In a thrilling encounter at the Pakistan Super League 2024, Quetta Gladiators’ journey came to an end as they suffered a defeat against Islamabad United in the Eliminator 1 match.
United posted a competitive total of 174/9 after opting to bat first, thanks to stellar contributions from Martin Guptill, who scored 56 runs off 47 balls, and Salman Ali Agha, who added 31 runs off 21 deliveries.
Quetta’s Mohammad Amir showcased his bowling prowess by claiming two crucial wickets for 20 runs, while Akeal Hosein also impressed with two wickets for 34 runs. During the chase, Gladiators faced an early collapse, losing their first five wickets for just 16 runs.
Imad Wasim led the charge for United, providing crucial breakthroughs by dismissing key batsmen. Naseem Shah removed Jason Roy for just 1 run, while Wasim sent Saud Shakeel back to the pavilion without scoring.
Wasim continued his dominance, claiming the wickets of Khwaja Nafay and Rilee Rossouw, both on five runs each. Although Omair bin Yusuf fought valiantly and scored a half-century, his efforts went in vain.
Akeal Hosein showed promise with a brisk innings in the 30s, but his innings was cut short by a run-out courtesy of Salman Ali Agha. Imad Wasim emerged as the star performer of the match, showcasing an outstanding bowling display with an economy of 3. He conceded only 12 runs in his four overs, tightening the screws on Gladiators’ chase.
Ultimately, emerged victorious by 39 runs, with Imad Wasim rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance with both bat and ball. With this win, secured their spot in the next stage of the tournament, while Quetta bid farewell to their PSL 2024 campaign.
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