ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Rawalpindi Pitch Report & PSL 2025 Live Streaming

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 kicks off with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars. Both teams boast a balanced mix of star power and exciting young prospects. Lahore, led by the ever-aggressive Shaheen Afridi, are known for their firepower up top and ferocious pace battery, while Shadab Khan’s United will rely on their all-round depth and home advantage in Rawalpindi.

Match Details: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars

• Date: April 11, 2025
• Time: 21:00 IST
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• Head-to-head: ISL – 9, LAH – 8
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Fancode

Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch & Venue Report

The Rawalpindi pitch continues to be a fantasy cricket goldmine. Known for its quick outfield and short straight boundaries, it offers plenty to both pacers early on and stroke-makers later in the innings.

Rawalpindi – Stats (PSL)

Type	Matches	Wickets	Avg	Economy	Strike Rate
Pacers	8	62	25.79	8.85	17.4
Spinners	8	27	27.25	8.22	19.8

• Pitch Type: Balanced, with good bounce
• Weather: Clear skies, 20°C, minimal chance of rain
• First Innings Avg (2024): 184
• Chasing teams (2024): 3 wins in 7 matches

ISL – Team News & Tactics

• Shadab Khan expected to take on a central all-round role.
• Salman Agha’s usage will be key against left-heavy top order of Lahore.
• Imad Wasim could be United’s powerplay trump card vs Fakhar Zaman.

Probable XII:

Matthew Short, Colin Munro, Shabad Khan (C), Azam Khan (wk), Agha Salman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Hunain Shah, Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis

LAH – Team News & Tactics

• Fakhar Zaman’s experience and PSL pedigree a huge boost at the top.
• Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi likely to share new ball duties.
• Watch for van der Dussen’s role vs spin in the middle overs.

Probable XII:
Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Kusal Perera (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Jahanabad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Team, Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeepers

Player	Notes
Sam Billings	Solid form from BBL; floats in the middle and can accelerate
Rassie van der Dussen (C/VC)	Class act – Avg 72.8 in 2024, superb vs spin

Batters

Player	Notes
Fakhar Zaman (C/VC)	PSL’s all-time leading scorer; fast starts, venue suits him
Haider Ali	Averages 43.9 at Rawalpindi, explosive at top
Salman Agha	Plays spin well, good H2H numbers against LAH bowlers

Allrounders

Player	Notes
Shadab Khan (C/VC)	Proven performer at Rawalpindi – 29 wickets, handy with the bat
Imad Wasim	Brilliant H2H vs LAH – 13 wickets at 7.22 econ

Bowlers

Player	Notes
Shaheen Afridi	34 Rawalpindi wickets, lethal with the new ball
Haris Rauf (C/VC)	Key bowler vs ISL – 15 wickets, pace threat
Naseem Shah	Powerplay beast – 12 wickets since 2022 in early overs
Riley Meredith	BBL form – 16 wickets, bowls with good pace and control

Key Matchups to Watch

Batter	Bowler	Runs	Balls	Wickets	SR	Avg
Fakhar Zaman	Imad Wasim	15	22	2	68.18	7.5
Sam Billings	Shaheen Afridi	10	13	1	76.92	10
Haider Ali	Haris Rauf	23	17	1	135.29	23

Top Captain/Vice-Captain Picks

• Rassie van der Dussen – consistent, plays anchor, and finishes games
• Shadab Khan – contributes in both innings; all-format allrounder
• Fakhar Zaman – PSL pedigree, capable of big knocks