Lahore Qalandars (LAH) and Quetta Gladiators (QUE) will play against each other in the fourth match of the 2025 PSL. The match will be held on April 13 at 8:00 PM (PST) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

The Quetta Gladiators will play the Lahore Qalandars in the fourth match of the 2025 Pakistan Super League. This match will be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

In the opening match, the QUE easily thrashed Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs as a result of an impressive team effort. Abrar Ahmed was named Player of the Match due to his exceptional performance. Lahore Qalandars, meanwhile, lost to Islamabad United in an imbalance one-sided contest by 8 wickets. They will look for a turnaround in the match against Quetta.

Both squads have some of the top talent in the world. As much as LAH has some of the great Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and more among its players, QUE has Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Abrar Ahmed, and more. Be prepared to see a war of bat against ball that comes close in result.

Match Preview

Quetta Gladiators

Saud Shakeel's side made a promising beginning to the season. They defeated Peshawar Zalmi in their opening game by 80 runs. The batsmen played well, and the bowlers maintained their total well. Their opponents are not very confident, and Shakeel is hoping to capitalize on this chance to consolidate their position in the points table.

Finn Allen and Saud Shakeel shared an 88-run partnership in the previous game, and the team hopes for the same kind of start from their opening batsmen. The middle order batted nicely, and Hasan Nawaz, Rilee Rossouw, and Kusal Mendis will attempt to make partnerships. Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, and Kyle Jamieson enhance the stroke play of the team and make it powerful.

Mohammad Amir played superbly in the previous match, and the team is expecting him and Kyle Jamieson to deliver early breakthroughs. Abrar Ahmed is the team's main player and, along with Usman Tariq, needs to keep the pressure on. Malik and Ashraf will increase the attack and attempt to keep the Qalandars under pressure.

Lahore Qalandars

Shaheen Afridi and his team are under pressure in their second match. After last year's poor performance, the team would have hoped for a better start. However, last season's problems came back to haunt them, as they lost to Islamabad United by eight wickets. Afridi wants a more determined performance from his players to avoid a repeat of last season's fate.

Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem failed to score any runs in the last match, and their performance at the top of the batting order will be crucial to the team's success. Abdullah Shafique performed well and, along with Daryl Mitchell and Sam Billings, must score more runs in the middle order. Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, and Jahandad Khan are powerful hitters, and the team expects them to score more runs in the lower middle order.

Shaheen Afridi, along with Asif Afridi, must lead from the front and take early wickets. The bowling attack struggled in the middle overs in the last match, and the team expects better performances from Haris Rauf and Jahandad Khan. Sikandar Raza and David Wiese will have to perform well in the supporting role, as the Quetta Gladiators' batsmen are in good form.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is quite lively and tends to change as the match progresses. In the early phases, you can expect a solid, consistent pace and bounce. Historically, the ground staff have employed some creative techniques like terrace heaters, massive fans, and windbreaks to dry the pitch and make it more conducive to spin.

Toss Prediction

Historically, most teams have managed to rack up runs in Rawalpindi, but defending a score has proven to be quite a challenge. Both captains will definitely keep this in mind when it comes time for the coin toss, with the winning side likely opting to bowl first.

Weather Report

Sunday in Rawalpindi will be hot, even at night. There will also be some humidity. Rain is not expected to be a problem.

Head to Head

Interestingly, three out of the last five encounters between these two teams have gone the way of the Lahore Qalandars. However, the Quetta Gladiators managed to turn the tables last season with two impressive victories.

Venue Details

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a fantastic venue for batsmen to really showcase their skills, thanks to its lively wicket that provides great bounce and pace. However, fast bowlers might find it a bit challenging here, as the pitch doesn’t offer much assistance. On the other hand, spinners tend to thrive, as the ball tends to grip the surface and spin sharply.

Match Prediction

The Lahore Qalandars faced some difficulties in their last match, as their batting lineup seemed to hold back and struggled to build momentum. For them to succeed in this upcoming game, they’ll need to adopt a more aggressive approach at the crease. Meanwhile, the Quetta Gladiators boast a solid batting lineup, and their top order is currently in great form. Given their recent performances, it looks like the Gladiators might be the favorites heading into this match.

Quetta Gladiators for the win!

Betting Tips

The Lahore Qalandars haven't exactly hit the ground running in the 2025 PSL season. They fell short of bowling their full 20 overs against Islamabad United and had a tough time defending their score. Meanwhile, the Quetta Gladiators are looking like the team to beat, especially considering their recent performances and the struggles of their opponents. When it comes to the win rate between QG and LQ, it's 53% in favor of QG.

Bet on QG.

Probable Playing XI

Quetta Gladiators Playing XI

Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Kyle Jamieson, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Lahore Qalandars Playing XI

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Jahandad Khan, David Wiese, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi.

Top Fantasy Picks Dream11 Prediction

Quetta Gladiators Key Players

Finn Allen has been in top shape for New Zealand in the shorter version and is a good captain for this game.

Mohammad Amir was an excellent bowler last season for Quetta Gladiators. He was the top wicket-taker with 14 wickets during the season.

Saud Shakeel made 323 runs in ten games last year and, being a left-hander, will be an important player at the top.

Lahore Qalandars Key Players

Daryl Mitchell is making his PSL debut and is in great touch. He has played well under these conditions. He is a safe choice.

Shaheen Afridi is a great bowler and took 14 wickets last season. He is a good batsman as well, which makes him a best choice.

Haris Rauf was the Lahore Qalandars' star bowler during last season. He was his team's highest wicket-taker with 24 wickets.