PSL 2025: Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars – Match 4 Preview

PSL 2025: Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars – Match 4 Full Preview, Squads & Prediction

LHQ 219/6 (20)
QTG 140 (16.2)
Lahore Qalandars won by 79 runs
PLAYER OF THE MATCH Fakhar Zaman

Match: LHQ vs QTG, 4th Match, Pakistan Super League, 2025
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Toss: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and opt to bowl
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Umpires: Ahsan Raza, Chris Brown
Third Umpire: Rashid Riaz
Match Referee: Nadeem Arshad

Lahore Qalandars Squad:
Playing: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Jahandad Khan, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

Bench: David Wiese, Kusal Perera, Tom Curran, Asif Ali, Salman Mirza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Zaman Khan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Azab

Support Staff: 

Quetta Gladiators Squad:
Playing: Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Bench: Kyle Jamieson, Sean Abbott, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Majid, Khawaja Nafay, Khurram Shahzad
Support Staff:

Venue Guide
Stadium: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
City: Rawalpindi
Capacity: 15000
Ends: Pavilion End, Shell End
Hosts to: Pakistan, Rawalpindi

Match Preview: Gladiators Face the Reigning Kings on Their Home Turf

The fourth match of PSL 2025 brings a blockbuster encounter as Quetta Gladiators take on the defending champions Lahore Qalandars in front of a packed crowd at Gaddafi Stadium. It's more than just a match – it's a fierce rivalry between two high-voltage sides.

Quetta Gladiators: Aiming for Early Dominance

Led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, Quetta Gladiators are hungry to redeem their past seasons. With a power-packed squad featuring Jason Roy, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Mohammad Hasnain, they’re looking sharper than ever. Quetta’s key lies in explosive starts and death-over execution.

Lahore Qalandars: Defending the Title With Fire

With Shaheen Shah Afridi at the helm, Lahore Qalandars aim to continue their PSL dominance. The bowling duo of Shaheen and Haris Rauf, backed by Fakhar Zaman at the top and Sikandar Raza in the middle, makes them a complete unit. Expect smart tactics and high-intensity cricket.

Players to Watch

• Jason Roy – The Englishman can decimate attacks in the powerplay.

• Shaheen Afridi – Lahore’s spearhead, deadly with the new ball.

• Iftikhar Ahmed – Finisher with a flair for big shots under pressure.

• Fakhar Zaman – Explosive opener, known for match-winning knocks.

Match Prediction

Lahore Qalandars will have the home advantage, but Quetta Gladiators have the firepower to cause an upset. Expect a thrilling clash with plenty of boundaries and big wickets.