Qualifier, Lahore, May 21, 2025, 08:00 PM
Quetta Gladiators
209/6(20.0ov)
Islamabad United
179/10(19.4ov)
Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United by 30 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Faheem Ashraf
Commentry
Right then, we have our first finalist in Quetta Gladiators, and the second finalist will be decided over the next two days. First up is Eliminator 1 on Thursday, 22nd May, where Karachi Kings will take on Lahore Qalandars. The loser will be knocked out, while the winner will advance to face Islamabad United for a spot in the final. The game will start at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). See you then. Cheers!
Faheem Ashraf is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stellar all-round showing.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, it didn’t seem like Quetta Gladiators would get to 209, especially when they were 113/5 beyond the halfway mark. However, a spirited fightback from Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, and Faheem Ashraf helped them stage a remarkable recovery and post a daunting total on the board.
In Islamabad’s chase of 210, it was a story of batters getting starts but failing to build on them. An early setback came with the dismissal of Alex Hales, and although Sahibzada Farhan and Rassie van der Dussen looked promising, Quetta kept chipping away and never allowed a substantial stand to develop. The departure of Salman Agha proved to be the final nail in the coffin for United.
Quetta Gladiators are through to the final! It will be their first appearance in the summit clash since lifting their maiden and only title six years ago. As for Islamabad United, they came into this clash riding high on momentum but fell short against the side that topped the league stage. They will now have one more shot at reaching the final when they play in Eliminator 2.
In over# 20
0W
1wd
0
1
1
Mohammad Wasim 38/2(3.4)
OUT! It is high in the air, but there is a fielder under it, who takes it.
19.4
W
OUT! It is high in the air, but there is a fielder under it, who takes it.
19.4
1wd
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
19.3
.
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
19.2
1
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
19.1
1
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
In over# 19
1
0W
1lb
0
2
1
Mohammad Amir 31/2(4)
18.6
1
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
18.5
W
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
18.4
1lb
Leg bye, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
18.3
.
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
18.2
2
2 runs, that is driven straight down the ground for a couple.