Quetta Gladiators Set Massive Target
In the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League 2025, Quetta Gladiators defeated Islamabad United by 109 runs in Rawalpindi.
Batting first, Quetta Gladiators posted a mammoth 263/3 in 20 overs, thanks to explosive centuries by Rilee Rossouw (104 off 46) and *Hassan Nawaz (100 off 45)**.
🏏 Quetta Batting Highlights
Islamabad United won the toss and opted to field. Quetta lost early wickets with Saud Shakeel (23) and Finn Allen (5) dismissed cheaply.
Then came a game-changing partnership between Rilee Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz, adding 134 runs for the third wicket.
- Rossouw smashed 6 sixes and 14 fours before falling for 104.
- Hassan Nawaz remained unbeaten, hitting a four on the last ball to complete his maiden PSL century.
🧹 Islamabad United Collapse in the Chase
Chasing 264, Islamabad United struggled from the first over, losing Sahibzada Farhan and Kyle Mayers for ducks to Mohammad Amir.
Captain Salman Ali Agha also fell early, scoring just 6.
Top performers with the bat for Islamabad:
- Imad Wasim – 56 runs
- Ben Duckett – 31 runs
- Mohammad Shahzad – 24 runs
The rest of the batting line-up faltered, and Islamabad were all out for 154 in 19.3 overs.
🎯 Quetta’s Bowling Performance
- Mohammad Amir led the attack with 3 wickets
- Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Abrar Ahmed picked up 2 wickets each
- Khurram Shahzad, Saud Shakeel, and Faheem Ashraf took one wicket each
🔁 Team News & Toss Comments
- Islamabad United were missing Shadab Khan due to injury. Salman Ali Agha led in his absence.
- Colin Munro was unavailable due to illness.
- Salman Irshad was dropped for this match.
At the toss, Salman said they hoped Shadab would return soon.
Quetta captain Saud Shakeel mentioned he would have bowled first too, calling it a “bowling wicket.”
✅ Summary of Key Stats:
- Quetta Gladiators: 263/3 (20 overs)
- Rilee Rossouw – 104 (46)
- Hassan Nawaz – 100* (45)
- Islamabad United: 154 all out (19.3 overs)
- Imad Wasim – 56
- Mohammad Amir – 3 wickets
Result: Quetta Gladiators win by 109 runs
