Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Highlights, PSL 2025: IU beat LQ by 8 wickets

Islamabad United began their 2025 PSL title defence with a commanding eight-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars. Chasing 140, they reached the target with 14 balls to spare, thanks to an unbeaten 94-run stand between Colin Munro (59*) and Salman Ali Agha (41*).

Munro anchored the innings with a calm fifty while Agha played the aggressor, smashing boundaries at will, including the winning four over cover off Jahandad Khan.

Earlier, Jason Holder's four-wicket burst and Shadab Khan's late strikes restricted Lahore to 139, despite Abdullah Shafique's fighting 66 off 38. United's chase was steady after a minor wobble at 63/2, but Munro and Agha ensured there were no further hiccups, guiding their team to a confident victory.

That's it from us for tonight! Thanks for joining our live coverage of the PSL 2025 season opener. Until next time, take care and goodnight!

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Islamabad United have begun their title defence in emphatic fashion! Chasing 140, they wrapped up the game with 14 balls to spare, thanks to a composed finish by Colin Munro (59*) and Salman Agha (41*).

The winning moment came in the 18th over when Agha flat-batted Jahandad Khan over cover for four after a wide had already levelled the scores. It was a clinical chase and a strong statement from the defending champions.

Result: Islamabad United 143/2 (17.4) beat Lahore Qalandars 139 (19.2) by 8 wickets

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Colin Munro and Salman Agha have turned this chase into a cruise. Munro launched Shaheen Afridi for a majestic six over cover before Agha followed up with a stylish loft over mid-off for four. The duo added 13 in the 17th over, with Munro now on 58* and Agha on 37*. With just 3 runs needed off 18 balls, defending champions Islamabad United are inching towards a convincing win at the beginning of the tournament.

Islamabad United 137/2 after 17.1 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 58* Salman Ali Agha 37*

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Colin Munro reached his half-century in style, calmly nudging a single to bring up his 50 off 35 balls-a well-paced knock under pressure. He also picked off a boundary earlier in the over, flicking Haris Rauf nonchalantly behind square. With every over, United are tightening their grip on the chase. Salman Agha continues to hold firm at the other end, playing a supporting role in this dominant partnership.

Islamabad United 124/2 after 16 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 50* Salman Ali Agha 32*

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Colin Munro broke the shackles with a clean lofted four over mid-off against Shaheen Afridi's slower ball, and the defending champions continue to dominate. Islamabad added nine runs in the 15th over, keeping the required rate in check. Salman Agha and Munro have now added 76 runs together, looking assured and unbothered by Lahore's attack. United are in full control.

Islamabad United 117/2 after 15 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 44* Salman Ali Agha 31*

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Asif Afridi finished his spell with a tidy over, but Islamabad United stayed comfortably on course in their chase. Salman Agha and Colin Munro collected seven runs through sharp running and smart placement, with Agha moving to 29* and Munro on 38*. The defending champions now need just 22 off 36 balls with eight wickets in hand. Lahore's hopes are fading fast unless they find something special in the next few overs while Shaheen Afridi returns to bowling

Islamabad United 108/2 after 14 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 38* Salman Ali Agha 29*

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Salman Ali Agha continued to frustrate Lahore with some smart strokeplay in the 13th over, picking up a four and two doubles off Haris Rauf to bring up Islamabad United's 100 just before the strategic timeout.

Agha's calculated aggression and Colin Munro's presence have put the defending champions in control. With just 49 needed off 42 balls and eight wickets in hand, Islamabad are inching steadily towards another convincing win. Lahore, meanwhile, are running out of ideas and really need a pep talk in the timeout

Islamabad United 101/2 after 13 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 35* Salman Ali Agha 25*;United need 39 runs in 42 balls

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Salman Ali Agha took the attack to David Wiese in the 12th over, hammering a six off the first ball with a swivel-pull over long leg. Wiese then unraveled, sending down a wayward bouncer for five wides and following it up with another wide.

