Rilee Rossouw’s squad clinched a thrilling 3-wicket victory over Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium, maintaining Quetta Gladiators’ flawless start to PSL season 9.
Winning the toss, Quetta opted to field first. Akeal Hossein and Abrar Ahmed led the charge with their spin, consistently taking crucial wickets. Hossein dismissed Alex Hales and Azam Khan, while Abrar Ahmed claimed 3 wickets for a mere 18 runs.
In the death overs, Muhammad Amir and Wasim Junior restricted Islamabad to 138-9, with Wasim Junior also securing three wickets.
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Salman Ali Agha stood out for Islamabad with a composed 33 runs. However, Islamabad’s bowlers struck back, reducing Quetta to 54-4.
Naseem Shah’s fiery spell claimed two key wickets, while Jason Roy’s aggressive batting added momentum to Quetta’s innings.
A controversial DRS decision targeting Rossouw added drama, but his unbeaten 34 off 38 balls steered Quetta to victory.
Skipper Shadab Khan’s late heroics and Sherfane Rutherford’s steady knock weren’t enough to turn the tide.
Rilee Rossouw was awarded Man of the Match for his crucial contributions.