Quetta Gladiators Defeat Islamabad United in PSL X Qualifier Lahore

Quetta Gladiators secured a dominant 30-run victory over Islamabad United in the first qualifier of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, booking their place in the final. Quetta posted a strong total of 209 for 6, fueled by a late 95-run partnership between Dinesh Chandimal and Faheem Ashraf, before bowling out Islamabad for 179. Usman Tariq led the bowling effort with figures of 3 for 32, supported by Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Wasim, contributing to Islamabad's failure to maintain the required run rate. This win marks Quetta's third consecutive victory over Islamabad in PSL X and extends their dominant run in the league stage, where they finished top with seven wins and only two losses. Islamabad United, despite finishing second in the league, have struggled at Gaddafi Stadium, the venue of the qualifier, and will now get another chance to reach the final through Eliminator 2. The playoff matches continue with Karachi Kings facing Lahore Qalandars for a spot to challenge Islamabad in Eliminator 2.