Gladiators Stun United in High-Scoring Thriller!

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium witnessed an absolute run-fest on May 7th, 2025, as the Quetta Gladiators locked horns with Islamabad United in what turned out to be a memorable encounter in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. In a match filled with explosive batting and a few surprises, the Gladiators emerged victorious, leaving the United stunned by a margin of 109 runs.

Islamabad United won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they might have reconsidered as the innings unfolded. The Quetta Gladiators' batting lineup came out all guns blazing. Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen provided a brisk start, setting the platform for what was to come. However, it was the explosive partnership between Rilee Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz that truly took the game away from Islamabad United.

Rilee Rossouw was in scintillating form, smashing a magnificent century. His innings of 104 runs came off just 46 deliveries and was studded with 14 boundaries and 6 towering sixes. He was ably supported by Hassan Nawaz, who also reached a brilliant century, scoring 100 runs off 45 balls, including 4 fours and 9 sixes. Their incredible hitting propelled the Quetta Gladiators to a formidable total of 263 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs – a daunting target for any team.

In response, Islamabad United faced an uphill battle right from the start. They lost wickets at regular intervals, and despite some resistance from the middle order, they never really threatened the mammoth total set by the Gladiators. Imad Wasim fought valiantly, scoring a half-century (56 off 41 balls), but it wasn't enough to stem the flow of wickets.

The Islamabad United innings eventually folded for 154 runs in 19.3 overs. The Quetta Gladiators' bowlers put in a disciplined performance, with Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim, and Abrar Ahmed each picking up crucial wickets to ensure their team's dominant victory. Rilee Rossouw was deservedly named the Player of the Match for his incredible century.

This emphatic win was a significant one for the Quetta Gladiators, boosting their morale and points tally in the PSL 2025 standings. On the other hand, it was a disappointing outing for Islamabad United, who will need to regroup quickly after this heavy defeat.

Match Summary:

 * Quetta Gladiators: 263/3 (20 overs) - Rilee Rossouw 104, Hassan Nawaz 100

 * Islamabad United: 154/10 (19.3 overs) - Imad Wasim 56

 * Player of the Match: Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators)

 * Quetta Gladiators won by 109 runs.

The match will be remembered for the incredible batting display by Rilee Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz, who took the Islamabad United bowlers to the cleaners. It was a clear demonstration of power-hitting and a testament to the Quetta Gladiators' batting depth. Cricket fans in Rawalpindi were certainly treated to a thrilling spectacle!