 44, Rilee Rossouw 62 off 34)
• Islamabad United: 136/10 (Colin Munro 40 off 29)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 80 runs

QUE scored 216, led by Roy's 81 and Rossouw's 62 for a 120-run partnership. ISL collapsed under pressure, with Mohammad Amir (3/22) and Abrar Ahmed (2/18) tearing their batting apart, bowling them out in 17.3 overs.
Player of the Match: Jason Roy (QUE)

PSL 2024, Match 8 – February 22, Lahore

• Islamabad United: 144/7 (Shadab Khan 41 off 30, Agha Salman 33 off 26)
• Quetta Gladiators: 138/9 (Saud Shakeel 38 off 32)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 6 runs

ISL scored 144, with stability being provided by Shadab's 41, while QUE came up short despite Shakeel's 38, as Imad Wasim (3/19) and Naseem Shah's restrictive bowling concluded a nail-biting win for ISL.
Player of the Match: Imad Wasim (ISL)

PSL 2023, Match 13—February 24, Karachi

• Quetta Gladiators: 157/6 (Rilee Rossouw 78* off 49)
• Islamabad United: 159/4 (Colin Munro 63 off 38)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 6 wickets

QUE set 157, with Rossouw's 78 not out, but ISL chased it down in 18.2 overs, courtesy of Munro's 63, though Mohammad Amir took 2/31. ISL's solid chase sealed the game.
Player of the Match: Colin Munro (ISL)

Match Details:

• Date: May 01, 2025
• Match: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators 
• 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.

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)

PSL 10, game 17, Quetta Gladiators (QG) vs Peshawar Zalmi (PES) turned out to be a completely one-sided match. PES, batting second, did not get enough grip to hold the match and lost the match within 16 overs. QG won the match by 62 runs. The Gladiators got back to the winning streak after losing the previous two games with a clinical all-around performance.  

Toss and the first innings

Babar Azam, Peshawar Zalmi captain, expressed a desire to bowl first after winning the toss; the decision later proved wrong when their batting lineup completely collapsed. Mark Chapman for Quetta Gladiators was the highest scorer for his team with 33, and Saud Shakeel and Kusal Mendis both contributed 32 runs each. Alzarri Joseph took 3 scalps for PES in his 4 overs limit. QG halted on 178 after the 20th over of the first innings.

Second innings

Faheem Ashraf bagged 5 wickets in 3.2 overs in exchange for only 33 runs. QG bowlers did not allow opposition bowlers to settle on Gaddafi Stadium's pitch. Zalmi lost their wickets at regular intervals and failed to make a much-needed partnership, which could have offered them more strength to stand tall against in-form bowlers. Except for Hussain Talat, who scored 39 off 34 deliveries, no one from PES was able to contribute in a meaningful way.

Post-match reactions:

Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi captain): “We made mistakes in both departments and were not up to the mark. We did not execute the plans and lost wickets at regular intervals with the bat. There was help in the pitch early on, but we did not use the conditions well. We made a decent comeback, but the opposition played well."

Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators skipper): "There was grass on the wicket, and the ball was doing a bit. Finn Allen did well with the bat at the top. We wanted to go above 200, but Mark Chapman and Kusal Mendis were finding it hard; they felt that the wicket was not easy."

PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi scorecard

Quetta Gladiators · 178/7 (20 Overs)

 Peshawar Zalmi · 114 (15.2 Overs)

Top-order batting failure was not enough to stop Quetta Gladiators (QG) from defeating Karachi Kings (KAR) with the help of their bowling unit. Despite a small total of 142, Gladiators managed to win the PSL 10 match by a 5-run margin. 

Toss and the first innings 

Karachi Kings captain David Warner decided to field first after winning the toss. He was confident that his team would be able to chase down the target batting second, but that did not happen. Kings' bowlers did their part well by restricting QG to only 142 in 19.3 overs. Hasan Ali was the best bowler for KAR with 3 wickets. Faheem Ashraf, Quetta Gladiators' number seven batter, scored 43, and Kusal Mendis at number four got 36.

Second inning 

Despite losing captain David Warner in the first over, Karachi Kings was driving their innings smoothly by their two batters— Tim Seifert (47) and James Vince (30). Tim and James took their team score to 77; from here, the Quetta Gladiators started to get their momentum. Mohammad Amir, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. claimed 2 wickets each. Hasan Ali, at the lower batting order, tried his best and scored an unbeaten 27, but the run rate was then too slow to achieve the target in the 20-over limit. Abrar Ahmed wins the player of the match award for his economical bowling spell, which curved down the opposition's run rate. 

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Post-match reactions:

David Warner (Karachi Kings captain): "We will look at the positive; our bowlers did well by taking early wickets. I don't mind losing, but we handed over the win to the opposition. Quetta Gladiators didn't bowl well in particular, but our team was complacent in the middle phase. It was a 160-run wicket; we bowled well in the first innings to restrict the Quetta Gladiators.

Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators captain): "Karachi Kings started well with the bat out. Players had the belief to win from any position. Fielders brought us into the game today. It was a 180-200 pitch, but we are losing quite a few wickets in the Powerplay."

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings  scorecard

Quetta Gladiators - 142/10 (19.3 Overs)

Karachi Kings - 137/8 (20 overs)

Match 15 of PSL 2025 sees Quetta Gladiators (QUE) take on Karachi Kings (KAR) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 25th April 2025. QUE have a balanced unit with Saud Shakeel captaining the squad! In contrast, KAR comes into this match with a strong batting attack based around David Warner, with plenty of experience on offer. The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is known for supporting batters, which could lead to a big score from both teams, and the excitement, in terms of this well-known rivalry, could lead to some class spirits in an entertaining encounter.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 18
• Quetta Gladiators Wins: 12
• Karachi Kings Wins: 6
• No Result/Tied: 0

QUE has won 12 of the 18 PSL matches against KRK, a clear advantage overall against KAR. There is clearly a precedent for QUE winning this match, as QUE's bowlers, like Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed, typically bowl well against an aggressive batting order, such as KAR's featured batting players, including James Vince and David Warner, leading to fiery rivalry match-ups—which are about to unfold!

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Famous Matches between QUE and KAR

PSL 2025, Match 8 – April 18, Karachi  

• Karachi Kings: 175/7
• Quetta Gladiators: 119/9  
• Result: Karachi won by 56 runs 

James Vince batted excellently, scoring 70, and carried the team and innings with the bat. Hasan Ali (3/27) and Nabi (2/7) bowled excellently to completely dismantle Quetta for 119. Saud Shakeel was the only resistance with a score of 33*. Player of the match was Vince.

PSL 2023, Match 6 – February 18, Karachi

• Quetta Gladiators: 168/7 
• Karachi Kings: 162/5  
• Result: Quetta won by 6 runs. 

Martin Guptill (86) and Sarfaraz set the tone for the win, while at the death, Hasnain and Naseem bowled tightly and controlled the game. Malik's 71* was not enough for Karachi. Player of the Match was Guptill.

PSL 2019, Match 28 – March 10, Karachi  

• Karachi Kings: 190/5
• Quetta Gladiators: 180/9  
• Result: Karachi won by 10 runs

Babar and Ingram led the charge for Karachi, while Nawaz (3/37) shut the door on Quetta's chase. Watson was the top scorer for Quetta. Player of the Match was Nawaz for his bowling.

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PSL 2018, Match 2 – February 23, Dubai

• Quetta Gladiators: 136/9
• Karachi Kings: 139/1 (17 overs)
• Result: Karachi won by 9 wickets 

Mohammad Amir (3/15) rocked the Quetta innings at the start as he ripped through their top order. This made the run chase easy for Karachi, who easily chased the total with Denly (55*) and Babar Azam (36*) steering the win. Player of the Match was Amir.

Mohammad Amir surprised everyone in the clash between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators during PSL 2025 in Karachi, showing unexpected fireworks. The cricket world is well acquainted with Mohammad Amir’s fiery spells, ripping through stumps and nailing pinpoint yorkers. But Friday night in Karachi offered a twist—a glimpse of Amir the fighter with the bat. With Quetta Gladiators collapsing in their chase against Karachi Kings, Amir walked in at 57/7, a moment when the game looked lost. Yet, instead of merely hanging around, the left-arm pacer swung hard and delivered a surprising counterattack that thrilled the crowd and reignited fading hopes.

Amir’s intent was clear during the 15th over, bowled by Khushdil Shah. On the third delivery, he muscled a boundary to midwicket. Without hesitation, he danced down the track on the next ball and sent it soaring over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. To top it off, he smashed a towering six over long-on on the final ball of the over, turning what looked like a dull finish into an electrifying sequence of power hitting.

In just 16 deliveries, Mohammad Amir lit up the stadium with a fiery 30-run knock, decorated with two boundaries and three sixes. Though the match didn’t swing back in Quetta’s favour, Amir’s resistance stood out. It reminded everyone that whether with ball or bat, Amir brings flair and drama every time he steps onto the field. His late-innings fireworks were a testament to his competitive spirit and refusal to go down quietly.

Watch the video here;

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— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 18, 2025

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Not only with bat but Amir was lethal with ball also

Earlier in the evening, Mohammad Amir showcased his bowling brilliance once again, delivering early breakthroughs during the powerplay. He picked up the key wickets of James Vince, who was in fine form with a 70-run knock, and Mohammad Nabi, who added a quick 18. Amir ended with figures of 2/42 in his four-over spell, doing his part to restrict the flow of runs, even as Karachi Kings managed to post a competitive 175/7.

Despite Amir’s efforts with both bat and ball, Quetta Gladiators were never truly in the contest. Karachi Kings dominated the match and sealed a comfortable 56-run win. However, for Quetta fans, the silver lining was Amir’s fighting spirit. His late cameo with the bat and determination on the field offered a glimpse of grit and resilience—qualities that can inspire the team as they look to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures.