The grand finale of the Pakistan Super League 2025 is set to unfold at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday as the resurgent Lahore Qalandars lock horns with the red-hot Quetta Gladiators. With both sides brimming with confidence, this promises to be a high-octane battle for the coveted PSL trophy.
Road to the Final
Lahore Qalandars booked their place in the final with a dominant 95-run victory over Islamabad United in Eliminator 2. A blistering start by Mohammad Naeem and a classy knock from Kusal Perera powered Lahore to a massive total, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi, dismantled Islamabad’s batting order.
Quetta Gladiators, meanwhile, punched their ticket to the final after defeating the same opponent in Qualifier 1. Dinesh Chandimal, Faheem Ashraf, and Finn Allen provided the firepower with the bat, while the bowling unit, led by Usman Tariq and Mohammad Amir, did just enough to secure a 30-run win.
Team Previews
Quetta Gladiators have looked balanced throughout the tournament, winning five games on the bounce heading into the final. Hasan Nawaz remains their top scorer with 323 runs, while experienced heads like Rilee Rossouw and Dinesh Chandimal bring calm to the middle order. Saud Shakeel’s captaincy has been tactically sharp, and with Abrar Ahmed leading the spin department and 16 wickets to his name, they’ll be confident of securing their second PSL title as they made into the final after such a long time
Lahore Qalandars, are eyeing a third PSL trophy. Fakhar Zaman (428 runs) continues to be the batting mainstay, while contributions from Abdullah Shafique and Kusal Perera have added depth. With Shaheen Afridi and Rishad Hossain combining for 28 wickets this season, Lahore’s bowling looks lethal on paper.
Probable Playing XI:
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (C), Chandimal (wk), Finn Allen, Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Wasim Jnr.
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Afridi (C), Perera (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Shakib ul Hasan, Asif Ali, Rajapaksa, Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Salman Mirza.
Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has been a batting paradise with an average first innings score of 180. Expect a high-scoring contest under clear skies on Sunday evening. The chances of rain are there as well as the practice session for the final had been cancelled due to thunder and dust storm in Lahore yesterday.
Head-to-Head record:
In their head-to-head encounters in the Pakistan Super League, both teams have been evenly matched, with each winning 9 out of the 18 matches they’ve played so far.
Moreover, In their last four meetings, Quetta has edged Lahore 2-1, with one game washed out.
Given the form of both sides, expect a close contest. Look out for special bets on top scorers like Fakhar Zaman or Hasan Nawaz, and wicket-takers like Shaheen Afridi or Abrar Ahmed.
Prediction:
Given Lahore has beaten both Karachi and Islamabad effortlessly, the momentum is on their side and hence they are favourites to win this final.
Where to watch:
Pakistan (TV): A Sports HD, PTV Sports
Pakistan (Live Streaming): tapmad, Tamasha, Daraz, myco, bogn
UK: Sky Sports, Geo News (Sky 734)
North America: Willow
Africa: SuperSport
MENA Region: myco
Bangladesh: T Sports
Sri Lanka & Afghanistan: Sony Sports Network
Rest of the World: Sports Central
