ISL vs LAH, PSL 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips and Pitch Report | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars

The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is all set to begin on Friday (April 11) with a blockbuster opening clash between defending champions Islamabad United and two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Islamabad will enter the tournament as defending champions, looking to retain their crown under the dynamic leadership of Shadab Khan, a talismanic all-rounder known for his tactical nous and match-winning performances. On the other side, Shaheen Afridi will once again lead the Lahore. Known for his aggressive bowling and inspirational leadership, Shaheen will aim to guide his team back to title-winning ways after a dip in 2024.

ISL vs LAH Head-to-Head record

• Matches played: 19 | ISL won: 10 | LAH won: 9 | No result: 0

Match details: ISL vs LAH, PSL 2025

• Date and Time: April 11, 08:30 pm IST / 3:00 pm GMT/ 08:00 Local
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, located in the heart of Pakistan, has long been known for its batting-friendly pitches, especially in recent years. Traditionally, the surface at this venue has offered true bounce and minimal lateral movement, providing an ideal platform for batters to settle in and play their strokes with confidence. Over the course of numerous domestic and international fixtures, Rawalpindi has developed a reputation as a run-scoring venue, where batters often enjoy long stays at the crease and high-scoring innings are not uncommon. The outfield is quick, and shorter square boundaries further add to the advantage for aggressive stroke makers.

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings, Azam Khan
• Batters: Colin Munro, Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman
• All-rounders: Matthew Short, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan
• Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Matthew Short (c), Fakhar Zaman (vc)
• Choice 2: Shaheen Afridi (c), Shadab Khan (vc)

Also READ: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025: Complete squads of all six teams

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 11, 08:30 pm IST):

Squads:

Islamabad United: Matthew Short, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Jason Holder, Ben Dwarshuis, Salman Ali Agha, Haider Ali, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Mohammad Nawaz, Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad, Hunain Shah, Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Rassie van der Dussen

Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Afridi, Sam Billings, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, David Wiese, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Mohammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Azab

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