Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United — the clash everyone’s been waiting for lit up Lahore in the first qualifier of the HBL PSL X. Under the floodlights and amid roaring fans, the Gladiators won the toss and chose to bat first, setting the stage for a high-octane showdown against the defending champions.
This wasn’t just any match. It was a ticket to the final.
For Quetta Gladiators, the confidence was sky-high. Riding the momentum of an unbeaten five-match streak, they weren’t just looking to win — they were out to dominate. Saud Shakeel’s side had the rhythm, the strategy, and the hunger to make it count when it mattered most.
But on the other end, Islamabad United wasn’t here to hand over victory. They came in sharp, fired up from their recent win, and determined to book a back-to-back trip to the PSL final. Shadab Khan’s unit, known for pulling off big performances under pressure, had all the firepower to turn things around even if they didn’t bat first.
This high-stakes battle between Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United was more than just a match — it was a war of nerves, experience, and execution. The winner would soar straight into the final. The loser? Not out, but thrown into another do-or-die situation in the eliminator.
As the first ball was bowled, anticipation crackled through the air.
Here’s how the teams lined up:
Quetta Gladiators Playing XI:
Saud Shakeel (C), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, +Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed.
Islamabad United Playing XI:
Shadab Khan (C), Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen, Salman Agha, James Neesham, Ben Dwarshuis, Imad Wasim, +Ghazi Ghori, Salman Irshad, Naseem Shah.
Two teams. One direct ticket to the final. No room for mistakes.
As the drama of Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United unfolded, fans across the nation were glued to their screens, hoping their heroes would rise.
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