
Lahore, May 23, 2025 — In front of a roaring home crowd at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars produced a clinical all-round performance to outplay Islamabad United by a thumping 95-run margin, punching their ticket to the final of HBL PSL 10.
🏏 Match Recap:

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Lahore made their intentions clear early on. The opening pair of Kusal Perera and Mohammad Naeem laid the groundwork with fluent half-centuries, mixing caution with aggression and punishing anything loose.
Their partnership allowed the Qalandars to build momentum throughout the innings. With useful contributions from the middle order, Lahore finished strongly with 202 for 7 on the board — a total that always looked challenging on this pitch.
In response, Islamabad United never got going. Under pressure from the start, their top order folded quickly, and the middle order couldn’t withstand the disciplined bowling attack.
The night, however, belonged to Shaheen Shah Afridi. Leading from the front, he delivered a breathtaking spell — 3 wickets for just 3 runs in 3.1 overs — dismantling Islamabad’s hopes in a matter of minutes.
The chase wrapped up in just 15.1 overs, with Islamabad bowled out for a mere 107 runs.
🏆 Next Stop: The Final
With this emphatic win, Lahore Qalandars now advance to the grand finale, where they will face Quetta Gladiators on Sunday, May 25, once again under the lights at Gaddafi Stadium.
After an up-and-down season, Lahore have found their rhythm at just the right time. With the trophy in sight, the defending champions look fired up for one last battle