IU vs LQ Match Prediction : PSL 2025, Qualifier 2 – Who Will Win Today’s PSL Match Between IU vs LQ?

IU vs LQ Betting Tips

Islamabad United will play Lahore Qalandars later tonight in the second qualifier of the PSL, or Pakistan Super League, for the 2025 season. This is a night game at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This post will examine the match prediction, pitch report, expected playing eleven, and betting tips for this contest.

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Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have played against each other on 19 occasions when a clear mandate was possible. Islamabad United leads this head-to-head 10-9.

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IU vs LQ Team Previews

Islamabad United

Islamabad United finished the league stages of the competition in second place with 12 points. They played in the first qualifier against Quetta Gladiators and lost the contest. As a result, they will play the second qualifier against Lahore Qalandars later today.

Despite qualifying for the playoffs, Islamabad United is going into this contest with four losses in its last five games. Thanks to a super start to this year's campaign, it has qualified for this stage. However, most of the games it lost were closely fought affairs.

Sahibzada Farhan will lead the Islamabad batting charge. He has scored 421 runs from his last ten games with an average of 42.1 and a strike rate of 158.27. The overseas player Colin Munro has scored 157 runs from his previous six contests with an average of 26.17 and a strike rate of 146.72.

The Islamabad bowling attack will be spearheaded by Imad Wasim, who has picked up 12 wickets from his last nine games with a strike rate of 16. Shadab Khan has also picked up 11 wickets from his previous seven games with a strike rate of 13.09.

Islamabad United Expected Playing 11

Sahibzada Farhan, Kyle Mayers, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Saad Masood, Imad Wasim, Ben Dwarshuis, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith.

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Lahore Qalandars

On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars have done much better in the recent games. In the Eliminator round of the competition, they beat Karachi Kings to qualify for the second qualifier. They have won three of their last five games, and one ended in a no-result.

Their only loss in their previous five games came against the Kings. They played against United twice during the league stages of the competition and shared the honors with one win each. They finished the league stages of the competition in fourth place with 11 points.

The Qalandars' batting effort in this contest will be in the hands of Fakhar Zaman. He has scored 415 runs in his last ten games with an average of 41.5 and a strike rate of 159.61. Abdullah Shafique has scored 258 runs from his last ten games with an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of 149.13.

The Lahore bowling attack will be led by Haris Rauf, who has picked up 14 victims from his last nine games with a strike rate of 13.5. The Pakistani international quick Shaheen Shah Afridi has also picked up 13 wickets from his previous nine games with a strike rate of 13.38.

Lahore Qalandars Expected Playing 11

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Perera (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Asif Ali, Shakib Al Hasan, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Salman Mirza.

IU vs LQ Toss Prediction

We have seen as many as 61 domestic T20 games played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Teams batting first have won 36 games, while the teams chasing a target have won 25. So, it might be better to bat first and put the runs on the board.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

This Gaddafi Stadium ground in Lahore is a batting-friendly venue. The ball will come onto the willow nicely, and stroke players can enjoy the conditions. The quicks can enjoy the conditions in the earlier portion of the contest. We are expecting warm and sunny weather for this contest. The temperature will be close to 39 degrees. No showers are expected during the contest.

IU vs LQ: Who Will Win?

The Lahore Qalandars have a better record in the last five games, with several victories, in contrast to the United, who have had a wretched time in the previous few games. Both teams have been regulars in the PSL playoffs for the last few seasons and have the experience of playing under the most pressure. Considering the recent form, the better balanced lineup, and the sheer number of match winners in their lineup, Lahore Qalandars start as the favorites to win this contest and reach the final.

LQ vs IU win percentage stands at 51% in favor of IU.

Todays PSL Match Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to Win.