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It’s do-or-die for both sides as Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars lock horns in Eliminator 2 in the Pakistan Super League Season 10 (PSL X).
The winner books a spot in the PSL X Final, while the loser’s journey ends tonight. With star power on both ends, expect fireworks under the lights of Lahore.
Scheduled for May 23, 2025, at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, this match is a final shot at glory for both teams.
Islamabad United come into this game licking their wounds after a 30-run loss in Qualifier 1 against Quetta Gladiators.
Lahore Qalandars, on the other hand, are riding high after a clinical win in Eliminator 1 against Karachi Kings.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is expected to be a batting paradise, especially under the lights. Teams chasing have generally fared better here, making the toss a crucial moment in the game.
Stay tuned to this live blog as we bring you real-time updates, key moments, standout performances, and everything else from this PSL thriller at Gaddafi Stadium.
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Naseem Shah Run Out!
Shakib to Haider Ali, 1 run, OUT – It started as a harmless arm ball on leg stump, which Haider Ali flicked to deep square leg. But confusion followed.
Naseem Shah ran too far down the pitch, expecting a second run, only to be sent back by Haider. Abdullah Shafique, fielding close, received a sharp throw near the keeper’s end and whipped off the bails in a flash. Naseem was nowhere near the crease – stranded in the middle of the pitch.
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Rishad Hossain Takes Sharp Catch to Dismiss Neesham
Rishad Hossain to Neesham, OUT — Short-pitched delivery that sat up slightly. James Neesham rocked back and tried to smack it flat straight down the ground.
But he hit it back hard and low — Rishad showed quick reflexes and snapped up a sharp return catch, diving to his left. A big wicket at a crucial stage as Islamabad lose another key all-rounder in their chase.
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Skipper Shadab Falls Trying to Go Big Again
Rishad Hossain to Shadab, OUT — Beautifully flighted delivery just outside off, turned away slightly after pitching. Shadab Khan, trying to break free, looked for a big shot down the ground but didn’t connect well.
The ball went high but not far, and Asif Ali ran in from long-off to complete a solid catch. A crucial breakthrough for Lahore Qalandars as Islamabad United lose their captain at a key moment in the chase.
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Salman Falls to Mistimed Hit Down the Ground
Rishad Hossain to Salman, OUT — Slightly short of length but not short enough to pull. Salman went for the aggressive option, looking to hit straight down the ground, but it came off the bat awkwardly.
He mistimed the shot completely and Mohammad Naeem made no mistake at long-on, safely pouching the catch. Islamabad United’s innings continues to stumble in this high-pressure chase against Lahore Qalandars.
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Salman Mirza Strikes Again As Imad Falls Cheaply
Salman Mirza strikes again with another key breakthrough! He bowled a good length delivery on middle stump, and Imad Wasim looked to loft it over mid-on. But the ball hit high on the bat and didn’t get the distance.
Fakhar Zaman tracked it brilliantly, paddling back and holding on to a safe catch. United lose their fifth wicket and are in real danger of collapsing under Lahore’s pressure in this must-win clash.
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Van der Dussen Falls As Pressure Mounts On United
Salman Mirza strikes again, removing the dangerous Rassie van der Dussen with a beauty. A full ball angled across the right-hander tempted the drive, but van der Dussen could only edge it.
Perera, alert behind the stumps, dived full stretch to his right and pulled off a brilliant catch. With two top-order wickets falling quickly, United’s chase of 203 is now in deep trouble. Lahore Qalandars continue to dominate the eliminator clash.
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Farhan Chops On As Lahore Tighten The Screws Early
Salman Mirza got the big breakthrough as in-form Sahibzada Farhan was dismissed cheaply. A good length ball outside off tempted Farhan into a wild swing across the line. But he could only manage a thick inside edge that crashed back onto his stumps.
This dismissal leaves Islamabad United reeling with two quick losses while chasing 203. Farhan’s wicket is a major blow given his recent form and explosive starts in the powerplay.
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Shaheen Strikes Early As Shahzad Falls for a Duck
Lahore Qalandars got an ideal start with their skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi delivering a peach of a delivery to dismiss Muhammad Shahzad for a duck. The full ball swung sharply back into the batter, crashing into the middle stump as Shahzad attempted a wild heave.
This early breakthrough gives Lahore the edge in defending their 203-run target. Islamabad United now face a stern test chasing the steep total under scoreboard pressure.
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Qalandars Set United 203-Run Target
Lahore Qalandars have posted a challenging total of 203 runs, putting the pressure on Islamabad United in this virtual semi-final of PSL 2025. With sharp hitting from the top and middle order, Lahore capitalised on their start and maintained momentum throughout the innings.
