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QG vs LQ Match Analysis

The grand finale of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2025 is set to feature a riveting clash between the Lahore Qalandars and the Quetta Gladiators. Scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, the match will commence at 7:30 PM local time at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This highly anticipated showdown marks the culmination of a season characterized by intense competition and remarkable performances.

Quetta Gladiators delivered a superb performance in Qualifier 1 to defeat Islamabad United and reach their fourth PSL final. Captain Saud Shakeel will be counting on his team to bring their best and secure a second title for the Gladiators.

Lahore Qalandars, the two-time PSL champions, cruised to a dominant 95-run victory over Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 to book their spot in the final. Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi will be aiming to lead his team to a third title with another top performance in the grand finale.

QG vs LQ Team Preview & Squads

Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators secured a solid 30-run victory over Islamabad United in the Qualifier to book their place in the PSL 2025 final.

With the bat, the team will rely heavily on young sensation Hasan Nawaz, their leading run-scorer this season with 323 runs in 11 matches. He’s been ably supported by Rilee Rossouw, who has notched up 250 runs in 10 games at an average of 35.71. Captain Saud Shakeel has also made useful contributions, scoring 233 runs in 11 matches, including a half-century.

In the Qualifier, Dinesh Chandimal starred with the bat, scoring a quickfire 48 off 28 balls, while all-rounder Faheem Ashraf added valuable runs with a blazing 45 off just 23 deliveries. Opener Finn Allen also set the tone early with an aggressive 41 off 27 balls.

On the bowling front of QG, spinner Abrar Ahmed has been the standout performer, leading the team’s wicket tally with 16 scalps in 11 games. He will be supported by the pace trio of Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Wasim Jr., who will be key to delivering breakthroughs in the final.

Quetta Gladiators Squads 

Quetta Gladiators

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

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars cruised to a dominant 95-run victory over Islamabad United in the knockout clash, driven by standout performances from Mohammad Naeem, Kusal Perera, Salman Mirza, and Rishad Hossain. Fakhar Zaman has led the batting charts for Qalandars, amassing 428 runs in 12 matches at an average of 35.66. Abdullah Shafique has also impressed with 349 runs, including three fifties, at an average of 31.72.

In the knockout game, Kusal Perera delivered a fluent 61 off 35 balls, striking seven fours and two sixes, while opener Mohammad Naeem hammered a quickfire 50 off just 25 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries and two sixes. On the bowling front of LQ, Shaheen Shah Afridi remains the spearhead with 16 wickets in 12 matches. He’s been well supported by left-arm pacer Rishad Hossain, who has claimed 12 wickets this season.

Lahore Qalandars Squads 

Lahore Qalandars

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

Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars outfield report 

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Both teams will be hoping to win the crucial toss, bat first, and score more than 200 runs because it’s the finals. The match on Sunday is expected to have clear skies in the evening. Around 180 runs are scored in the first inning on average at Gaddafi Stadium during the current PSL.  

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

In their last 5 matches, QG won 2 and LQ won 2. 

Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Quetta Gladiators have a 56% 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.