IU vs LQ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | PSL 2025 | Match 1

In the first match of the Pakistan Super League 2025, Islamabad United will take on Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Friday, April 11, 2025.

IU vs LQ Match Details:

IU vs LQ Pitch Report and Today's Weather Report

IU vs LQ Match Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

IU vs LQ Pitch Report: Looking at the wicket of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, it appears fresh since the entire ground was renovated during the Champions Trophy 2025. It looks very batting-friendly, with plenty of runs likely. The fresh and bouncy surface will allow the ball to come onto the bat easily, making stroke play efficient for batters.

However, in the second innings, the pitch is expected to start turning due to slight dryness, which will help spinners grip the ball and create problems for the batters. The first-innings average score on this ground is 170 runs, so the team batting first needs to post around 170 to make the match competitive. While batters have a fantastic opportunity to score big due to the favorable conditions, spinners will also play a crucial role in the later part of the game.

IU vs LQ Weather Report: The weather conditions at this ground may not be ideal for cricket. On match day, the temperature is forecast to be around 28°C with a cloudy sky, and there might be chances of rain in the evening. This is not good news for both teams and players, as there is a possibility of interruptions during play.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium score records:

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Playing 11 & Impact Players

IU Possible Playing XI

Colin Munro, Haider Ali, Rassie van der Dussen, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Alex Carey (wk), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Ben Dwarshius, Naseem Shah, Rumman Raees.

IU Impact Players

Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan

LQ Possible Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings (wk), David Wiese, Momim Qamar, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

LQ Possible Playing XI

Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Sikandar Raza, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

IU vs LQ Match Preview

Islamabad United will face Lahore Qalandars in the first match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Islamabad United (IU) Team Updates

Opening Batters:
Colin Munro and Haider Ali will open the innings for Islamabad United.

One Down Batter:
Rassie van der Dussen is one of the most skilled batters from IU who will lead the team’s batting department.

Middle Order Batters:
Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan will solidify the middle order with their explosive batting.

WicketKeeper:
Alex Carey will provide finishing touches in the death overs.

Spin Bowlers:
Imad Wasim is the left-arm off-spinner who has the ability to restrict the runs and provide important breakthroughs in the middle overs.

Pace Bowlers:
Jason Holder, Ben Dwarshius, Naseem Shah, and Rumman Raees are the frontline pace bowlers of the team.

Lahore Qalandars (LQ) Team Updates

Opening Batters:
Abdullah Shafique and Asif Ali will take charge of the Lahore Qalandars’ batting department while opening the innings.

One Down Batter:
Fakhar Zaman is an experienced batter who will stabilize the team's batting at number three.

Middle Order Batters:
Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza are the two foreign picks who will lead their team's middle overs at bat.

WicketKeeper:
Sam Billings is a dynamic batter who can hit big shots and take charge of bowlers in the death overs.

Spin Bowlers:
Momin Qamar is the only left-arm off-spin option in the team.

Pace Bowlers:
David Wiese, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi are the experienced pace trio who will provide 12 overs of quality pace for Lahore Qalandars.

IU vs LQ Dream11 Team and Tips

IU vs LQ Dream11 Prediction

Islamabad United looks perfect as their squad is more stable and experienced than Lahore Qalandars, so they have more chances to win the first match of the tournament if they play excellent cricket.

Toss Prediction: Who will win the toss today?

We expect Islamabad United to win the toss and choose to field first, as that is the best option on this ground.

IU vs LQ Indian T20 League Match Expert Advice

If you want to earn more points in the fantasy game, Rassie van der Dussen is the best choice for the small leagues, while Sikandar Raza is the ideal choice for the grand leagues due to his ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball, making him the most perfect all-rounder for the upcoming match.

IU vs LQ Head-to-Head

Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have faced each other 18 times in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, where both teams have provided cutthroat competition to each other and won nine matches equally.

Live Telecast

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IU: W W W W W

LQ: L L W L L

IU vs LQ Fantasy Tips

IU vs LQ Winning prediction

• This pitch favors the batters, so you need to pick batters for your team if you want to earn more fantasy points.
• Key bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are the most important picks in the bowling department
• In wicketkeeping, Sam Billings is an ideal choice
• Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza are the top foreign picks

IU vs LQ Winning Prediction

In the upcoming match against Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United will have the advantage due to their strong and reliable players in all departments.

IU vs LQ Small League Must Picks

IU vs LQ Grand League Risky Picks

IU vs LQ Death Over Bowlers

Islamabad United (IU) Key Players

Lahore Qalandars (LQ) Key Players

IU vs LQ Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

IU vs LQ Injury/Unavailability

IU Cricket Team Injuries:

As of now, there are no injury updates.

LQ Cricket Team Injuries:

As of now, there are no injury updates.

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (IU vs LQ) Squads

Islamabad United (LU) Squad:

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

Lahore Qalandars (LQ) Squad:

Abdullah Shafique, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Azab, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Naeem, Kusal Perera, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Zaman Khan