Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will be up against each other in the 21st match of the PSL 2025. Their match is set to take place at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on May 01 at 8:30 PM (IST). Lahore and Quetta have had a contrasting start to their campaign in the ongoing season.
Both teams have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. While LQ has the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and others in their lineup, QG has Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Abrar Ahmed, and others. One can expect a good fight between bat and ball, leading to a close finish.
Match Info
Match– LQ vs QG, 21st Match, Pakistan Super League, 2025
Date– Thursday, May 01, 2025
Time– 8:30 PM
Venue– Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Venue Guide
Stadium: Gaddafi Stadium
City: Lahore
Capacity: 27,000
Ends: Pavilion End, College End
Hosts to: Lahore
Also Hosts: Hockey
Head-to-Head, LQ vs QG
- Matches Played: 18
- QUE Wins: 9
- LAH Wins: 9
- No Result: 0
Last 5 Matches
- Qalandars won by 79 runs: 13-Apr-2025
- Gladiators won by 6 wickets (with 0 balls remaining): 10-Mar-2024
- Gladiators won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining): 19-Feb-2024
- Qalandars won by 17 runs: 02-Mar-2023
- Qalandars won by 63 runs: 21-Feb-2023
Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars Key Stats & Results Category
| Key Stats | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore Qalandars |
| Highest Total | 209 | 207 |
| Lowest Total | 100 | 98 |
| Batting First Wins | 5 | 2 |
| Batting Second Wins | 4 | 7 |
| Avg Runs (All Matches) | 164.6 | 155.1 |
Team’s Squad, LQ vs QG
Lahore Qalandars Team
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (c) | Bowler |
| Abdullah Shafique | Top order Batter |
| Asif Afridi | Bowling Allrounder |
| Asif Ali | Middle order Batter |
| Sam Billings | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tom Curran | Allrounder |
| Fakhar Zaman | Opening Batter |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Jahandad Khan | Allrounder |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder |
| Mohammad Azab | Bowler |
| Mohammad Naeem | Batter |
| Momin Qamar | Bowler |
| Muhammad Akhlaq | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Kusal Perera | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Rishad Hossain | Allrounder |
| Salman Mirza | Bowler |
| Sikandar Raza | Batting Allrounder |
| David Wiese | Allrounder |
| Zaman Khan | Bowler |
Quetta Gladiators Team
| Saud Shakeel (c) | Middle order Batter |
| Sean Abbott | Bowling Allrounder |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Ali Majid | Bowler |
| Finn Allen | Top order Batter |
| Mark Chapman | Allrounder |
| Danish Aziz | Allrounder |
| Faheem Ashraf | Bowling Allrounder |
| Hasan Nawaz | Top order Batter |
| Haseebullah Khan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler |
| Kyle Jamieson | Bowler |
| Khawaja Nafay | Batter |
| Khurram Shahzad | Bowler |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Mohammad Amir | Bowler |
| Mohammad Wasim | Bowler |
| Mohammad Zeeshan | Bowler |
| Rilee Rossouw | Top order Batter |
| Shoaib Malik | Allrounder |
| Usman Tariq | Bowler |
Key Players to Watch, LQ vs QG
- Finn Allen (QUE): In excellent form, Allen is a top captaincy pick.
- Fakhar Zaman (LAH): A proven performer, Zaman is crucial at the top.
- Shaheen Afridi (LAH): A quality bowler, Afridi is a top pick for his wicket-taking ability.
- Mohammad Amir (QUE): Leading the bowling attack, Amir is a budget-friendly pick.
- Daryl Mitchell (LAH): A versatile all-rounder, Mitchell is a valuable addition.
Saud Shakeel (QUE): A consistent performer, Shakeel is vital for Quetta’s batting lineup.
Top Batting Performers
Most Runs
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman (LQ) | 509 |
| 2 | Sarfaraz Ahmed (QG) | 357 |
| 3 | Jason Roy (QG) | 260 |
| 4 | Rilee Rossouw (QG) | 235 |
| 5 | Mohammad Nawaz (QG) | 197 |
Highest Scores
| 1 | Jason Roy (QG) | 116 |
| 2 | Fakhar Zaman (LQ) | 94 |
| 3 | Umar Akmal (LQ) | 93 |
| 4 | Ben Dunk (LQ) | 93 |
Best Strike Rate
| 1 | Mohammad Wasim Jr (QG) | 350.00 |
| 2 | Jahandad Khan (LQ) | 264.70 |
| 3 | Harry Brook (LQ) | 241.17 |
| 4 | Sam Billings (LQ) | 216.66 |
| 5 | Haris Rauf (LQ) | 211.11 |
Best Economy Rate
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman (LQ) | 3.50 |
| 2 | Sandeep Lamichhane (LQ) | 3.75 |
| 3 | Samit Patel (LQ) | 4.50 |
| 4 | Khurram Shahzad (QG) | 4.66 |
| 5 | Ajantha Mendis (LQ) | 4.86 |
Top Bowling Performers
Most Wickets
| 1 | Shaheen Afridi (LQ) | 15 |
| 2 | Haris Rauf (LQ) | 14 |
| 3 | Mohammad Nawaz (QG) | 13 |
| 4 | David Wiese (LQ) | 8 |
| 5 | Mohammad Hasnain (QG) | 7 |
Best Bowling
| 1 | Samit Patel (LQ) | 4/5 |
| 2 | Sandeep Lamichhane (LQ) | 4/10 |
| 3 | Ajantha Mendis (LQ) | 4/14 |
| 4 | Salman Irshad (LQ) | 4/30 |
| 5 | Ehsan Adil (LQ) | 4/39 |
Best Economy Rate
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman (LQ) | 3.50 |
| 2 | Sandeep Lamichhane (LQ) | 3.75 |
| 3 | Samit Patel (LQ) | 4.50 |
| 4 | Khurram Shahzad (QG) | 4.66 |
| 5 | Ajantha Mendis (LQ) | 4.86 |
Best Strike Rate
| 1 | Ajantha Mendis (LQ) | 4.80 |
| 2 | Salman Irshad (LQ) | 6.00 |
| 3 | Ehsan Adil (LQ) | 6.00 |
| 4 | Khurram Shahzad (QG) | 6.00 |
| 5 | Asif Afridi (LQ) | 6.60 |
Weather and Pitch Details at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, experiences a warm and humid climate, particularly during the summer months. The weather tends to be moderate having temperature like around 28-30 degree Celsius.
Gaddafi Stadium is widely regarded as a paradise for batsmen, thanks to its batting-friendly pitch. The surface offers consistent bounce and pace, allowing players to execute their shots with ease and confidence. Visit the 96in website for latest updates on PSL 2025, upcoming matches and their prediction articles.
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Match Prediction
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