The three-time champions Lahore Qalandars and two-time champions Islamabad United have faced each other 23 times in PSL history. Both teams are level with 11 wins each, while one match ended as a tie.
Islamabad United have a slightly better win percentage of 52.17, while Lahore Qalandars stand at 47.82. Fakhar Zaman leads the run chart in this rivalry, while Shadab Khan is the top wicket taker.
Overview of Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Head-to-Head Record in PSL
The two teams have met 23 times in PSL history, with each side winning 11 matches, making it one of the league’s most evenly contested rivalries.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Islamabad United Won | 11 |
| Lahore Qalandars Won | 11 |
| No Result/Tie | 1 |
| Highest Score | 238 |
| Lowest Score | 90 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Head-to-Head At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Islamabad has managed a single win against Lahore at their home ground in Rawalpindi, with the Qalandars picking up 2 wins in matches played there.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Islamabad United Won | 1 |
| Lahore Qalandars Won | 2 |
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Head-to-Head at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
At the Qalandars’ home ground in Lahore, the Qalandars have won 5 matches, while United have managed only 3 wins.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Islamabad United Won | 3 |
| Lahore Qalandars Won | 5 |
Highest Team Totals in Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Matches
The highest team total in this rivalry is 238, scored by Islamabad United, while the highest score from Lahore Qalandars is 226/5. In April 2025, Lahore Qalandars posted 209/6 and demolished Islamabad United for just 121, winning by 88 runs and snapping United’s PSL-record 10-match winning streak.
| Team | Score | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 238/3 | Won | 9 March 2023 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 226/5 | Won | 9 March 2023 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 209/6 | Won | 30 April 2025 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 202/8 | Won | 23 May 2025 |
| Islamabad United | 200/2 | Won | 17 Feb 2024 |
Lowest Team Totals in Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Matches
The lowest score in this rivalry belongs to Islamabad United, who once bowled out the Lahore Qalandars for 121.
| Team | Score | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 90 | Lost | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Islamabad United | 107 | Lost | 9 March 2023 |
| Islamabad United | 107 | Lost | 23 May 2025 |
| Islamabad United | 121/9 | Lost | 2 March 2018 |
| Islamabad United | 121 | Lost | 30 April 2025 |
Best Batting Performances
The highest individual score in this rivalry is 117* by Cameron Delport, followed by Fakhar Zaman’s 115 and Harry Brook’s 102*.
| Team | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | Cameron Delport | 117* |
| Lahore Qalandars | Fakhar Zaman | 115 |
| Lahore Qalandars | Harry Brook | 102* |
| Lahore Qalandars | Mohammad Hafeez | 98* |
| Islamabad United | Colin Munro | 87* |
Most Wickets in Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Matches
Faheen Ashraf once took 6/19, the best individual bowling in this rivalry.
| Bowler | Wickets | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Faheen Ashraf | 6/19 | Islamabad United |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4/18 | Lahore Qalandars |
| Shadab Khan | 4/20 | Islamabad United |
| Rashid Khan | 4/21 | Lahore Qalandars |
| Grant Elliott | 4/23 | Lahore Qalandars |
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Conclusion: Both Teams Are Equal in the Rivalry
The Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars rivalry is now level on wins, with both teams winning 11 matches each from 23 PSL meetings. One match ended in a tie, giving Islamabad a slightly better win percentage of 52.17 compared to Lahore’s 47.82.
Lahore still have strong numbers at key venues, while Islamabad have done better at neutral grounds. With both sides closely matched, their next PSL meeting will be another important chapter in this rivalry.
