United vs QG Highlights 9th Match PSL 2026 | Shadab Khan & Minhas Dominate
In the United vs QG Highlights 9th Match PSL 2026, Islamabad United made light work of Quetta Gladiators chasing 184 with authority. A thrilling 128-run unbeaten partnership between Shadab Khan and Sameer Minhas turned what looked like a tense chase into a masterclass of timing and power with both players in complete control.
From early wickets to a mid-innings struggle, this match had momentum swings, heroic batting, and smart bowling strategies that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
United vs QG Highlights 9th Match PSL 2026
- Quetta reached 50 in 4.2 overs United in 5.3
- United 125 for 2 after 14 overs
- Minhas and Shadab unbeaten 128 run partnership
- Shadab took 3 for 23 Abrar 2 for 29
- Quetta conceded key runs in final overs
- Minhas finished with a hook shot
- United completed chase in 18.2 overs

United vs Gladiators 9th PSL Match Overview
Quetta Gladiators’ innings: Hasan Nawaz’s 66* anchored the Gladiators, but early breakthroughs by Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim kept the total below par.
Despite Tom Curran’s 29* and a late surge, Quetta struggled to build consistent partnerships, finishing 183/5.
Islamabad United’s chase: United’s chase was methodical and aggressive. Minhas and Shadab took charge in the middle overs, punishing loose balls and accelerating the scoring rate.
Their partnership crushed any hopes of a Gladiators comeback, highlighting Shadab’s all-round brilliance.
Watch the full Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators highlights today on Khelo Pakistan.
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Islamabad United Squad:
Shadab Khan (c), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous †, Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad, Chris Green
Quetta Gladiators Squad:
Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Ben McDermott †, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ground | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Toss | Quetta Gladiators, elected to bat first |
| Series | Pakistan Super League |
| Season | 2026 |
| Player of the Match | Shadab Khan (Islamabad United) |
| Points | Islamabad United 2, Quetta Gladiators 0 |
| Hours of Play (Local Time) |
14.30 start First Session 14.30-16.00 Interval 16.00-16.20 Second Session 16.20-17.50 |
| Match Day | 2 April 2026 – daynight (20-over match) |
| On-field Umpires |
Alex Wharf (England) Rashid Riaz (Pakistan, DRS) |
| TV Umpire | Chris Brown (New Zealand) |
| Reserve Umpire | Abdul Muqeet (Pakistan) |
| Match Referee | Ali Naqvi (Pakistan) |
United vs Gladiators Match Summary
- Quetta Gladiators: 183/5
- Islamabad United: 189/2
- Result: United won by 8 wickets (10 balls remaining)

Match Takeaways
- Strategic Moment: The 12th over gifted by Saud Shakeel to Tom Curran swung momentum towards United.
- Shadab Khan: A dual-impact performance, top bowling figures and a composed half-century.
- Sameer Minhas: Rising star, decisive in powerplay and middle overs, showing maturity under pressure.
- Hasan Nawaz: Gladiators’ lone bright spark, 66* off 36 balls, but unsupported by others in key phases.
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FAQs
Q1: What happened in United vs QG Highlights 9th Match PSL 2026?
Islamabad United chased comfortably thanks to Minhas and Shadab partnership.
Q2: Who were the key performers in the match?
Shadab Khan and Sameer Minhas led with all round impact.
Q3: Why did Quetta Gladiators lose the match?
Middle order collapse and expensive final overs cost them the game.
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