PSL 2025 kicks off in hours: First match to pitch Islamabad United against Lahore Qalandars

Opening match to start at 8:30pm

Web Desk

Updated 11 Apr, 2025

Sports

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 is set to kick off today in Rawalpindi, with just a few seconds remaining until the start of the event.

Over 6,000 security personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of players and spectators.

In the opening match, Islamabad United will face Lahore Qalandars at 8:30pm.**

An opening ceremony will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, featuring a colorful and lively event. Music singers, including Abida Parveen, Ali Zafar, and others, will perform to entertain the crowd.

Islamabad United is the only team to have won the PSL title three times (2016, 2018, 2024), while Lahore Qalandars have lifted the trophy twice (2022, 2023) respectively.

Islamabad United will be led by Shadab Khan, while Shaheen Afridi will captain Lahore Qalandars. Both teams have the support of experienced local and international players.

Islamabad United has played a total of 100 matches in the PSL, winning 55, losing 44, and drawing 1.

Lahore Qalandars have played 94 matches, winning 40, losing 51, with 3 matches ending in a tie.

PSL 10 will feature several big international names in the commentary box, including former England cricketer Alastair Cook and former Marylebone Cricket Club president Mark Nicholas.

To further enhance the fan experience, various new features have been introduced, such as full Urdu commentary for every match, raffle ticket prizes during games, and the introduction of advanced player-tracking technology.

Fans will enjoy top-tier coverage with 32 cameras and the latest technology, with the event being broadcast across various TV channels and digital platforms worldwide.

PSL X schedule

April 11 – Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
April 12 – Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
April 13 – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
April 14 – Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
April 15 – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
April 16 – Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
April 18 – Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
April 19 – Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
April 20 – Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
April 21 – Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
April 22 – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
April 23 – Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
April 24 – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 25 – Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 26 – Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 27 – Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 29 – Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 30 – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 1 – Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 2 – Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 3 – Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 4 – Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 5 – Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
May 7 – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
May 8 – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
May 9 – Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
May 10 – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
May 13 – Qualifier 1, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
May 14 – Eliminator 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 16 – Eliminator 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 18 – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore