By Team PSL
Set to start in April, the 10th Pakistan Super League (PSL) edition is generating great buzz as supporters eagerly await the PSL Draft in the next weeks. Once again poised to show a strong team for PSL 2025, Lahore Qalandars, recognized for their consistency in keeping important players,
Under the charismatic captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Lahore Qalandars have a record of outstanding performance including consecutive PSL championships. Let’s examine the specifics of the squad—including foreign, local, and emerging players who will be representing Lahore Qalandars this season.
Lahore Qalandars Squad 2025
Once again, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Lahore Qalandars in PSL 10, and he is optimistic about continuing the team’s winning streak. The Qalandars boast a strong lineup featuring explosive batsmen like Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique, alongside match-winning bowlers such as Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan, a death-over specialist.
Lahore Qalandars 2025 Players List
Players in the PSL are divided into six categories. Here’s the complete list of players for Lahore Qalandars this season:
| Player Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Platinum |
| Haris Rauf | Platinum |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Platinum |
| Abdullah Shafique | Diamond |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Gold |
| Zaman Khan | Gold |
| Mirza Tahir Baig | Gold |
| Kamran Ghulam | Gold |
| Jahandad Khan | Gold |
| Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti | Silver |
| Muhammad Imran Jnr | Silver |
| Salman Fayyaz | Silver |
| Syed Faridoun Mahmood | Silver |
| Tayyab Abbas | Emerging |
Batsmen
Lahore Qalandars boasts a strong batting line including some of the most gifted and explosive players:
- Fakhar Zaman: An intense opener distinguished by constant performance.
- Rassie van der Dussen: A dependable hitter able to anchor runs and quick accelerate when needed.
- Abdullah Shafique: A fresh player with great T20 cricket future.
- Sahibzada Farhan: A good batsman distinguished by power-hitting prowess.
- Mirza Tahir Baig: A consistent middle order batter.
- Dan Lawrence: A talented T20 batsman with overseas experience.
- Jahandad Khan: A developing batsman with promise.
- Shai Hope: Consistently in the T20 competitions.
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa: A force from Sri Lanka well-known for effortlessly breaking beyond limits.
Bowlers
Lahore’s bowling attack is one of the strongest in the league:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: The captain and star pacer, known for his devastating new-ball spells.
- Haris Rauf: A fiery pacer capable of delivering in high-pressure situations.
- Zaman Khan: A death-over specialist with a unique bowling style.
- Muhammad Imran Jnr: A promising young pacer.
- Tayyab Abbas: An emerging talent with potential.
All-Rounders
- David Wiese: A Hard-hitting all-rounder from South Africa best at both bat and ball.
- Sikandar Raza: A ZZimbabwean talent distinguished for T20 cricket’s adaptability.
- Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti: A youthful all-rounder with great potential.
Foreign Players in Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars have retained some of the best international players for PSL 10. Here is the list:
| Player | Country |
| Rassie van der Dussen | South Africa |
| David Wiese | South Africa |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe |
| Dan Lawrence | England |
Key Contributions from Foreign Players
- Rassie van der Dussen: Known for steadying innings and scoring under duress, a dependable middle order performer
- David Wiese: Having both bat and ball, a seasoned match-winner delivering vital performances in high-stakes contests.
- Sikandar Raza: consistent all-rounder who adds wickets and vital runs.
- Dan Lawrence: A seasoned batsman capable of adjusting to several game conditions.
Challenges and Outlook
Some overseas players would have to decide between the two tournaments since the Champions Trophy causes overlapping PSL and IPL schedules this year. Lahore Qalandars still hope, nonetheless, for keeping their top foreign players.
Conclusion
Combining seasoned international players with outstanding local ability, Lahore Qalandars have developed a strong team for PSL 10.Shaheen Shah Afridi is guiding the team toward still another PSL glory and modeling their success from 2023 and 2024. Lahore Qalandars are destined to become known in PSL 2025 with a mixed bag of explosive batting, superb bowling, and enthusiastic all-arounders.