Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United Battle for PSL 10 Final Spot
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) giants Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United are set to clash in a thrilling Qualifier 2 match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, as reported by Geo Super. The winner of this match will secure a place in the final against Quetta Gladiators on May 25.
According to Geo Super, both teams have a rich history in the PSL, with Lahore Qalandars having won two titles and Islamabad United having won three. The two teams have met 21 times since the PSL’s inception in 2016, with Islamabad United holding a slight edge with 11 wins, while Lahore Qalandars have claimed victory 10 times.
Islamabad United’s batting lineup is considered one of the most aggressive in the tournament, with players like Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, and Sahibzada Farhan tormenting bowlers all season. Geo Super reports that Sahibzada Farhan is in red-hot form, topping the PSL 10 charts with 446 runs from 11 matches at an impressive average of 40.54 and a strike rate of 153.79, including three fifties and a century. He also leads the 2025 T20 format with 1,051 runs in 18 matches at an astonishing average of 65.68 and strike rate of 172.57.
The spin duo of Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim has been pivotal for United’s bowling attack, claiming 14 and 13 wickets respectively in the tournament. Geo Super notes that Shadab boasts a formidable record against Lahore Qalandars with 22 wickets and 313 runs with the bat in PSL history. Colin Munro has also been dangerous against Qalandars, scoring 213 runs.
For Lahore Qalandars, opener Fakhar Zaman is a key threat. Geo Super reports that he ranks second in PSL 10 run-scoring charts with 416 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 156.39, including four fifties. The left-handed batter has an outstanding record against United, amassing 498 runs with a top score of 115.
On the bowling front, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Zaman Khan form a potent trio for Lahore Qalandars. Geo Super notes that Rauf and Shaheen share the joint-best wickets tally against United with 15 each, followed closely by Zaman with 13 wickets. Another player to keep an eye on is Abdullah Shafique, who impressed with a blistering 65 off 35 balls in the must-win Eliminator against Karachi Kings.
Historically, Islamabad United’s highest total against Qalandars is 238/3, achieved in the 2019 edition in Karachi, powered by Cameron Delport’s unbeaten 117 off 60 balls. Geo Super reports that Lahore Qalandars’ highest PSL total versus United is 226/5 from the eighth edition in Rawalpindi, anchored by Fakhar Zaman’s explosive 115 off 57 deliveries and a four-wicket haul by Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan.
However, Islamabad United’s lowest total against Lahore Qalandars in PSL history is 90, scored at Gaddafi Stadium in 2023. Geo Super notes that on the other hand, Qalandars’ lowest total against United is 121, made in Sharjah in 2019—a match that ended in a tie, with United winning in the super over.
The stage is set for an electrifying clash between these two PSL giants, with the winner securing a place in the final against Quetta Gladiators on May 25. As Geo Super reports, the match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams determined to emerge victorious.
