Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators 2025 Qualifier Full Commentary

Salman Irshad to Muhammad Wasim. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wasim. A strong finish powers Quetta Gladiators over the 200 mark, after choosing to bat first. They lost three wickets in the powerplay but Finn Allen remained steady, contributing a valuable 41 runs. Avishka Fernando made 32, but the partnership between Dinesh Chandimal and Faheem Ashraf was the key contributor to the final total, adding 95 in 48 balls. Ashraf fell for 45 in the final over, whilst Chandimal finished 49 not out, the pair showing their power with three sixes apiece. Islamabad United bowlers Ben Dwarshuis and Salman Irshad bagged two wickets each, but their side face a tough chase. Stay tuned to see if they can do it.

Salman Irshad to Faheem Ashraf. Yorker, outside off stump deep in crease Steer, bottom edge to second slip for 1 run, run save by Ghori.

Naseem Shah to Faheem Ashraf. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point for 1 run, fielded by Dwarshuis.

Naseem Shah to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hales.

Naseem Shah to Faheem Ashraf. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.

James Neesham to Faheem Ashraf. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dwarshuis.

James Neesham to Dinesh Chandimal. Full toss, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.

Salman Irshad to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

Salman Irshad to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.

James Neesham to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Khan, fielded by van der Dussen.

James Neesham to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Irshad.

James Neesham to Dinesh Chandimal. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to silly point for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.

Muhammad Wasim to Ben Dwarshuis. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Muhammad Wasim to Salman Irshad. Off cutter half volley, off stump deep in crease working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rossouw.

Mohammad Amir to Salman Irshad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Mohammad Amir to Muhammad Ghazi Ghori. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Allen.

Usman Tariq to Muhammad Ghazi Ghori. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.

Usman Tariq to Ben Dwarshuis. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.

Muhammad Wasim to Ben Dwarshuis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump backing away driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

Muhammad Wasim to Salman Ali Agha. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run.

Mohammad Amir to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, in the air under control to backward point for 1 run, run save by Ashraf.