In the 23rd match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, Quetta Gladiators secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Islamabad United.
Chasing a target of 158 runs, the Gladiators achieved the goal with just one ball remaining, losing 8 wickets in the process. Hassan Nawaz played a key role for Quetta, scoring an unbeaten 64 runs. Riley Russo contributed 27 runs, while Fin Allen made 20 runs. Muhammad Wasim Jr. added 16, Haseebullah and captain Saud Shakil both made 7, Faheem Ashraf 6, Kyle Jamieson 3, and Mark Chapman 2 runs before being dismissed.
For Islamabad United, Naseem Shah and Salman Irshad claimed two wickets each, while Muhammad Nawaz, Salman Agha, and Jason Holder took one wicket each.
Earlier, Islamabad United, invited to bat first, scored 157 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Muhammad Nawaz was the top scorer for United with 49 runs. Sahibzada Farhan contributed 39 runs, while Kyle Mayers made 22, and Haider Ali 10. Colin Munro scored 9, Andre House 8, Naseem Shah 1, and captain Salman Agha and Muhammad Shehzad were dismissed without scoring.
Jason Holder remained not out on 14 runs.
For Quetta Gladiators, Faheem Ashraf was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets, while Saud Shakil, Khurram Shehzad, Abrar Ahmed, and Kyle Jamieson claimed one wicket each.
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakil (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Hassan Nawaz, Haseebullah Khan (wicketkeeper), Mark Chapman, Riley Russo, Kyle Jamieson, Muhammad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shehzad, and Fin Allen.
Islamabad United: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Kyle Mayers, Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Andre House (wicketkeeper), Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shehzad, Naseem Shah, and Salman Irshad.
