IU Vs LQ Scorecard – Ball By Ball Live Score, Pitch & Weather Report
The first match of PSL 10 is being played between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars on April 11 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have officially announced their squads for this highly anticipated opening match of PSL 10.
Fans can catch live scores, squad details, and ball by ball commentary right here. Stay tuned for realtime updates on the Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars clash, with all match details available in this article.
Also Check: PSL X Live Scores
Islamabad United Vs Lahore Qalandars Today Match Live Score – Match #1
Islamabad United Won the Match
Islamabad United Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan c Raza b Rauf | 25 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 104.17 |
| Andries Gous b Afridi | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Colin Munro NOT OUT | 59 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 140.48 |
| Agha Salman NOT OUT | 41 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 120.59 |
Fall of Wickets
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi (C) | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Asif Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Jahandad Khan | 2.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Haris Rauf | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| David Wiese | 1.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
Bowling
| Batsman | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Gous | 8-1 | 1.5 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 63-2 | 8.2 |
Partnership
| Wicket | Batter 1 | Batter 2 | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Wicket | Sahibzada Farhan 2 (5) | Andries Gous 4 (6) | 8 (11) |
| 2nd Wicket | Sahibzada Farhan 23 (19) | Colin Munro 30 (20) | 55 (39) |
| 3rd Wicket | Colin Munro 29 (22) | Agha Salman 41 (34) | 80 (56) |
Awards
| Energetic Player of the Match | Collin Munro |
| Player of the Match | Jason Holder |
Umpires
| On Field Umpire | Ahsan Raza | Chris Brown |
| Third Umpires | Rashid Riaz | |
| Referee | Ranjan Madugalle |
Toss: Islamabad United won the Toss and Elected to Field.
Weather: A Bit Cloudy. There is no sign of Rain.
Commentary
Islamabad United have won their first PSL match by 8 wickets, defeating Lahore Qalandars in the opening match of the season.
Another magnificent six from Colin Munro off Shaheen Shah Afridi! Islamabad United now need just 4 more runs to win.
Salman Ali hits a brilliant boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi, and now Islamabad United are at 130/2 after 16.4 overs. They need just 11 more runs from 21 balls to seal the victory.
And what a shot by Colin Munro! A brilliant boundary off Haris Rauf. Islamabad United’s score now stands at 124/2 after 15.4 overs, requiring just 17 more runs from 26 balls.
Islamabad United have scored 117 runs for the loss of 2 wickets after 15 overs.
A brilliant boundary by Colin Munro off Shaheen Shah Afridi! Islamabad United are now at 113 for 2 after 14.2 overs, requiring 27 more runs from 34 balls to win!
Islamabad United completes their century, losing 2 wickets, in just 12.4 overs
In the 13th over, Haris Rauf was greeted by a brilliant boundary from Salman Agha. The way these two are playing, they might finish the match within the next 4-5 overs.
Islamabad United, at 91 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, after 12 overs.
A fantastic six from Salman Ali as soon as David Wise came on to bowl!
After 11 overs, Islamabad United are at 74/2. IU needs 66 runs from 54 balls to win the match
And it’s not out from the third umpire! Lahore Qalandars have lost their first review.
A brilliant delivery from Sikandar Raza, and the ball hits the pads, rolling away towards the bowling side. A review has been taken, and now all eyes are on Colin Munro to see if he survives or is given out by the third umpire!
Islamabad United have managed to put up 69 runs in 10 overs, but they’ve lost two crucial wickets along the way. The pressure is on as they try to recover and push forward in this chase!
What a delivery from Jand Khan! Salman Ali Khan goes for the big shot, launching the ball high into the air, but it’s a dropped catch! A golden opportunity for Lahore Qalandars to grab a crucial wicket, and they’ve let it slip through their fingers. That’s a big miss
A brilliant over by Haris Rauf — just 3 runs conceded and 1 crucial wicket taken. After 9 overs, Islamabad United stand at 65 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Momentum is slightly shifting toward Lahore Qalandars now!
