PSL 2025 - Top PSL Games in the 1st Week

Author: Shimit Mahur
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PSL 2025 will be the 10th season of the league and after 9 successful seasons, Pakistan Super League is expected to reach new heights. A new season of the league is scheduled to begin on 11th April with the first fixture between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Islamabad United is the defending champions as they won the trophy last year. They finished 3rd in the point table but managed to reach the final game. They defeated Multan Sultans to win PSL 2024.
Online betting apps from across the globe will shift their focus towards PSL 2025 because of some top players who are part of the league. There are a few big names who are making their debut in the league and some new faces from Pakistan’s domestic cricket who will be eyeing to make it big by performing exceptionally well in the league.
In this article, we bring you the top fixtures which will take centre stage in the 1st week of the Pakistan Super League.
1) Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars - 15th April
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars is a rivalry between two of the biggest cities in Pakistan. It is a rivalry that stands between the two oldest cities in the country and they both are the trade and business centers for Pakistan. Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2025 will take place on 15th April at the National Bank Stadium. Karachi Kings have won the PSL trophy once in 2020 and they have never been part of the finals except that season. Lahore Qalandars have won the trophy twice in the 10 years of time and they have been runner-ups once.
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars - Head To Head
Karachi Kings |
Matches (19) |
Lahore Qalandars |
13 |
Wins |
6 |
6 |
Loss |
13 |
163.2 |
Average Runs |
152.1 |
196 |
Maximum Runs |
190 |
116 |
Minimum Runs |
110 |
2) Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars - 11th April
Two of the strongest teams in the history of the Pakistan Super League, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars will meet on the first day of the league. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the event and the fixture is expected to be a thrilling game. Islamabad United have won the PSL trophy and they won their 3rd trophy in the previous edition. Lahore Qalandars are just one step behind Islamabad United with 2 PSL trophies. Defeating the defending champions in the first game can be a huge boost in the confidence of the Lahore Qalandars for the PSL league stage.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars - Head To Head
Islamabad United |
Matches (19) |
Lahore Qalandars |
10 |
Wins |
9 |
9 |
Loss |
10 |
157.9 |
Average Runs |
166.6 |
238 |
Maximum Runs |
226 |
90 |
Minimum Runs |
121 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars - Winning Odds
Islamabad United |
Lahore Qalandars |
|
1xBet |
1.728 |
2.185 |
Parimatch |
1.7 |
2.15 |
Melbet |
1.728 |
2.185 |
1Win |
1.67 |
2.09 |
3) Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans - 16th April
Islamabad United met Multan Sultans in the final fixture of PSL 2024 and defeated them to lift the trophy for the third time. The dream of Multan Sultans was over before they could do anything about it. However, Multan Sultans reached the 4th consecutive final last year and that showcases that the Sultans are the strongest team in the league. They are coming out as the runner-ups in the league for the past 3 seasons. Facing Islamabad United on 16th April will be time for real revenge for the Sultans. Islamabad United, on the other hand, would like to continue their supremacy over Multan Sultans in their first meeting at the league stage.
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans - Head To Head
Islamabad United |
Matches (16) |
Multan Sultans |
8 |
Wins |
8 |
8 |
Loss |
8 |
152.6 |
Average Runs |
156.6 |
232 |
Maximum Runs |
228 |
91 |
Minimum Runs |
94 |
PSL 2025 - Complete Schedule
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time (IST) |
April 11 |
Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
April 12 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs. Quetta Gladiators |
Rawalpindi |
2:30 PM |
April 12 |
Karachi Kings vs. Multan Sultans |
Karachi |
8:30 PM |
April 13 |
Quetta Gladiators vs. Lahore Qalandars |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
April 14 |
Islamabad United vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
April 15 |
Karachi Kings vs. Lahore Qalandars |
Karachi |
8:30 PM |
April 16 |
Islamabad United vs. Multan Sultans |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
April 18 |
Karachi Kings vs. Quetta Gladiators |
Karachi |
8:30 PM |
April 19 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultans |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
April 20 |
Karachi Kings vs. Islamabad United |
Karachi |
8:30 PM |
April 21 |
Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
Karachi |
8:30 PM |
April 22 |
Multan Sultans vs. Lahore Qalandars |
Multan |
8:30 PM |
April 23 |
Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United |
Multan |
8:30 PM |
April 24 |
Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
April 25 |
Quetta Gladiators vs. Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
April 26 |
Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
April 27 |
Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
April 29 |
Quetta Gladiators vs. Multan Sultans |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
April 30 |
Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
May 1 |
Multan Sultans vs. Karachi Kings |
Multan |
2:30 PM |
May 1 |
Lahore Qalandars vs. Quetta Gladiators |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
May 2 |
Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
May 3 |
Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
May 4 |
Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
8:30 PM |
May 5 |
Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi |
Multan |
8:30 PM |
May 7 |
Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
May 8 |
Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
May 9 |
Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
May 10 |
Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators |
Multan |
2:30 PM |
May 10 |
Islamabad United v Karachi Kings |
Rawalpindi |
8:30 PM |
May 13 |
Qualifier 1 – 1st vs 2nd |
Rawalpindi |
7:00 PM |
May 14 |
Eliminator 1 – 3rd vs 4th |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
May 16 |
Eliminator 2 – Loser Qualifier vs Winner Eliminator 1 |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
May 18 |
PSL Final – TBD vs TBD |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
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