Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Match Prediction, pitch, squad, and weather conditions
Match 23 will take place between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at the historical Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Saturday, May 3, as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) goes ahead with its action in 2025. The teams are eager for these points as the league stage approaches its end. Here we will discuss Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United.
Read more: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United.
Match Details
- Scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025: USA PT-8:00 AM / USA. ET-11:00 AM / UK-4:00 PM
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
- Weather expectations: 31c or 87.8°F, sunny
- Broadcasting: USA: Willow TV / UK: Sky Sports & Geo News
Squads for today’s match
Quetta Gladiators
- Saud Shakeel(C)
- Finn Allen
- Mark Chapman
- Abrar Ahmad
- Mohammad Amir
- Rilee Rossouw
- Akeal Hosein
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Faheem Ashraf
- Khawaja Nafay
- Usman Tariq
- Haseebullah Khan
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mohammad Zeeshan
- Danish Aziz
- Kusal Mendis
- Sean Abbott
- Kyle Jamieson
- Hasan Nawaz
- Shoaib Malik
- Ali Majid.
Islamabad United
- Shadab Khan (C)
- Naseem Shah
- Matthew Short
- Azam Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Jason Holder
- Haider Ali
- Salman Ali Agha
- Benjamin Dwarshuis
- Colin Munro
- Rumman Raees
- Andries Gous
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Salman Irshad
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Riley Meredith
- Hunain Shah
- Saad Masood
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Muhammad Shahzad
Prediction
The Quetta Gladiators were on the back of a three-match winning streak in the 2025 Pakistan Super League season before entering this one with no result against Lahore Qalandars, a match in which they conceded 111-3 against Lahore in 11.3 overs before rain affected the match.
Islamabad United had started the season like a hurricane: they won five in a row to begin with; however, they came into this match with two successive losses. They lost the last match to Peshawar Zalmi just yesterday by six wickets after putting up a score of 143-9 in their allotted 20 overs, whereas they surrendered the match in just 16.4 overs.
The Quetta Gladiators were on a pretty good run and might consider themselves quite lucky to get awarded a point for the washout on Sunday, given that this came after they had started poorly with the ball. The way Islamabad has been losing its last few games, siding with Quetta might be the best option.
Tip: Quetta Gladiators will win
Weather Forecast
Lahore is said to have hot and humid conditions for the match hours. There is no threat of rain, which means that a complete 20-over affair is guaranteed. Dew may come into play later in the evening and could also affect the teams’ strategies regarding batting and bowling orders.
Pitch Report
The track at Gaddafi Stadium has behaved well toward the batters, especially at night. The average score in the first innings in a couple of matches has been around 186, and the chasing sides have been the winning side most of the time. The prevalence of dew in evening matches makes it hard to defend totals, which for they reason prefers to chase after winning the toss.
Conclusion
Match 23 of the tournament will feature an exciting clash between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Quetta Gladiators come into this match with positive momentum, having won three consecutive matches, followed by a washout. On the other hand, Islamabad United is aiming to recover from a challenging phase, having faced two consecutive losses. The conditions are favorable for chasing teams, with clear weather predicted, which could give Quetta Gladiators a slight advantage in this encounter.
FAQ’s
Who is predicted to win the match?
Quetta Gladiators are tipped to win due to better recent form.
What are the pitch conditions at Gaddafi Stadium?
Batting-friendly with a first-innings average of 186; dew favors chasing teams.
Will the weather affect the match?
No, sunny conditions are expected with no rain threat.
