On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Islamabad United delivered a masterclass in clinical chasing at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, defeating the Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets. The victory, anchored by a record-breaking unbeaten partnership, has significantly stabilized United’s position on the PSL 11 points table.
First Innings: Quetta Sets a Competitive 183
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Gladiators posted a respectable total of 183/5:
- Aggressive Start: Hassan Nawaz was the standout performer for Quetta, smashing an aggressive 66 runs.
- Supportive Role: Captain Saud Shakeel contributed a steady 42, while late cameos from Tom Curran (29) and Hussain (21) pushed the total past 180.
- Shadab’s Magic: Islamabad’s captain, Shadab Khan, led from the front with the ball, picking up 3 crucial wickets to keep the Gladiators from reaching a 200+ total.
The Chase: Sameer Minhas and Shadab Take Control
Islamabad United made short work of the 184-run target, reaching it in the 19th over with 8 wickets in hand:
- The Partnership: After the early departures of Devon Conway (18) and Andries Gous (2), the match was completely turned by an unbeaten 128-run stand for the third wicket.
- Sameer Minhas: Played the innings of his life, remaining not out on 82 runs with a display of responsible yet high-impact batting.
- Shadab Khan: Capped off a perfect all-round day by scoring an unbeaten 69 runs, effectively ending Quetta’s hopes.
Match Summary: April 2, 2026
| Feature | Quetta Gladiators | Islamabad United |
| Score | 183/5 (20 overs) | 184/2 (18.4 overs) |
| Top Batter | Hassan Nawaz (66) | Sameer Minhas (82*) |
| Top Bowler | Abrar Ahmed (0/25) | Shadab Khan (3/28) |
| Result | Lost by 8 Wickets | Won by 8 Wickets |
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