PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators Crush Islamabad United by 109 Runs to Cement Top Playoff Spot
The Quetta Gladiators have silenced any doubts surrounding their top spot in the PSL 10 standings, delivering a historic 109-run thrashing of Islamabad United at Rawalpindi. With this dominant performance, the Gladiators have officially secured one of the top two playoff positions — giving them two chances to book a place in the final.
Record-Breaking Batting Display
Batting first after being put in by Islamabad, Rilee Rossouw exploded for 104 off just 46 balls, while Hasan Nawaz followed suit with a blistering 100* off 45 balls. Their brutal partnership powered Quetta to a mammoth 263/3, now the highest-ever team total in PSL history.
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Islamabad Crumble Under Pressure
In response, Islamabad United failed to mount a serious chase. They were bowled out for 154 in 19.3 overs, with Mohammad Amir leading the bowling charge, claiming 3 wickets and ensuring Islamabad never stood a chance.
Latest PSL 10 Points Table
| Position | Team | M | W | L | N/R | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quetta Gladiators (Q) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1.530 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.433 |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -0.044 |
| 4 | Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0.958 |
| 5 | Peshawar Zalmi | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.082 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | -2.708 |
What’s Next?
- Quetta Gladiators still have one match left — against the struggling Multan Sultans — and are favorites to finish as the table-toppers.
- Islamabad United, despite five wins, are now under pressure after four consecutive losses. Their final group-stage test will be against Karachi Kings on May 10.
- Tomorrow, Peshawar Zalmi will battle the Karachi Kings in a crucial clash for the fourth playoff spot.
