LAHORE – In the 26th match of Pakistan Super League Season 10, Quetta Gladiators defeated Islamabad United by 109 runs and confirmed their place in the playoffs.
Chasing a massive 264-run target set by Quetta, Islamabad United were bowled out for 154 in 19.3 overs. Imad Wasim was the standout batter for Islamabad with 56 runs.
Islamabad’s innings got off to a poor start as both openers Kyle Mayers (0) and Saim Ayub (1) fell cheaply. Other contributions included Mohammad Shehzad (24), Salman Ali Agha (6), Mohammad Nawaz (10), Azam Khan (6), Haider Ali (6), Jason Holder (3), and Ben Dwarshuis (31).
For Quetta, Mohammad Amir claimed 3 wickets, Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Abrar Ahmed took 2 each, while Khurram Shehzad, Faheem Ashraf, and Saud Shakeel took one apiece.
Earlier, Quetta Gladiators posted a mammoth total of 263/3. Rilee Rossouw smashed 104 off 46 balls (14 fours, 6 sixes), while Hassan Nawaz also scored a century off 45 balls with 4 fours and 9 sixes. Captain Saud Shakeel added 23, and Finn Allen made 5 runs.
Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah picked up one wicket each for Islamabad.
Before the match, a minute of silence was observed to honor the martyrs of the recent Indian air strikes. Players and officials stood in solemn silence, followed by the playing of Pakistan’s national anthem.
