PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League 2025 | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | Match 23 | May 03 – Can QG win this match against IU? 

QG vs IU Match Analysis

The 23rd Match of the Pakistan Super League between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators will occur today, May 03, 2025, in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 9:00 PM. Quetta Gladiators have bounced back well with 4 wins and a no-result from 7 games. QG’s net run rate of 1.034 highlights their dominance in key matches this season.

Islamabad United have shown strong form this season, winning 5 of their 7 matches. IU’s consistent top-order batting and balanced bowling attack have been key to maintaining a solid run rate.

QG vs IU Team Preview & Squads

Quetta Gladiators

In the batting lineup, Quetta Gladiators will rely heavily on in-form opener Sahibzada Farhan, along with Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, and Shadab Khan to contribute the majority of the runs. Sahibzada Farhan has been the standout performer for Islamabad United with the bat, leading the scoring charts with 281 runs across seven innings.

On the bowling front, Islamabad will count on the efforts of Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, and Shadab Khan to make an impact. In their last outing, United’s bowling trio of Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, and Ben Dwarshuis delivered disciplined performances, each picking up a wicket.

Quetta Gladiators Squads 

Quetta Gladiators

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

Islamabad United

In the batting department, Islamabad United will count on key players such as Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw, Finn Allen, Kusal Mendis, and Mark Chapman to provide the majority of the runs. For Quetta Gladiators, skipper Saud Shakeel has led from the front, amassing 173 runs in seven matches to emerge as the team’s top run-scorer this season.

In terms of bowling, Quetta will rely on Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim, and Mohammad Zeeshan to secure crucial breakthroughs throughout the innings. Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has been the standout performer with the ball, claiming 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.71, making him the team’s leading wicket-taker so far.

Islamabad United Squads 

Islamabad United

Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Saad Masood, Colin Munro, Haider Ali, Rumman Raees, Jason Holder, Salman Irshad, Matthew Short, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shahzad, Azam Khan, Ben Dwarshuis, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Andries Gous    

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United outfield report 

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

For teams batting first, Gaddafi Cricket Stadium has proven to be an excellent ground. The game on Saturday is expected to have ideal weather, with clear skies in the evening. In the T20 Format, the average first innings total at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium is approximately 163 runs. In a round-robin match played last season, Multan Sultans scored an incredible 214 runs against Lahore Qalandars, the highest total ever recorded. 

QG vs IU Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 matches, QG won 1 and IU won 3. 

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Quetta Gladiators have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.