Lahore Qalandars Vs Islamabad United Match Scorecard
Islamabad United have been playing like an inspired team. From their clinical batting to electric field play and relentless bowling, they’ve dominated opponents with ease. From Naseem Shah’s thunderbolts to Imad Wasim’s tricky variations, Islamabad United boasts an arsenal of talent.
Haris Rauf and Sikandar Raza will need to do everything possible to stop Islamabad United’s charge versus Qalandars. Check out the Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United match scorecard for full details of player performances and key moments.
| Date | Match / Venue | Score (Qalandars) | Score (Islamabad) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Qualifier 2, Gaddafi Stadium | 202/8 (20 ov) | 107 (15.1 ov) | Qalandars won by 95 runs (ESPN) |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Match 19, Lahore | 209/6 (20 ov) | 121 (16.5 ov) | Qalandars won by 88 runs (ESPN.com) |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Rawalpindi | 139 (all out) | 143/2 (17.4 ov) | Islamabad won by 8 wickets (ESPN) |
| 06 Mar 2024 | Rawalpindi | 162/7 (20 ov) | 145 (18.5 ov) | Qalandars won by 17 runs (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 17 Feb 2024 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 195/5 (20 ov) | 200/2 (18.2 ov) | Islamabad won by 8 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
Eliminator 2
Lahore Qalandars will face Islamabad United in Eliminator 2, setting up an epic showdown that could determine who advances to face Quetta Gladiators in the final.
Both teams boasting stellar talent and ambitious aspirations make for an exciting contest – so fans shouldn’t miss this exciting matchup!
Gaddafi Stadium will host this vital knockout match, featuring an expected pitch that should favour batsmen. Batting conditions could give an advantage to Qalandars who dominated Islamabad last time out; however, United are an accomplished side both with bat and ball that shouldn’t be underestimated.
After their poor showing against Quetta in their opening qualifying game, Manchester United will look to rebound with a victory on Sunday against Cardiff.
They will count on key performers such as Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen and Haider Ali to contribute. Furthermore, Imad Wasim, Tymal Mills Naseem Shah Shadab Khan may provide timely breakthroughs.
Lahore will look to Fakhar Zaman and Sikandar Raza to carry them to victory, both having shown excellent form with their franchise, while their combined attacking prowess should give Islamabad United bowling unit trouble.
On Friday night at 8:30pm, Lahore Qalandars will play Islamabad United. Watch live via bet365’s live cricket streaming page available to customers located in countries where bet365 is licensed (beGambleAware 18+). Users can stream the match live from desktop computers, mobile phones or tablet devices – please note however that bet365 only permits customers with funded accounts or those who have placed bets within 24 hours to stream live cricket streaming matches live.
Predictions
Lahore Qalandars will look to redeem themselves after suffering defeat in their Qualifier match when they take on Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium for an Eliminator 2 game in Eliminator 2. Both teams will aim to take this battle to its conclusion and secure their spots in the finals of this tournament.
Gaddafi Stadium will provide an ideal surface for batting. While fast bowlers will find some assistance from its quick surface, spinners might gain some average turn on this surface and so high-scoring encounters should ensue here.
Multan Sultans opened up with Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan setting an aggressive start, followed by Usman Khan who scored an outstanding 61 runs off 40 balls to top their total.
In the last match, Multan Sultans batted first and posted 168 for 5 after 20 overs.
Qalandars were left reeling after losing Muhammad Naeem early in their chase for victory. Luckily, Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique responded well by scoring 28 and 34 runs respectively;
Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza added some vital runs as they combined for 89 runs that saw their team cross the finish line with seven wickets remaining.
Islamabad United will rely heavily on pacers Jason Holder and Haris Rauf to provide early breakthroughs, with other players such as Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen and Salman Agha contributing in terms of scoring runs for them.
Betting
Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi have both enjoyed successful seasons in the 2022 Pakistan Super League. Both teams have shown steady improvement throughout, placing themselves well in their respective tables and on track for playoff qualification.
Islamabad United boasts a powerful squad and a potent bowling line-up capable of defeating any team; they must focus on improving their batting performance in order to make the playoffs. Unfortunately, they have lost three matches this season so far and must win their remaining seven to get there.
Islamabad United have enjoyed success against Lahore Qalandars in recent encounters and will hope to maintain that success when these sides meet again this weekend.
When these teams last played each other, Islamabad United won by 11 runs – thanks in no small part to their strong bowling unit which should limit total runs scored against them.
In terms of batting, the team will rely on players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mubasir Khan and Azam Khan (wicket-keeper batsman) to produce runs in bulk.
Azam Khan has been performing extremely well recently and will look to add to his total.
Islamabad United are the inaugural champions of the Pakistan Super League and one of its most consistent franchises.
Boasting an experienced mix of international players alongside young talent and an equally balanced batting line-up and potency spin options, they make an excellent option for player prop and underdog match winner wagers alike.
Although their season got off to a slow start, the team has made strides toward redemption. Winning two out of their four matches so far and currently being in contention for playoff spots thanks to strong bowlers like Mohammad Sami, Shadab Khan and Imran Khalid on board.
Peshawar Zalmi boasts a strong record against Lahore and will aim to end their losing streak against the Qalandars.
They boast a powerful batting unit as well as many experienced players on their side; even though their bating line-up has struggled at times in the past they possess enough potential to turn it around and come out victorious this time.
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