Agha rotated strike smartly after that, running twos and singles as 17 came off the over. Lahore's frustration deepened-Agha should've been gone earlier, but Haris Rauf spilled a sitter at deep mid-wicket in the 10th over. That drop is proving costly.

Islamabad United: 96/2 after 12.1 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 34* Salman Ali Agha 22*

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A moment Lahore might regret - Salman Ali Agha flicked a slower full delivery from Jahandad Khan toward deep mid-wicket in the 10th over. Haris Rauf charged in and got under the ball, both hands in position - but couldn't hold on. A straightforward chance goes begging, letting Salman off the hook early in his innings. With Islamabad already two down, that could've been a game-shifting moment.

Islamabad need 71 runs in 60 balls

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Live: Sahibzada Farhan Falls!

Wicket Alert!Just when Sahibzada Farhan was looking to shift gears after hitting his third six, Haris Rauf removed him with a well-directed fuller delivery on leg stump. Farhan whipped it hard toward deep backward square, but Sikandar Raza sprinted in, stayed low, and pouched a sharp low catch inches above the turf. The third umpire confirmed it was clean. Farhan departs for 25 off 24. Salman Ali Agha is the new batter on the crease

Islamabad United: 63/2 after 8.2 overs (Target 140) Colin Munro 30* Salman Ali Agha 0*

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Asif Afridi wrapped up his spell brilliantly, finishing with figures of 3-0-8-1. He continued to frustrate the batters, especially Sahibzada Farhan, who struggled to get going. But momentum shifted again as Haris Rauf entered the attack in the 7th over.

Colin Munro greeted him with a crisp drive for four, and Farhan finally found his timing with a majestic six over midwicket. A couple of edgy singles followed, but Islamabad began to accelerate. Spinner Sikandar Raza replaces Asif in bowling for the next over

Islamabad United: 52/1 after 7.1 overs (Target 140) Shibzada Farhan 17* Colin Munro 27*

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Asif Afridi continued his impressive spell in the fourth over, cramping Sahibzada Farhan for room and conceding just two runs. Farhan struggled to rotate strike, looking scratchy against the left-arm spinner.

But the momentum shifted in the fifth over as Jahandad Khan's introduction was met with aggression. Colin Munro smashed a four through extra cover, and Farhan finally found his rhythm with a massive six over midwicket to end the over on a high.

Islamabad United: 32/1 after 5.2 overs (Target 140) Shibzada Farhan 10* Colin Munro 15*

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0 1 4 0 0 4 -Colin Munro brings some momentum back for Islamabad with a couple of well-timed boundaries off Shaheen Afridi. One was a classy punch through covers, while the other was drilled straight down the ground.

A mix of aggression and solid defense from Munro as he absorbs pressure after Gous' dismissal. Farhan chips in with a single, but the over belonged to Munro.

Islamabad United: 19/1 after 3.2 overs (Target 140) Shibzada Farhan 4* Colin Munro 9*

BOWLED HIM! A tight over from Asif Afridi, who immediately makes an impact! He breaks through by bowling Andries Gous for 4, who misread the length and played down the wrong line in an attempted slog.

Just a single came off the over, with Sahibzada Farhan picking it up early. Pressure mounting on Islamabad after the early loss while Colin Munro walks in at No. 3

Islamabad United: 8/1 after 2 overs (Target 140) ShibzadaFarhan 2* Colin Munro 0*

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A solid start for Islamabad as they pick up 7 runs off Shaheen Afridi's opening over. Andries Gous looked in good touch, finishing the over with a beautifully timed drive through mid-off for four. Shaheen bowled with decent shape but was slightly wayward, conceding two wides. Sahibzada Farhan got off the mark with a single but looked a bit tentative. No early breakthroughs for Lahore.

Left-arm spinner Asif Afridi bowls the second over.