United now require 204 runs to win and qualify for the final. With the pitch still offering value for shots, this promises to be an exciting chase — but Lahore’s bowling attack will have the final say.
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Naseem Shah Injured
A good length ball with pace taken off saw the batter attempt a big heave, only to mistime it off the toe of the bat. The ball trickled wide of the bowler, and Naseem Shah sprinted across quickly to make a brilliant stop.
But just after stopping the ball, Naseem collapsed to the ground, clearly in discomfort. Initial signs suggest he may have suffered a cramp or possibly twisted his ankle during the effort. The physio rushed out immediately to assess the situation.
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Salman Irshad Nails Yorker to Dismiss Rajapaksa Cleanly
Salman Irshad struck gold with a fiery yorker to remove the dangerous Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who was looking in fine touch. Coming over the wicket, Irshad delivered a toe-crushing ball right at the base of middle stump, and Rajapaksa had no answer.
The batter played all over the delivery, completely beaten by pace and precision, as the ball crashed into the stumps. Rajapaksa walks back after scoring a quickfire 22 off 13 balls, leaving his side under pressure at a crucial phase.
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Shadab Takes Screamer To Dismiss Abdullah Shafique
Abdullah Shafique falls after a steady 25, as Shadab Khan pulls off a brilliant diving catch at mid-off. The delivery from Neesham was full and just outside off, inviting the drive. Abdullah went for it on the up, but mistimed and sent it aerial.
Shadab covered good ground to his right and launched into a full-stretch dive, holding on to a stunning low catch. The wicket broke a developing partnership and handed Islamabad United a timely breakthrough.
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Imad Ends Naeem’s Fireworks
Mohammad Naeem’s explosive knock ended at 50 off 25 balls, as Imad Wasim struck just in time for Islamabad United. Naeem charged down the wicket, but Imad bowled it slower and wider outside off stump. The batter missed, and Sahibzada Farhan whipped off the bails instantly to complete a sharp stumping.
Naeem’s quickfire innings included 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 200. His dismissal puts a brake on Lahore Qalandars’ momentum in this crucial PSL 10 clash.
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Naeem Brings Up Fifty
Mohammad Naeem scored a brilliant half-century, reaching the landmark with a calm single off Imad Wasim’s tossed-up delivery. The ball was pitched just outside off, and Naeem steered it smartly to short third man to bring up his fifty in just 25 balls.
His knock was filled with clean hitting and fearless intent, including seven boundaries and two sixes. Naeem’s fifty gave Lahore Qalandars early momentum in their must-win match against Islamabad United, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
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Naeem Smashes Naseem Shah for 18 runs
Mohammad Naeem tore into Naseem Shah in the 5th over, smashing 18 runs off six balls with a flurry of boundaries and a six. The over included three crunching fours—over cover, over fine leg, and through extra cover—and one flat six to long-on that stunned the fielders.
Naeem missed a couple of aggressive pulls early in the over but quickly adjusted to Naseem’s pace and lines. His calculated aggression helped Lahore Qalandars accelerate rapidly in the powerplay and put pressure back on Islamabad United in this must-win PSL 10 encounter.
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Fakhar Falls Early to Mills’ Sharp Short Ball
Fakhar Zaman’s innings ended on 12 runs after Tymal Mills produced a sharp short delivery at the body. The Lahore opener went for a pull shot but was beaten by the extra pace, getting a top edge. Sahibzada Farhan made no mistake behind the stumps, taking a simple catch.
This is a massive breakthrough for Islamabad United in this must-win clash, as Fakhar was looking dangerous early with three boundaries in his 11-ball stay.
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Playing XI
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.
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.
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Toss:
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars won the toss and opted to bat first in a must-win match against Shadab Khan’s Islamabad United.
With qualification hopes hanging by a thread, Qalandars aim to post a strong total and put pressure on United.
The decision reflects confidence in their batting depth and a belief in scoreboard pressure during high-stakes games. For United, a win would seal their path to the playoffs, while a Qalandars win keeps the tournament wide open.
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Head to Head encounter LQ vs IU
The rivalry between Islamabad and Lahore has been closely contested. Out of 17 matches played, Islamabad has won 9 and Lahore 8.
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Squads:
Lahore Qalandars
Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, David Wiese, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali Mohammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Azab.
Islamabad United
Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Matthew Short, Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Benjamin Dwarshuis, Colin Munro, Rumman Raees, Andries Gous, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Irshad, Rassie van der Dussen, Riley Meredith, Sam Billings, Hunain Shah, Saad Masood.
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Where To Watch
Here’s how you can watch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 live in Pakistan, India, and around the world:
TV Broadcast and Live Streaming Platforms in Pakistan:
A Sports HD, PTV Sports, Ten Sports HD, Tamasha, Tapmad, myco, Daraz App.
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