LQ vs IU Match Prediction : PSL 2025, 19th Match – Who Will Win Today’s PSL Match Between LQ vs IU?

LQ vs IU Betting Tips

It will be difficult to bet against a side that has just beaten five teams on the trot, both home and away. Lahore Qalandars will be no walkovers though, having earned some wins of their own this season. They are looking to claim a massive scalp at home.

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Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Record

The record will be in Lahore’s favour with three wins in the past five games against Islamabad. Islamabad United have their own two wins in the previous five matches to hold onto. The away side beat the Qalandars by eight wickets in 2025.

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Live-streaming and Broadcast

Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will do business at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. The game will be broadcast to fans in India on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on the FanCode app.

LQ vs IU Team Previews

Lahore Qalandars

Left-hander Fakhar Zaman has led the way with over 200 runs and explosive starts alongside newcomer Mohammad Naeem. Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell have added consistency, international-level expertise and momentum. Mitchell played the role of an anchor and finisher after a brilliant 64 that sealed a tense chase against Multan Sultans.

Sam Billings lit up the PSL with an unbeaten 19-ball half-century in the fourth match. Sikandar Raza remains a calm presence under pressure, averaging over 60 with two vital fifties this year. Asif Ali’s finishing ability, encapsulated by his strike rate of over 155, ensures Lahore can post or chase daunting totals when needed.

With the ball, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi is lethal upfront, swinging the new ball and claiming eight wickets in six matches. Haris Rauf adds pace and intensity through the middle overs, grabbing 71 PSL wickets in his career.

Tom Curran’s clever variations and Asif Afridi’s disciplined left-arm spin add balance and control to the attack. They have over 20 PSL wickets between them.

Lahore Qalandars Expected Playing 11

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Tom Curran, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

Islamabad United

Sahibzada Farhan has provided solid starts at the top of the order, along with wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous delivering a standout performance with an unbeaten 80 in a recent victory over Multan Sultans. Colin Munro is a proven consistent performer around the world in T20s. The New Zealander contributed 326 runs in the 2024 season, ranking among the top run-scorers.

All-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Imad Wasim have been instrumental. Wasim earned the player-of-the-match award in the 2024 PSL final for his decisive contributions. The left-arm spinner took five wickets on the day. Captain Shadab Khan continues to lead with distinction.

In the 2024 season, he amassed 80 runs and claimed 3 wickets in a single match against Peshawar Zalmi, showing his match-winning potential in any department. Haider Ali has added depth to the batting lineup with four PSL career half-centuries.

Jason Holder's experience has bolstered the team's versatility. He took four wickets against Lahore earlier this year Emerging talent Saad Masood has shown promise with his all-round skills. He took his maiden PSL wicket against Peshawar Zalmi. Riley Meredith's pace has been a key weapon on the bouncy wickets. The pacer has a wicket in each of his three PSL appearances this season. Salman Irshad has delivered when he needed to for his various PSL teams.

Islamabad United Expected Playing 11

Sahibzada Farhan, Andries Gous (wk), Colin Munro, Mohammad Nawaz, Saad Masood, Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Riley Meredith, Salman Irshad

LQ vs IU Toss Prediction

All the signs are pointing to both captains preferring to bowl first. Islamabad United won their previous match as well as their previous match against Lahore by bowling first. The home team elected to bowl first against the Sultans.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Gaddafi Stadium is typically a batter’s dream, but has proven to have a bit in it for the bowlers this season too. During PSL 2024, the average first innings score at the venue was approximately 172. The highest team total recorded here is 245 for three by Multan Sultans against Quetta Gladiators in 2022. In the first two matches at the venue in PSL 2025, both teams were bowled out in the first innings.

There is a five percent chance of rain on matchday. That should be harmless though. The heat of almost mid-30 degrees Celsius heat will be the biggest issue to contend with. The humidity is on the side of the lower percentages.

LQ vs IU: Who Will Win?

Lahore Qalandars would’ve suffered quite the mental dent after a significant loss to their opponents in the tournament’s opener. They have managed a few wins since then and will be hoping to take those fond memories into this match-up. Islamabad United have been close to faultless as it is. They will be heavy favourites.

LQ vs IU win percentage stands at 52% in favor of IU.

Todays PSL Match Prediction: Islamabad United To Win.