Islamabad United: 7/0 after 1 over (Target 140)Gous 4*(2), Farhan 1*(4)

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Islamabad United Openers Andries Gous and Shahibzada Farhan are out on the crease to begin the chase of 140 runs while Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi to start with the new ball

Islamabad vs Lahore Live, PSL 2025: Qalandars innings summary

Lahore Qalandars were bowled out for 139 in 19.3 overs, undone by regular strikes from Islamabad United. Abdullah Shafique's brilliant 66 off 38 balls stood out amid the chaos, as wickets tumbled at the other end. Jason Holder claimed 4 crucial scalps, including two in two balls to derail the middle order, while Shadab Khan cleaned up the tail with 3 wickets, including a stumping to end the innings. Despite brief fightbacks from Sikandar Raza and Haris Rauf, the Qalandars fell short of a strong finish.

We'll be back shortly with Islamabad United's chase.

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STUMPED! Shadab Khan wraps things up as Haris Rauf is stumped attempting a wild charge. The leg-spinner pushed it through with pace, and Rauf, already beaten in flight, was miles out of his crease when Azam Khan did the rest behind the stumps. That's the end of the Qalandars innings-bowled out for 139 in 19.3 overs, with Shadab finishing with 3 wickets and Jason Holder earlier picking up 4.

Lahore Qalandars 139 in 19.3 overs

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CAUGHT AT SQUARE LEG! Naseem Shah delivers the knockout punch as Abdullah Shafique departs for a well-made 66 off 38.

Trying to muscle a slower one over the leg-side, he only managed to find Colin Munro at deep backward square leg. With Shafique gone, Lahore Qalandars' hopes of reaching 150 have taken a major hit. Asif Afridi has joined Haris Rauf at the crease.

Lahore Qalandars 134/9 in 18.3 overs Haris Rauf 10* Asif 1*

Jason Holder turned up the pressure in the 17th with a fiery over, picking up his fourth wicket by cleaning up Shaheen Afridi with a clever slower delivery. He also conceded a six and a four, but a no-ball and wide added to the drama. Haris Rauf took advantage, hammering a boundary to end the over.

In the 18th, Riley Meredith kept things tighter with a mix of pace and slower ones, conceding just one boundary.

Lahore Qalandars 133/8 in 18 overs Abdullah Shafique 66* Haris Rauf 9*

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HALF CENTURY! Amid the chaos, Abdullah Shafique stood tall, bringing up a sublime half-century with a flurry of boundaries. He first cut Naseem Shah past point to reach his fifty in style and then followed it up with a crisp punch over mid-off. A wayward bouncer added five wides to the tally as Lahore Qalandars clawed back some momentum. Shafique's 57 off 33 balls has been a lone act of resistance

Lahore Qalandars 113/7 in 16.1 overs Abdullah Shafique 57* Shaheen Afridi 2*

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TWO WICKETS IN TWO BALLS! Lahore Qalandars' innings is spiraling as Jason Holder wrecked them with a double strike in the 15th over. Jahandad Khan miscued a short ball to Meredith, and David Wiese was castled first ball with a late, lazy shot-leaving Holder on a hat-trick. Shaheen Afridi survived it, but the momentum has fully shifted. The Qalandars are now reeling at 95/7 after 15 overs, with Abdullah Shafique stranded amid the collapse while skipper Shaheen Afridi walks in

Lahore Qalandars 95/7 in 15 overs Abdullah Shafique 46* Shaheen Afridi 0*

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OUT! Sikandar Raza tried to break free with two boundaries off Riley Meredith in the 13th over, briefly lifting the scoring rate. But his attacking intent cost him soon after, as Shadab Khan lured him into a slog-sweep that only found Muhammad Shahzad at deep mid-wicket.

It was captain Shadab, who struck in the 14th with a tight over, conceding just two runs and picking up a crucial wicket. Lahore Qalandars are wobbling at 94/5 after 14 overs, with Abdullah Shafique holding one end firm while Jahandad Khan joins him at the crease

Lahore Qalandars 95/5 in 14.2 overs Abdullah Shafique 46* Jahandad Khan 0*

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Lahore Qalandars stage a mini-recovery thanks to a spirited counterattack from Sikandar Raza, who took on Shadab Khan in the 11th over with a blistering four and six. Abdullah Shafique continues to anchor from one end, reaching 42 off 23 balls, while Raza has quickly moved to 15 off 9. After struggling in the powerplay, Qalandars are now 82/4 after 11 overs, showing signs of a comeback through this aggressive partnership.

