Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United: Islamabad United Chase Down 184, Win by 8 Wickets in Lahore
quetta gladiators vs islamabad united turned into a statement chase on Tuesday, April 2, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with Islamabad United sealing an eight-wicket win. In a match that swung on power hitting and a clean finish, Islamabad United overhauled Quetta Gladiators’ 183/5 by reaching 189/2 in 18. 2 overs. The result matters early in the Pakistan Super League campaign, giving Islamabad United a crucial lift after a shaky start.
Scorecard snapshot: Quetta 183/5, Islamabad 189/2 in 18. 2 overs
Quetta Gladiators batted first and posted 183/5 in 20. 0 overs. Hasan Nawaz anchored the innings with 66 off 36 balls, while Saud Shakeel added 42 off 26. Tom Curran finished unbeaten on 29 off 22, helping Quetta push beyond 180.
Islamabad United’s reply was commanding: 189/2 in 18. 2 overs. Sameer Minhas led the chase with 82 off 48, and captain Shadab Khan powered through with 69 off 39. Devon Conway contributed 18, as Islamabad kept the target under control and crossed the line with wickets and overs to spare.
With the ball, Islamabad United had Shadab Khan returning figures of 4-23-3, while Imad Wasim took 4-37-1 and Salman Irshad also claimed one wicket. For Quetta Gladiators, Abrar Ahmed took the two wickets in the chase, finishing with 4-29-2.
Key moments: the chase stays calm, then accelerates
Islamabad United never allowed the required rate to spiral. At one stage of the pursuit, the scoreboard read Sameer Minhas 62 and Shadab Khan 61 , with Quetta’s Usman Tariq going for 0/35 . Moments later, the pair remained in control with Minhas 57 and Shadab 53 , while Ahmed Daniyal had 0/35 .
There were breakthroughs—Abrar Ahmed removed Devon Conway, and later struck again—but the damage had already been done by the core partnership. Islamabad’s depth and timing in the chase meant Quetta’s bowlers were forced to defend under pressure for long stretches.
In the first innings, Hasan Nawaz’s scoring pace set the tone, supported by Saud Shakeel and late runs from Curran. But Islamabad’s response with the bat proved sharper, turning a competitive total into a target that was reeled in with authority.
Immediate reactions: captains’ performances define the night
Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan (Islamabad United) delivered a match-shaping all-round display: three wickets in Quetta’s innings, then an unbeaten 69 in the chase. On the other side, Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators) contributed 42 while leading a total of 183/5 after winning the toss.
Abrar Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators) provided the most concrete resistance with the ball in the chase, taking both wickets to fall and keeping his side in the contest as long as possible.
Quick context: early PSL pressure builds
This fixture was Match 9 of the Pakistan Super League 2026, part of the early run of games hosted at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The tournament has started with batting-friendly conditions, putting a premium on controlling the middle overs and executing under the lights.
What’s next after quetta gladiators vs islamabad united
Islamabad United will take confidence from a chase that stayed composed and finished fast, while Quetta Gladiators are left to reassess how a strong 183/5 still wasn’t enough. The immediate focus for both squads will be tightening execution in the middle overs—Islamabad aiming to build momentum, Quetta looking to turn big batting efforts into wins as the points race takes shape.
