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 QG Highlights 9th Match PSL 2026
United vs QG Highlights 9th Match PSL 2026

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 DetailInformation
GroundGaddafi Stadium, Lahore
TossQuetta Gladiators, elected to bat first
SeriesPakistan Super League
Season2026
Player of the MatchShadab Khan (Islamabad United)
PointsIslamabad 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 Day2 April 2026 – daynight (20-over match)
On-field Umpires Alex Wharf (England)
Rashid Riaz (Pakistan, DRS)
TV UmpireChris Brown (New Zealand)
Reserve UmpireAbdul Muqeet (Pakistan)
Match RefereeAli Naqvi (Pakistan)

United vs Gladiators Match Summary

  • Quetta Gladiators: 183/5
  • Islamabad United: 189/2
  • Result: United won by 8 wickets (10 balls remaining)
Sameer Minhas made a 48-ball 82
Sameer Minhas made a 48-ball 82

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.