PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League, 2025 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Match – 21 | May 01 – Can QG dominate LQ in this fixture?

LQ vs QG Match Analysis

The 21st fixture of the Pakistan Super League 2025, featuring Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators, is scheduled to be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on May 1, 2025, with the action set to begin at 9:00 PM BST.

Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by a commanding 88 runs in Lahore on Wednesday to begin the group round.

The scenario is now set for an exciting match between two in-form teams looking to challenge Islamabad United’s lead in the standings following Quetta Gladiators’ decisive 10-wicket victory over Multan Sultans on Tuesday.

Even though LQ will have home advantage, QG comes into the game having won three straight, thus Thursday night’s matchup at Gaddafi Stadium could be intriguing.

LQ vs QG Team Preview & Squads

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars may have entered Wednesday’s clash with low expectations from their supporters, despite having won their previous match, but they spectacularly rose to the occasion.

Facing an undefeated Islamabad United side, the Qalandars delivered a statement performance, dismantling the league leaders with an emphatic 88-run victory.

While none of the top six batters reached a half-century, each contributed at least 22 runs, with Fakhar Zaman leading the way with 44. Late-innings acceleration from Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza provided crucial momentum that Lahore will look to carry into their next outing.

Lahore’s bowling attack, widely regarded as their main strength, lived up to its reputation. All but one of their six bowlers claimed wickets, with standout performances from Raza (3/20) and Haris Rauf (4/31), both of whom will take plenty of confidence into the upcoming fixture.

Lahore Qalandars Squads

Lahore Qalandars Squads

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

Quetta Gladiators

Despite facing a more difficult test against the Lahore Qalandars, the Quetta Gladiators will enter Friday’s match full of confidence following a strong performance in their most recent game.

Khurram Shahzad led the charge with the ball, taking 4 for 23 in the comprehensive win over Multan Sultans. He was well supported by Mohammad Wasim (2/18) and Faheem Ashraf (2/21), as Quetta bowled out Multan for just 89 in 17 overs.

Even though Mohammad Amir (0/14) and Abrar Ahmed (0/13) went wicketless, their exceptional economy rates — both under 5.00 — will give them confidence going into this high-profile encounter.

With the bat, openers Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen chased down the target without losing a wicket, and Quetta still has considerable batting firepower in reserve, including Rilee Rossouw, Kusal Mendis, and Mark Chapman.

Quetta Gladiators Squads

Quetta Gladiators Squads

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

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators outfield report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Even though there won’t be a significant drop in temperature throughout the game, we still anticipate that both teams will opt to bat first because the second innings will be cooler.

Lahore will see some cloud cover during Thursday night, and by the end of the day, the temperature will have dropped from 34 to 29 degrees. Additionally, the humidity won’t rise above 40%.

Though the intelligent and skilled bowlers can still pose a threat to the hitters, this is a great batting pitch. at the first innings of this match at Lahore, a par score will be at least 195.

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 matches, LQ won 3 games and QG won the others.

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that Lahore Qalandars have a 57% chance of winning.