Quetta Gladiators clinched a dramatic two-wicket victory over Islamabad United in a high-octane PSL 2025 clash, chasing down 158 with tension soaring till the final ball. After restricting United to 157/9—thanks to Faheem Ashraf’s 4/25—Gladiators survived a rollercoaster chase, anchored by Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 41-ball 64. Despite early setbacks, including Finn Allen’s explosive but brief 13-ball cameo and Rilee Rossouw’s unfortunate run-out, Gladiators stumbled before Hasan’s composure and Islamabad’s costly fielding errors sealed their fate.
United, reeling from three straight losses despite six lineup changes, fought back through Mohammad Nawaz’s valiant 49, reviving their innings from 91/6. However, their bowlers couldn’t defend the total as Naseem Shah (2/31) and Irshad (2/31) kept it tight. The climax was chaotic: Hasan was dropped twice in the final over by Shahzad and Irshad, then smashed a six before another spilled catch allowed Gladiators to snatch victory with a six off the penultimate ball. The win propelled Gladiators to the top of the table, while United’s playoff hopes grew precarious despite their earlier five-match winning streak.
