Final result
Lahore Qalandars won by 95 runs
Player of the match: Salman Mirza
Result · Pakistan Super League
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United
Result · Pakistan Super League
Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · Salman Mirza
Match preview & overview
Lahore Qalandars crush Islamabad United by 95 runs at Gaddafi
Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by 95 runs at Gaddafi Stadium on 23 May 2025, in one of the more one-sided results this PSL season has produced. Qalandars won the toss, chose to bat, and posted 202/8. United's chase was over as a contest inside the powerplay: they reached the sixth over at 33/4 and never recovered, finishing bowled out for 107. Salman Mirza won the Player of the Match award. The victory levelled the all-time head-to-head at 11 wins each across 23 PSL meetings between these sides.
The margin of 95 runs understates how one-sided the contest was from around the 10th over of the chase. United's middle overs produced 74 runs from 5 wickets, which sounds reasonable in isolation, but with the target so far out of reach by that stage, those runs were academic. Their final phase contribution was zero: the last wicket fell before a single run was scored in the death overs.
For Lahore, the result extends a strong recent run. They have won four of their last five completed PSL fixtures, with their only defeat coming against Karachi Kings. United, by contrast, have lost four of their last five, with form that has deteriorated sharply over the back half of the competition.
Pitch report & venue insights
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — 145-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
145
T20 matches hosted
208
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
42%
Chase success rate
49
Avg powerplay runs
51%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Qalandars post 202/8 on home soil
Lahore Qalandars batted first after winning the toss and finished on 202/8, well above Gaddafi Stadium's average first-innings score of 208 over 145 matches. Their powerplay of 58/1 gave the innings a platform that United never came close to matching.
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United's chase derailed inside the powerplay
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Salman Mirza named Player of the Match
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Head-to-head level at 11 wins apiece after 23 meetings
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Lahore's death bowling proved decisive
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Gaddafi Stadium's chase success rate of 43% across 145 matches suggests teams batting first have held a consistent structural advantage here, which may be reflected in toss-related markets.
- Powerplay wicket markets could carry interest given United lost 4 wickets inside the first 6 overs of their chase. Their top-order fragility in this fixture is a context worth tracking.
- With both teams' head-to-head records exactly level at 11 wins each, outright result lines for future meetings between these sides are unlikely to offer a clear statistical edge for either.
- Lahore's death-over batting (69 runs, 5 wickets) outperformed the venue average of 43 death runs. Top-batter markets may reflect individual consistency better than phase-by-phase venue norms.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United
Who won the Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United PSL match on 23 May 2025?
Lahore Qalandars won by 95 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They posted 202/8 batting first, then dismissed Islamabad United for 107.
Who was Player of the Match in Lahore vs Islamabad United on 23 May 2025?
Salman Mirza was named Player of the Match after Lahore Qalandars' 95-run victory over Islamabad United in the PSL T20 fixture.
What is the head-to-head record between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United?
Across 23 PSL meetings, each side has won 11 times with no no-results. This 95-run win for Lahore drew the series level after Islamabad had led following their 9-wicket win in their most recent prior meeting.
Where can I watch Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United PSL matches in the UK?
PSL coverage in the UK is typically available via Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming through Sky Go or a NOW TV day pass for those without a full subscription. Check the broadcast schedule on Sky Sports' website for specific fixture times and channels.
What is Gaddafi Stadium's average first-innings score in T20 cricket?
Across 145 T20 matches at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the average first-innings score is 208 runs. Teams batting second have won 43% of completed matches, meaning batting first carries a modest historical advantage.
How has Islamabad United been performing recently in PSL 2025?
Islamabad United's recent form heading into this fixture was poor: four losses from their last five completed matches, with wins only against Karachi Kings. The heavy defeat to Lahore continued a difficult run through the second half of the competition.
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