Salman Ali Agha has now come to the crease. He’ll look to build a steady partnership and take Islamabad United closer to the 140-run target.
And that’s the wicket! A brilliant comeback by Haris Rauf — Sahibzada Farhan has been given OUT. Islamabad United now at 63 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 8.2 overs. Lahore Qalandars are right back in the game!
A brilliant delivery by Haris Rauf and some excellent fielding – Sahibzada Farhan has been caught out! The third umpire is checking the replay, but it looks like a clean catch. If this is confirmed out, it will be a big breakthrough for Lahore Qalandars and a major setback for Islamabad United.
A 50-run partnership between Sabzada Farhan and Colin Munro. Islamabad United is currently at 60 runs for the loss of 1 wicket
Sikandar Raza comes in and gets hit for a brilliant six off the very first ball from Sahbzada Farhan.
Colin Munro hits a brilliant six off Haris Rauf, sending the ball flying over the boundary and into the crowd. Islamabad United is now at 51 runs for the loss of one wicket after 7 overs.
Haris Rauf has come on to bowl his first over, and Colin Munro has greeted him with a fantastic boundary on the very first ball.
Islamabad United are at 37 runs for the loss of one wicket after 6 overs.
Colin Munro hits a superb boundary off Asif Afridi, bringing Islamabad United to 36 runs for the loss of one wicket in 5.3 overs.
Islamabad United have scored 32 runs for the loss of one wicket in 5 overs.
Jandad Khan, as soon as he arrives, smashes a boundary off his very first ball. It looks like Colin Munro is going to single-handedly take Islamabad United across the line in this match.
Islamabad United are at 19 runs for the loss of one wicket after 4 overs.
Asif Ali is back on the field after his injury, ready to continue playing.
Asif Ali gets injured while trying to stop the ball in the field The ball strikes him on the knee Hopefully it is not a serious injury and we might see him back on the field shortly
Colin Munro plays a brilliant shot off Shaheen Shah Afridi, sending it to the boundary for four. Islamabad United now at 17 runs for the loss of one wicket at the end of three overs
Colin Munro drives Shaheen Shah Afridi for a cracking boundary Islamabad United now move to 13 runs for the loss of one wicket
The new batsman Colin Munro walks out to the crease He is all set to face Asif Afridi now Let’s see how he handles the left arm spinner in these early overs
Massive breakthrough for Lahore Qalandars in the second over A complete clean bowled by Asif Afridi sends the stumps flying Islamabad United lose their first wicket at just eight runs on the board
Sahibzada Farhan drives Shaheen Shah Afridi through the covers for a brilliant boundary Islamabad United off to a steady start with seven runs on the board in the very first over without losing a wicket
Sahibzada Farhan walks out to face Shaheen Shah Afridi in the opening over of the PSL clash a fiery start expected as the left-arm pacer steams in with the new ball
Lahore Qalandars have set a target of 140 runs now all eyes are on Islamabad United as they begin their chase, let’s see how they approach this total under lights
Lahore Qalandars bowled out for 13.8 Shadab Khan with a sensational delivery, Haris Rauf completely beaten and Azam Khan quick behind the stumps to finish it off with a stumping what a way to wrap up the innings
A brilliant over from Naseem Shah — just four runs conceded and a crucial wicket. Lahore Qalandars now at 137 for the loss of nine wickets at the end of 19 overs.
LQ 133-9
Naseem Shah takes his first wicket, dismissing Abdullah Shafique, who makes a score and is caught out after facing 38 balls.
The 18th over concludes with Lahore Qalandars at 133 runs, losing 8 wickets.
Hariss Rauf hits another boundary! The ball edges and goes to the boundary, with Azam Khan unable to stop it. Lahore Qalandars are now at 131 runs with 8 wickets down.
Hariss Rauf hits a boundary for Four on Freehit! Lahore Qalandars move to 126 runs with 8 wickets down in the 17th over.
Hariss Rauf faces a no-ball from the bowler, and it’s a free-hit!
Jason Holder delivers a brilliant ball, and Shaheen Shah Afridi is bowled out. Lahore Qalandars are now at 120 runs with 8 wickets down in the 17th over.
