Quetta Gladiators Qualify For PSL 10 Final After Beating Islamabad United
Khelo Pakistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – May 2025: Quetta Gladiators qualify for PSL 10 final after a thrilling 30-run win over Islamabad United in the first qualifier of HBL PSL 2025. The Gladiators showcased all-round brilliance in Lahore, moving one step closer to Pakistan Super League glory.
Match Recap – PSL 2025 Qualifier 1
In a high-stakes Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators showdown, Quetta posted 209/6 after choosing to bat. Despite a strong start, Islamabad fell short, being bowled out for 179 in the final over.
This result sends Quetta to the PSL 10 Final, while Islamabad awaits their second chance in Eliminator 2.
Full Scorecard – Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United
Quetta Gladiators – 209/6 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 41 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 178.2 |
| Dinesh Chandimal* | 48 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 137.1 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 45 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 160.7 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 23 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 153.3 |
| Total | 209/6 |
*not out
Islamabad United – 179 All Out (19.5 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agha Salman | 39 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 125.8 |
| Shadab Khan | 34 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 125.9 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 2/32 | (4) | |||
| Mohammad Hasnain | 3/29 | (4) |
Match-Winning Bowling by Quetta
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hasnain | 4.0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4.0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Noor Ahmed | 3.0 | 18 | 1 | 6.00 |
Top Performers – Khelo Pakistan Awards
- 🏏 Dinesh Chandimal – Anchored innings with unbeaten 48
- 🚀 Faheem Ashraf – Vital 45 and economical overs
- 🎯 Mohammad Hasnain – Key breakthroughs in the death overs
🛡️ Islamabad United’s Chase Falls Short
Chasing 210 was never easy, but Islamabad showed fight early on. Despite some strong middle-order batting by Agha Salman (39) and Shadab Khan (34), the Gladiators’ bowling attack kept striking at key moments.
- 🎯 Top Bowlers for Quetta:
- Mohammad Hasnain: 3 wickets
- Abrar Ahmed: 2 wickets
Islamabad were bowled out for 179, triggering wild celebrations in the Quetta camp.
🗣️ Khelo Pakistan’s Take
This was Quetta’s night and Quetta Gladiators qualify for PSL 10 final – explosive with the bat, clinical with the ball. It was the perfect semifinal performance, said Khelo Pakistan’s cricket analyst.
With the PSL 10 final set to light up the nation, all eyes now turn to whether Quetta can lift the trophy once again.
Stay tuned with Khelo Pakistan for full PSL 10 final coverage, live updates, fan reactions, and expert breakdowns.
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