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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: How Will The Surface Play For IU vs LQ PSL 2025 Match?



Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium [Source: @CallMeSheri1/X]Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium [Source: @CallMeSheri1/X]

Islamabad United (IU) will lock horns with Lahore Qalandars (LQ) in the inaugural match of the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) tonight. The high-voltage clash will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

Led by Shadab Khan, IU enjoyed stellar success last season, emerging triumphant in the PSL 2024. On the contrary, Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars were miserable across departments, managing a solitary win across ten matches. 

However, both teams amended their respective lineups, adding several fresh faces to their setup during the PSL 2025 drafts. As they gear up for a cracking contest, let's see how the surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will behave throughout the match. 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Records And Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played9
Matches won batting 1st4
Matches won bowling 1st3
No Result2
Average 1st innings score179.14
Average 2nd innings score162.28
Average run rate8.85
% of wickets by pacers69.66
% of wickets by spinners30.33

(Rawalpindi Stadium Stats in PSL 2024)

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium generally offers excellent batting conditions. The fast bowlers might get a hint of seam movement early on with the new ball. However, the batters can capitalise on the track's even pace and bounce to score runs after getting set in the middle. 

The spinners might get some turn in the middle overs; but overall, the track is expected to favour the batters. The pitch might not slow down with time; also, as it's the first game of this PSL, the toss-winner might adopt a safe route and opt to chase. 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Today

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature23° C (RealFeel 21°C)
Wind SpeedE 11 km/h - 26 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 1%
Cloud Cover0%
Humidity41%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will be around 23°C, with a real feel of 21°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the East direction, with varying speeds between 11 to 26 km/h. 

Chances Of Rain In IU vs LQ

The cloud cover at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be zero per cent. AccuWeather predicts only 1 per cent chance of precipitation; so, we will likely witness an uninterrupted full-fledged affair between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.