Abdullah Shafiq hits a brilliant six off Jason Holder, taking Lahore Qalandars’ score towards a strong total.
Jason Holder is back to bowl now. Let’s see how many runs Lahore Qalandars can score in the remaining four overs.
A great over for Lahore Qalandars, as they reach 112 runs with seven wickets down in this over.
Naseem Shah loses control of the ball, delivering a wide, and with that, Lahore Qalandars have crossed the 100-run mark.
Abdullah Shafiq hits two consecutive fours off Naseem Shah, and with that, he brings up his 50 runs off 30 balls.
A brilliant over from Jason Holder for Islamabad United, giving away just one run and taking two wickets. After 15 overs, Lahore Qalandars are struggling at 95 runs with seven wickets down.
It seemed like the ball hit directly on the back before the pad. Yes, Islamabad United’s review was unsuccessful, and Shaheen Shah Afridi is safe!
A brilliant delivery from Jason Holder! Shadab Khan has taken the review. Will this be a hat-trick? Was Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed LBW on the very first ball? Let’s see if the review confirms it!
Jason Holder on a hat-trick! Lahore Qalandars have lost two wickets in just two balls. Shaheen Shah Afridi will now face Jason Holder on the hat-trick ball. Will he complete the hat-trick?
A massive blow for Lahore Qalandars, losing two more wickets. They are now at 95 runs, having lost seven wickets. The debutants are now on board.
Sikandar Raza hits another boundary on the last ball of the over, a brilliant shot, and Lahore Qalandars have reached 92 runs for the loss of four wickets in 13 overs.
A boundary from Sikandar Raza as Lahore Qalandars continue to struggle.
A brilliant over from Imad Wasim for Islamabad United, conceding only one run. Lahore Qalandars are now at 83 runs for the loss of four wickets after 12 overs.
A good over for Lahore Qalandars as Shadab Khan conceded a four and a six in this over from Abdullah Shafiq, making it a rather expensive over. Lahore Qalandars are now at 82 runs for the loss of four wickets after 11 overs.
A great shot from Imam Wasim, but on the last ball, he conceded a six to Asad Shafiq. Lahore Qalandars are now at 68 runs for the loss of four wickets after 10 overs.
Islamabad United have lost too many wickets in fewer overs. Imad Wasim and Faheem Ashraf are now at the crease. These two players will need to build a long partnership without losing any further wickets and guide their team towards a solid target against Lahore.
A brilliant performance from Islamabad United as Lahore Qalandars are struggling at 58 for the loss of four wickets in nine overs
Sikandar Raza has come to the crease and he will face the last delivery of the ninth over from Shadab Khan
A brilliant delivery from Shadab Khan and Sam Billings is caught out Lahore Qalandars have lost their fourth wicket at the score of 58
Shadab Khan comes on to bowl and gets hit for a six on the very first ball of the ninth over
A solid over comes to an end, Lahore Qalandars at 51 for the loss of three wickets
Sam Billings has walked out to the crease and is now set to face Imad Wasim.
A big blow for Lahore Qalandars as Mitchell is caught out on the bowling of Imad Wasim
Fifty comes up on the third ball of the seventh over
A stunning boundary from Mitchell to Imad Wasim towards the backward boundary
What a brilliant batting display by Abdullah Shafique as he scores 25 runs off just 15 balls
A solid start for Lahore Qalandars as they reach 45 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first seven overs
Jason Holder is hit for another boundary on the final delivery
Mitchell plays a magnificent shot the ball goes up in the air and beats Jason Holder for a boundary a classy four runs
A brilliant over from Imad Wasim! End of the sixth over — Lahore Qalandars are 36 for 2.
Imad Wasim, the spinner, is now into the attack as we head into the sixth over. Let’s see how he bowls!
End of the fifth over — Lahore Qalandars are 32 for 2, with two wickets down.
Mitch is at the crease now! Lahore Qalandars are 32 for 2, with two wickets down.
