The Lahore Qalandars have revealed their squad for PSL 2025, assembling a formidable lineup with a blend of seasoned campaigners and rising stars. As the defending champions, they aim to dominate the league with their well-rounded squad, featuring explosive batsmen, world-class bowlers, and dynamic all-rounders.
Full Squad Breakdown
Squad Categories
Category
Players
Platinum
Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell
Diamond
Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera
Gold
Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan, Jahandad Khan
Silver
David Wiese, Asif Ali, Asif Afridi, Muhammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain
Emerging
Momin Qamar, Muhammad Azab
Supplementary
Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Salman Ali Mirza, Muhammad Naeem
Squad Composition by Role
Role
Players
Top-Order Batsmen
Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Perera, Sam Billings
Middle-Order Batsmen
Daryl Mitchell, Asif Ali, Muhammad Akhlaq
All-Rounders
Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Tom Curran
Fast Bowlers
Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Salman Ali Mirza
Spin Bowlers
Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Momin Qamar
Key Players to Watch in PSL 2025
Batsmen
Fakhar Zaman: Known for his explosive batting, he can single-handedly change the game.
Abdullah Shafique: A technically sound batsman who brings stability to the top order.
Kusal Perera: A fearless opener capable of setting the stage on fire.
Asif Ali: Renowned for his power-hitting ability in the death overs.
All-Rounders
Daryl Mitchell: A dynamic middle-order batsman who can also bowl medium pace.
Sikandar Raza: Provides crucial off-spin and adds depth to the batting order.
David Wiese: The experienced all-rounder is a proven match-winner.
Bowlers
Shaheen Shah Afridi: The captain and leader of the pace attack.
Haris Rauf: A lethal pacer, especially in the death overs.
Zaman Khan: The emerging star known for his unique bowling style.
Rishad Hossain: A promising young leg-spinner who adds variety.
Lahore Qalandars Performance in the Last Three PSL Seasons
Batting Statistics
Year
Top Run Scorer
Runs Scored
2022
Fakhar Zaman
588
2023
Fakhar Zaman
429
2024
Abdullah Shafique
382
Bowling Statistics
Year
Top Wicket-Taker
Wickets Taken
2022
Shaheen Afridi
20
2023
Haris Rauf
17
2024
Zaman Khan
16
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
✅ World-Class Bowling Attack: Led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, Lahore Qalandars boast one of the strongest bowling units. ✅ Powerful Batting Lineup: With Fakhar Zaman, Asif Ali, and Kusal Perera, they have hard-hitters who can take on any attack. ✅ Balanced All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza and David Wiese provide depth to both batting and bowling. ✅ Strong Team Chemistry: Lahore Qalandars have maintained a core group of players, ensuring great teamwork and understanding.
Weaknesses
❌ Over-Reliance on Fakhar Zaman: The team has often struggled when he fails to deliver. ❌ Middle-Order Inconsistency: The team has lacked a consistent performer in the middle order. ❌ Spin Department Vulnerability: While they have Rishad Hossain and Asif Afridi, they lack a high-profile specialist spinner.
Lahore Qalandars’ PSL 2025 Fixtures
Match No
Opponent
Date
Venue
1
Karachi Kings
Feb 17, 2025
Karachi
2
Peshawar Zalmi
Feb 21, 2025
Lahore
3
Multan Sultans
Feb 24, 2025
Multan
4
Islamabad United
Feb 27, 2025
Lahore
5
Quetta Gladiators
Mar 2, 2025
Lahore
6
Karachi Kings
Mar 5, 2025
Karachi
7
Multan Sultans
Mar 8, 2025
Lahore
8
Islamabad United
Mar 11, 2025
Rawalpindi
9
Peshawar Zalmi
Mar 14, 2025
Peshawar
10
Quetta Gladiators
Mar 17, 2025
Lahore
Player Performance Predictions for PSL 2025
Player
Predicted Runs/Wickets
Fakhar Zaman
500+ Runs
Abdullah Shafique
350+ Runs
Asif Ali
250+ Runs
Shaheen Afridi
20+ Wickets
Haris Rauf
18+ Wickets
Sikandar Raza
10+ Wickets & 250+ Runs
Conclusion
Lahore Qalandars are heading into PSL 2025 with a well-rounded squad, a formidable pace attack, and a powerful batting lineup. If they can maintain consistency and improve their middle-order stability, they have a strong chance of lifting the trophy once again. With Shaheen Afridi leading from the front, Lahore Qalandars fans can expect an action-packed season ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates on Lahore Qalandars and PSL 2025!
