Islamabad United Vs Lahore Qalandars Highlights, PSL 2025: Colin Munro Hits 50 As ISU Beat LHQ In Rawalpindi

There you go! Islamabad United kick-off PSL 2025 proceedings with a thumping 8-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi. A routine win at the end after losing Andries Gous early on. Colin Munro was the star of the show with an unbeaten 59 runs.

LHQ 139 (19.2)

ISU 143/2 (17.4)

Islamabad United won by 8 wickets

Islamabad United Squad: Colin Munro, Haider Ali, Rassie van der Dussen, Salman Agha, Azam Khan(w), Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Shadab Khan(c), Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Rumman Raees, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Saad Masood, Hunain Shah, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Short, Mohammad Nawaz

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

Islamabad United have won the toss and opted to bowl.

Islamabad United: Andries Gous,Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan(w), Shadab Khan(c), Jason Holder, Muhammad Shahzad, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Naeem, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Shaheen Afridi(c), Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

• Matches Played: 19

• Islamabad United Won: 10

• Lahore Qalandars Won: 9

Lahore Qalandars' openers Fakhar Zaman & Mohammad Naeem are at the crease as the will face the first ball from Naseem Shah.

A watchful start from the LHQ openers, with no boundary yet on the board. Naseem Shah and co are making full use of the early swinging conditions.

Riley Meredith has struck in the second over to send back the dangerous Fakhar Zaman who walks back for 1 run. The left-hander knicked one back to the keeper, for an easy take as United took the evening's first wicket.

Score after 2 overs

LHQ 5/1

A slow start for Lahore Qalandars as Jason Holder dismissed Mohammad Naeem with United making most of the early conditions. This is a dream start for Islamabad after they chose to bowl first.

Score after 5 overs

LHQ 32/2

The Qalandars have Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell out there in the middle with the Kiwi all-rounder making his PSL debut. They will rely on the experienced duo to get them to safer ground after a torrid start.

Score after 7 overs

LHQ 45/2

LHQ are in early trouble after losing Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell in consecutive overs as Islamabad United made inroads and make sure they restricted the Qalandars.

Score after 10 overs

LHQ 68/4

Pakistan cricket team T20I skipper Abdullah Shafique is key for LHQ in this crucial period, if they are to get somewhere around 150-run target. He is batting on 44 and is well supported by ZIM's Sikandar Raza.

Score after 13 overs

LHQ 92/4

Lahore Qalandars are all over the place and find themselves seven down against Islamabad United with Jason Holder impressing on his PSL debut. The West Indian bowler found himself on a hat-trick after dismissing Jahandad Khan and David Wiese on successive deliveries.

Score after 15 overs

LHQ 95/7

The Qalandars' innings is faltering at Rawalpindi with Jason Holder making most of the damage. The former West Indies skipper picked up four wickets on his PSL debut as LHQ find themselves reeling. However, Abdullah Shafique's 64 is the saving grace for them.

Score after 17 overs

LHQ 126/8

Jason Holder's 4/26 helped Islamabad United restrict Lahore Qalandars to 139 in Rawalpindi in the PSL 2025 opening fixture. Abdullah Shafique's 38-ball 66 was the only saving grace for LHQ in their first innings.

LHQ 139 (19.2 Overs)

Islamabad United begin the run-chase of 140 against Lahore Qalandars with Andries Gous and Sahibzada Farhan out at the crease.

Andries Gous was dismissed by Asif Afridi in the second over for 4 runs as LHQ made a brilliant start in the second innings as they look to defend 140 runs target.

Score after 3 overs

ISU 17/1

After the early wicket, ISU have settled down in the run-chase mostly thanks to Colin Munro and Sahibzada Farhan. Islamabad United need 108 runs in 90 balls and have nine wickets in hand in pursuit of 140.

Score after 5 overs

ISU 32/1

LHQ need to see the back of Colin Munro if they are to get back into the game. The Kiwi southpaw is playing a crucial knock here, alongside Sahibzada Farhan and could put ISU in the driver's seat with few more shots.

Score after 7 overs

ISU 51/1

Islamabad United need 71 runs in 60 balls with Colin Munro going nicely with his innings. 10 overs left but it feels LHQ need a spark from somewhere if they are to get back in this game. They did lose the wicket of Sahibzada Farhan but it did not derail United's momentum in the run-chase.

Score after 10 overs

ISU 69-2

Islamabad United need 39 runs in 42 balls and mostly it has come off David Wiese's over who was hammered by ISU batters. The Namibia all-rounder gave away 17 runs in his first over as LHQ felt the heat. The game is well within ISU's hands and will need a major collapse if they are to lose it from here.

Score after 13 overs

ISU 101/2

Salman Agha and Colin Munro have put on a 50-plus stand for the third wicket as Islamabad United inch towards victory in the opening fixture of PSL 2025. They need 23 runs and have eight wickets in hand. Should be a walk in the park.

Score after 15 overs

ISU 117/2

I feel toss doesn’t matter in the game, it was the first game so it라이브 바카라 not the end of the world, we will give our best in the next game. First game is always tough for every team, we will try to improve in the next games. Really happy for Shafique, he is the future of Pakistan cricket and happy for Asif Afridi as well, he is a brilliant bowler. I can’t say anything about them, they (Islamabad United) are the best. We always talk about positive things and hopefully, we will bounce back in the next game.

T20 cricket, you need to execute the plans and the bowling was very good today. I worked so hard on my bowling, if I do well as a bowler, it only benefits my team. It came out well, hopefully it stays long, for both the team and for Pakistan as well. I think you need to rest as well, we don't have international cricket and are playing PSL. Hopefully, we'll get some form when we go back to play for Pakistan. Pindi has been an amazing stadium, the crowd love and support us, it's our opportunity to do well and give the love back to them.