ISL vs LAH Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s PSL Match?

Debashis Sarangi

ISL vs LAH winner prediction today [Source: @thePSLt20, @IsbUnited/X]ISL vs LAH winner prediction today [Source: @thePSLt20, @IsbUnited/X]

This evening, Islamabad United (ISL) will cross swords against Lahore Qalandars (LAH) in the first match of the upcoming Pakistan Super League season. The much-awaited encounter will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

Led by Shadab Khan, Islamabad United have outright match-winners throughout their squad. Apart from an explosive batting unit and a lethal bowling department, the presence of several multi-dimensional players makes the defending champions a tough team to beat in the competition. 

On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars, a team that claimed the bottom position last year, will pretty much rely on their star-studded pace battery comprising Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan. Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman is also expected to play a significant role alongside Abdullah Shafique and David Wiese. 

ISL vs LAH Predicted Top Performers

Player
Roles
Islamabad United
Salman Ali Agha
All-rounder
Shadab Khan
All-rounder
Sahibzada Farhan
Batter
Lahore Qalandars
Fakhar Zaman
Batter
Shaheen Afridi
Bowler
David Wiese
All-rounder

ISL vs LAH: Predicted Game Changers

Haris Rauf

Ace speedster Haris Rauf recently showcased remarkable prowess with the ball. After recovering from injury, Rauf bowled impressively in the NZ T20Is, scalping eight wickets in just four matches. 

He has been a proven performer in the PSL, bagging 66 wickets in the tournament. He operates in the middle and death overs and could rattle the opposition with sheer pace. 

Azam Khan

Swashbuckling keeper-batter Azam Khan has been a valuable asset for Islamabad United in the PSL. Hailed for his scintillating stroke play, Azam can tear apart the opposition with his power-hitting. 

In 50 PSL innings, Azam has struck 1140 runs at a blistering strike rate of 146.90 and could play an impactful cameo in this match. 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has a tendency to favour the batters. Although there could be a hint of seam movement and turn on offer, the batters will likely enjoy the track's pace and bounce to score brisk runs. The ground witnessed an average scoring rate of 8.85 in the PSL last season; so, we can expect a moderate to high-scoring affair tonight. 

ISL vs LAH Toss Prediction

As it's the first match of the PSL 2025, expect the track to remain more or less the same throughout the game. Therefore, the toss-winning side will likely field first. 

ISL vs LAH Predicted Score Today

1st Innings: 175-185

2nd Innings: 180-190

ISL vs LAH Win Probability

[Source: Crex App][Source: Crex App]

Fans shared their opinion on CREX App and Lahore Qalandars have been voted in majority to win the first PSL 2025 match against Islamabad United. 

OneCricket’s Prediction

Although Lahore Qalandars have a star-studded lineup, Islamabad United's all-round core and explosive batting unit make them the favourites to win this contest.