Another blow for Lahore Qalandars! Mohammad Naeem departs after facing 11 balls, scoring 8 runs. A crucial wicket for the bowling side!
What a delivery from Jason Holder! Mohammad Naeem edges it, and the keeper takes a superb catch behind the stumps. Naeem is dismissed — a fantastic breakthrough for the bowler!
Jason Holder is into the attack now, ready to bowl! Let’s see what he brings to the table.
End of the fourth over — Lahore Qalandars are 30 for 1, with a single to finish the over.
Naeem Found the gap through covers! Timed to perfection by the batter as the ball races away to the boundary — classic cover drive!
End of the third over — Lahore Qalandars are 22 for 1.
Mohammad Naeem goes big! A magnificent six off Naseem Shah — straight down the ground with perfect timing and power!
Another boundary for Abdullah Shafique! This time an outside edge off Naseem Shah’s delivery — flies past the keeper and races to the third man boundary. Fortunate, but four runs nonetheless!
Abdullah Shafique drives it beautifully through covers — a classy four off Wasim Shah!
End of the second over — Islamabad United at 6 for 1.
Fakhar Zaman was dismissed by Mohammad Naeem.
Fakhar Zaman couldn’t contribute much for Lahore and was dismissed early after scoring just 5 runs. He fell to a well-set trap and walked back in the second over, leaving Lahore struggling with a wicket down at just 5 runs on
Islamabad United has won the toss, and Shadab Khan has decided to bowl first, asking Lahore Qalandars to bat.
Pitch Report
The opening match of PSL 10 will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, the official pitch report has not been released yet. You can expect a detailed pitch analysis from PSL experts one day before the match, where they will provide insights on whether the pitch favors bowlers or batsmen.
Based on past records, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has consistently produced high-scoring pitches, making it likely that we will see a batting-friendly track for the first match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars. This could pose a challenge for the bowlers, but at the same time, it promises to make the match highly entertaining.
Weather Condition
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars are set to play the opening match of Pakistan Super League Season 10 in Rawalpindi. Talking about the weather details for this match, according to the Meteorological Department, The temperature at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is currently 28°C, and it is expected to cool down as the evening progresses.
There is a 25% chance of rain, but overall, the weather is expected to remain pleasant. Fans can look forward to enjoying the match in comfortable conditions without excessive heat.
ISU vs LHQ in Points Table
| Teams | P | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars Squad
The playing XI for Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars has not been announced yet. However, we have listed the squads of both teams below, from which 11 players will be selected to compete on April 11.
Also Check: Lahore Qalandars Squad
| Lahore Qalandars Squad | Islamabad United Squad |
|---|---|
| Naeem | Gous |
| Fakhar Zaman | Farhan |
| Shafique | Munro |
| Mitchell | Shehzad |
| Billings | Shadab Khan |
| Sikandar Raza | Salman Ali Agha |
| David Wiese | Azam Khan |
| Asif Afridi | Holder |
| Jahandad | Imad Wasim |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Naseem Shah |
| Haris Rauf | Meredith |
Also Check: Islamabad United Squad
Islamabad United Vs Lahore Qalandars Head to Head
The opening match of PSL X is set to take place between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars. Looking at past records, Lahore Qalandars have dominated most of their encounters against Islamabad United, winning by significant margins. Out of a total of five matches, Islamabad United managed to secure victory in only one. Below are the detailed results of all past matches between these two teams.
| Date | Match Result |
| 6 March 2024 (PSL 9) | Lahore Qalandars Won the Match |
| 17 FEB 2024 (PSL 9) | Islamabad United Won the Match |
| 9 March 2023 (PSL 8) | Lahore Qalandars Won the Match |
| 27 Feb 2023 (PSL 8) | Lahore Qalandars Won the Match |
| 25 Feb 2022 (PSL 7) | Lahore Qalandars Won the Match |
Team Comparison
| Islamabad United | Lahore Qalandars | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Matches Played | 10 |
| 70% | Win | 30 |
| 175 | Average Score | 152 |
| 232 | Highest Score | 203 |
| 138 | Lowest Score | 87 |
