Islamabad United Vs Quetta Gladiators Live Score, PSL 2026: Hasan, Curran Building Vital Stand | QG 152/5 (18)

As was the need of the hour, Hasan Nawaz (41 not out) and Tom Curran (24 not out) have steadied the Gladiators ship with an unbroken 59-run partnership off 37 balls. They will now look to cash in, in the remaining two overs to try and propel their team past the 175-run mark perhaps.

While PSL action is on, the Indian Premier League is about to commence its second round of league-phase games. Kolkata Knight Riders host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens tonight, with a high-scoring clash expected. We will bring you the live updates from that encounter, as also the second PSL match of the day, pitting Karachi Kings against Rawalpindiz.

Oh, how the tables have turned! Shadab Khan has swung the momentum Islamabad's way with three wickets in quick succession. He follows up Saud Shakeel's dismissal with the scalps of Ben Dermott and Bevon Jacobs off successive balls. Hasan Nawaz and Tom Curran now in the middle for the Gladiators, looking to rebuild before a final onslaught.

Shadab Khan delivers a clever googly outside off, and Saud Shakeel goes for the big slog sweep, but it doesn’t come off. A massive top edge sends the ball looping behind square on the off side, where Haider Ali settles under it and completes a simple catch at short third.

A huge breakthrough for Islamabad United as their skipper removes his opposite number, with Saud departing after a fluent 42 off 26.

Imad Wasim hurries it through, skidding on nicely, but Saud Shakeel reads it early, rocks back, stays beautifully balanced, and lofts it straight over the bowler’s head. Not quite the elevation of a six, but plenty of class as it races away for four.

Faheem Ashraf goes full, but Shamyl Hussain is having none of it, plants his front foot and absolutely launches it straight back over the bowler’s head. That’s a clean, towering six down the ground, no movement needed, just pure timing and confidence.

We’re all set in Lahore, and it’s Saud Shakeel alongside Shamyl Hussain walking out to get things rolling for Quetta Gladiators. Shakeel takes first strike, settling in as the field spreads out, while Chris Green has the new ball in hand, ready to kick things off for Islamabad United. Here we go.

Pitch Report by Aamir Sohail - Lahore basks under a bright 34°C day, and the surface looks tailor-made for runs. It’s flat, well-compacted, and hard, with a touch of grass that should help the ball skid on nicely. Batters are likely to enjoy the pace coming onto the bat, while bowlers will need to stay tight, rely on variations, and make the most of the heavier ball to keep things under control.

Islamabad United (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous(w), Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan(c), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad

Quetta Gladiators (Playing XI): Saud Shakeel(c), Shamyl Hussain, Bevon Jacobs, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Ben McDermott(w), Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Quetta Gladiators have won the toss and have opted to bat.

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