Final result
Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: MDKJ Perera
Result · Pakistan Super League
Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars
Result · Pakistan Super League
Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · MDKJ Perera
Match preview & overview
Lahore Qalandars chase 202 to down Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets
Lahore Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 25 May 2025, chasing down a target of 202 with 204/4. Quetta had won the toss and elected to bat, making 57 runs in the powerplay before a strong middle phase of 85 from overs 7-15. However, they lost 5 wickets in the final five overs for 59 runs, which kept the total below what the early batting had promised. Lahore's reply was measured throughout, with MDKJ Perera taking the Player of the Match award for an innings that kept the chase on track.
The result extends Lahore's head-to-head lead over Quetta to 11-9 from 21 meetings. Lahore have now won three of the last five completed encounters, including a 79-run win earlier in this same PSL 2025 campaign at Pindi. This victory, at Lahore's home ground, carried added weight for the Qalandars' standings in 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
Lahore's death overs sealed the chase
Lahore Qalandars scored 73 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in the death overs, comfortably outpacing Quetta's 59 runs in the same phase. That swing of 14 runs across overs 16-20 was where the match was won. Quetta, who had posted 201/9, were always going to need wickets late; they didn't get them.
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Quetta's powerplay gave them a platform they couldn't hold
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Perera wins Player of the Match
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Gaddafi Stadium's chasing numbers continue to mislead
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Lahore's form heading in was formidable
Key players
Players who decided it
Lahore Qalandars
MDKJ Perera
Quetta Gladiators
Umar Gul
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets in high-scoring Gaddafi Stadium fixtures may offer more texture than outright result lines, given how frequently individual innings can be decisive in chases at this venue.
- Lahore's death-overs batting (73 runs, 1 wicket in overs 16-20) suggests their lower-middle order markets could be worth attention in future fixtures here.
- The venue's historical chase success rate of 43% across 145 matches means toss and conditions context matters considerably when assessing second-innings lines at Gaddafi Stadium.
- In matches where first-innings totals exceed the venue's average of 208, markets around team totals and boundaries in the powerplay have historically shown more variance.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars
Who won the Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 2025 match?
Lahore Qalandars won the match by 6 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 25 May 2025. They chased down Quetta's total of 201/9, finishing on 204/4.
Who won Player of the Match in Lahore vs Quetta PSL 2025?
MDKJ Perera was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to Lahore Qalandars' successful chase. His innings was central to Lahore reaching 204/4.
What is the head-to-head record between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators?
Lahore Qalandars lead the head-to-head 11-9, with 1 no result from 21 meetings. Lahore have now won three of the last five completed encounters between the two sides.
Where to watch PSL 2025 matches in the UK?
PSL fixtures are typically available to UK viewers via Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming options through Sky Go and NOW TV. Check current listings for specific match coverage, as availability can vary across the competition.
What was Quetta Gladiators' score in this match?
Quetta Gladiators posted 201/9 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat. They made a strong start with 57 runs in the powerplay but lost 5 wickets in the death overs, limiting what had looked like a potentially bigger total.
What is the average first-innings score at Gaddafi Stadium in T20 cricket?
Across 145 matches at Gaddafi Stadium, the average first-innings score is 208. Quetta's 201/9 fell just short of that mark, whilst Lahore's 204/4 in the chase significantly bettered the venue's average second-innings score of 177.
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