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LAH vs QUE Head to Head in PSL: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators H2H Record, Stats & Results Ahead Of PSL 2025 Match 21

LAH vs QUE Head to Head in PSL: The Pakistan Super League’s drama reaches new heights as Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators meet for a critical face-off in Match 21 of the PSL 2025 at the dazzling Gaddafi Stadium.

Known for their fiercely competitive showdowns, both teams arrive with matching ambitions—to power their way into the top half of the table and gain momentum at just the right phase of the tournament.

LAH vs QUE

The Qalandars, boasting a blend of dynamic youth and seasoned internationals, are eager to dazzle their passionate local support. Quetta, meanwhile, with a line-up brimming with all-round match-winners and overseas stardust, is ready to maintain their grip on historical supremacy and recent momentum. As these two storied teams lock horns, the PSL stage is set for another colourful display of cricketing excellence.

LAH vs QUE Match Details

    • Date: 01st May, 2025
    • Time: 8:30 PM
    • Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
    • Broadcast: Sony Sports Network

LAH vs QUE Pitch and Weather Conditions

Cricket under lights at Gaddafi Stadium promises a feast for the batters. A newly relaid and even wicket means easier stroke play, a high-scoring outfield, and true bounce throughout the night. Pacers will enjoy some movement in the opening overs but must adapt swiftly as the ball begins to skid onto the bat. Spinners and seamers with adept variation could extract some reward in the middle overs.

Expect sultry conditions with the temperature hovering around 29–30°C and humidity building up to 59% late in the evening. Cloud cover will be substantial, and a stiff breeze will add a twist, with no rain anticipated. Air quality, however, remains a concern, and dew could play its part in the final overs. The team winning the toss might prefer to chase, trusting the even surface to stay true throughout.

LAH vs QUE Head to Head Record

Statistic Lahore Qalandars Quetta Gladiators
Matches Played 18 18
Wins 9 9
Highest Score 209 207
Lowest Score 100 98
Avg Runs (bat 1st) 179.6 155.1
Avg Runs (bat 2nd) 132.8 136.2
Most Recent Winner Gladiators

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Key Stats & Results

Top Batting Performers Runs Top Bowling Performers Wickets
Fakhar Zaman 442 Haris Rauf 13
Sarfraz Ahmed 357 Shaheen Afridi 13
Jason Roy 338 Mohammad Nawaz 13
Umar Akmal 201 David Wiese 8
Mohammad Nawaz 197 Mohammad Hasnain 7

LAH vs QUE Team Preview

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars will enter this clash under the inspiring leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Their top order revolves around the fireworks of Fakhar Zaman and the solidity of Abdullah Shafique, ably supported by the experienced Kusal Perera and England’s Sam Billings. All-rounders Sikandar Raza and David Wiese bring power and guile to the middle, making Qalandars a formidable batting side.

The bowling will be spearheaded by the fiery Shaheen Afridi alongside fellow speedster Haris Rauf and precocious Zaman Khan. In recent outings, Qalandars have struggled to finish close games but showed sparks of a turnaround, with Fakhar Zaman smashing a commanding 74 in their last fixture and Shaheen Afridi rattling opposition top-orders. Their challenge is to combine batting depth with disciplined bowling to snap Quetta’s stronghold.

Expect the Qalandars, cheered on by their loyal Lahore fans, to target early wickets and set or chase a daunting total on a pitch made for run feasts.

Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators, under Saud Shakeel’s resourceful captaincy, have drawn on both overseas flair and local resilience to carve out crucial wins. Their batting is top-heavy with Finn Allen and Rilee Rossouw offering blistering starts, while Kusal Mendis and Shoaib Malik add experience and stability. Faheem Ashraf’s form lower down assures both late fireworks and control with the ball.

The spin wizardry of Abrar Ahmed and seam of Mohammad Amir are key in harnessing Lahore’s typically flat pitch, with Akeal Hosein and Sean Abbott giving tactical bowling options. In their last game, Finn Allen’s rapid 52 and Faheem Ashraf’s all-round heroics sealed a critical victory as they successfully chased a big total with composure.

Having beaten Lahore twice in the last two meetings, Quetta will look to extend their purple patch and keep their campaign surging forward.

Key Players

Lahore Qalandars

    • Fakhar Zaman (last match: 74 runs) – explosive at the top, holds the record for most runs in H2H
    • Shaheen Afridi – captain, lethal upfront and at the death (joint leading wicket-taker in this rivalry)
    • Sikandar Raza – can change games with both bat and ball
    • Sam Billings – reliable middle-order anchor and sharp wicketkeeper

Quetta Gladiators

    • Finn Allen (last match: 52 runs) – provides cracking starts
    • Saud Shakeel – captain, tactical and steady in the middle
    • Faheem Ashraf – impactful all-rounder (key with both bat and ball last match)
    • Abrar Ahmed – mystery spinner, controls the middle overs

Team News

Lahore Qalandars remain injury-free and are likely to field their strongest XI. Quetta Gladiators are set to continue with their winning combination, with all overseas stars available and no new concerns.

Lahore Qalandars Squad

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

Quetta Gladiators Squad

Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Haseebullah, Khawaja Nafay, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Zeeshan, Hasan Nawaz, Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik, Ali Majid

Story first published: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:10 [IST]
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