The 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final was held on May 25 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Lahore Qalandars clinched their third PSL title by defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in a thrilling match.
Match Summary
Final Score:
Quetta Gladiators: 201/9 in 20 overs
Lahore Qalandars: 204/4 in 19.5 overs
Result: Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets with 1 ball to spare
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Key Performers
Lahore Qalandars
- Kusal Perera: Named Player of the Match for his pivotal role in the chase.
- Sikandar Raza: Remarkably, Raza arrived just 10 minutes before the toss after playing a Test match in England. He contributed significantly by taking the wicket of Rilee Rossouw and hitting the winning runs with a six and a four in the final over.
Quetta Gladiators
- Hasan Nawaz: Top-scored with 76 runs off 43 balls, earning him the Player of the Series award.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Led the bowling attack with figures of 3/24.
Prize Money
- Lahore Qalandars: Awarded USD 500,000 for winning the PSL 2025 title.
- Quetta Gladiators: Received USD 200,000 as runners-up.
Scores in brief:
Match 34: Final – Lahore Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets at Gaddafi Stadium
Quetta Gladiators 201-9, 20 overs (Hasan Nawaz 76, Avishka Fernando 29, Faheem Ashraf 28, Rilee Rossouw 22, Dinesh Chandimal 22; Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-24, Haris Rauf 2-41, Mohammad Salman Mirza 2-51)
Lahore Qalandars 204-4, 19.5 overs (Kusal Perera 62 not out, Mohammad Naeem 46, Abdullah Shafique 41, Sikandar Raza 22 not out; Abrar Ahmed 1-27)
Player of the final – Kusal Perera (Lahore Qalandars)
Best batter of the tournament – Hasan Nawaz (Quetta Gladiators) – 399 runs in 12 matches
Best bowler of the tournament – Abrar Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators) – 17 wickets in 12 matches
Best wicket-keeper of the tournament – Mohammad Haris (Peshawar Zalmi) – 247 runs & 12 dismissals in 10 matches
Best fielder of the tournament – Abdul Samad (Peshawar Zalmi) – Nine catches in five matches
Emerging player of the tournament – Mohammad Naeem (Lahore Qalandars) – 316 runs and seven catches in 12 matches
Best all-rounder of the tournament – Faheem Ashraf (Quetta Gladiators) – 163 runs and 17 wickets in 12 matches
Winner of Spirit of Cricket Award – Peshawar Zalmi