Imad Wasim put the pressure back with just two runs in the next over!

Lahore Qalandars 84/4 in 12.2 overs Abdullah Shafique 44* Sikandar Raza 15*

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Islamabad United continue to tighten their grip as Lahore Qalandars lose Sam Billings cheaply, slipping to 58/4 after 9 overs. Shadab Khan made an instant impact in his first over, removing Billings with a googly that was mistimed to mid-wicket.

Earlier in the over, Abdullah Shafique kept fighting with a thumping six over cow corner, but United's bowl-first decision continues to be justified as wickets keep tumbling. Sikandar Raza now joins Shafique at the crease.

Lahore Qalandars 61/4 in 9.4 overs Abdullah Shafique 35* Sikandar Raza 1*

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OUT! Islamabad United continue to dictate terms as Lahore Qalandars lose Daryl Mitchell in the 8th over, slipping to 51/3. Imad Wasim was the architect again, outfoxing Mitchell with a slower, tossed-up delivery that led to a mistimed slog and a simple catch for Shadab Khan.

Earlier, Mitchell had briefly counter-attacked with a fine lap shot, but the breakthrough has tilted the momentum further in United's favour. Sam Billings is the new man in, with Abdullah Shafique holding the innings together. Sam Billings is the new man in!

Lahore Qalandars 51/3 in 8 overs Abdullah Shafique 26* Sam Billings 0*

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Islamabad United captain's call to bowl first has been justified, with Lahore Qalandars limping to just 36/2 at the end of the powerplay. Imad Wasim kept things tight in his first over, conceding only four runs with his stump-to-stump lines.

With both openers dismissed early-Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem falling to Meredith and Holder respectively-Qalandars' batting has lacked momentum. Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell are now tasked with reviving the innings after a sluggish start.

Lahore Qalandars 36/2 in 6.2 overs Abdullah Shafique 21* Daryl Mitchell 3*

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CAUGHT BEHIND!Jason Holder made an immediate impact in his first over, removing Mohammad Naeem with a clever back-of-a-length delivery that induced a loose slash and an edge to Azam Khan behind the stumps. Naeem departed for 8 off 11 after a promising start.

Holder mixed his pace well, conceding just two runs and finishing with figures of 1-0-2-1. Daryl Mitchell and Abdullah Shafique were watchful, ensuring no further damage before the powerplay ended.

Lahore Qalandars 32/2 in 5 overs Abdullah Shafique 19* Daryl Mitchell 1*

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Lahore Qalandars bounced back strongly after the early loss of Fakhar Zaman, with Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Naeem showing positive intent. Shafique impressed with elegant strokeplay, driving Meredith for a crisp four and then edging one safely past slip off Naseem for another.

Naeem joined the party with a superb pick-up shot for six over fine leg. Though Meredith bowled with good control (2-0-10-1), Naseem was expensive in his second over, leaking 17 runs.

Lahore Qalandars 30/1 in 4.2 overs Mohammad Naeem 8* Abdullah Shafique 18*

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OUT! Riley Meredith dealt a big early blow to Lahore Qalandars by removing Fakhar Zaman for just 1. The Aussie quick hurried Fakhar with pace and bounce, inducing a top-edge on a pull shot that was safely held by Azam Khan.

Meredith bowled with venom, while Naseem Shah set the tone brilliantly from the other end with a maiden over, beating the bat multiple times and drawing a close LBW shout. Lahore Qalandars were rattled early by Islamabad's pace duo while Abdullah Shafique is the new batter at No. 3.

Lahore Qalandars 5/1 in 2 overs Mohammad Naeem 0* Abdullah Shafique 1*