Islamabad United defeats Lahore Qalandars by eight wickets in PSL 2025 opener

Islamabad United began their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 campaign with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After opting to bowl first, United restricted Lahore to 139 runs, with notable performances from Jason Holder, who took 4 wickets for 26 runs, and Shadab Khan, who claimed 3 for 25. Abdullah Shafique was the lone bright spot for Lahore, scoring 66 runs off 38 balls. In response, Islamabad lost an early wicket but Colin Munro's unbeaten 59 off 42 balls and Agha Salman’s 41 not out guided the team to victory with 14 balls to spare. This win places Islamabad at the top of the PSL points table, while Lahore finds themselves at the bottom after the opening match. The match showcased Islamabad's strong bowling and batting depth, setting a high tone for the tournament.