May 23, 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — The high-stakes clash of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 saw Islamabad United take on Lahore Qalandars in Eliminator 2 on Friday, May 23. The game was played at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium, with both teams fighting for a shot at reaching the final.
The defending champs, Islamabad United, faced a fiery challenge from the hometown heroes, Lahore Qalandars, in a do-or-die battle that had fans glued to their screens and seats.
Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars:
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Asif Ali, Shakib Al Hasan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Rishad Hossain, Salman Mirza
Islamabad United:
Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Haider Ali, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (C), James Neesham, Imad Wasim, Tymal Mills, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Shahzad, Salman Irshad
What’s at Stake?
This match is the second eliminator of the tournament, with the winner moving on to challenge the finalist for PSL 10 glory. For Islamabad, it’s about defending their crown. For Lahore, it’s about taking it back, that too on home turf.
Stay tuned for match highlights, post-game analysis, and who’ll be walking away one step closer to lifting the trophy.
