Quetta Gladiators defeated RawalPindiz by 61 runs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), securing victory through Rilee Rossouw’s half‑century and a disciplined collective bowling performance.
RawalPindiz, chasing 184, faltered and managed only 121 in 17.3 overs, with Saad Masood scoring 31, Daryl Mitchell adding 30, and Yasir Khan contributing 22.
Abdullah Fazal scored 20, while other batters failed to reach double figures, leaving the debutants struggling against sustained Gladiators pressure throughout the innings.
Usman Tariq, Jahandad Khan, and captain Saud Shakeel claimed two wickets each, supported by Kashif Bhatti and Abrar Ahmed, who secured one dismissal apiece.
Earlier, Quetta Gladiators posted 182 for six in 20 overs, recovering from a shaky start after losing opener Sam Harper for eight runs.
Rossouw and captain Saud Shakeel stabilized the innings with an 87‑run partnership, before Mubasir Khan dismissed Rossouw for 53 and Ben Sears removed Shakeel for 42.
Mohammad Amir struck twice, dismissing Khawaja Nafay and Bevon Jacobs, reducing Gladiators to 156 for six, before Hasan Nawaz powered the total with a rapid 39.
Nawaz’s innings included five sixes, while Jahandad Khan added an unbeaten 21 from six balls, ensuring Gladiators finished strongly with valuable late contributions.
Ben Sears led RawalPindiz’s bowling with three wickets for 41 runs, while Amir claimed two dismissals and Mubasir Khan secured one wicket.
