Quetta Gladiators Dominate Hyderabad Kingsmen to Secure First PSL 11 Win

Quetta Gladiators registered their first win of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 40 runs at Gaddafi Stadium.

Chasing 175, Hyderabad Kingsmen struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 134/8 in their 20 overs, as Quetta Gladiators’ bowling attack delivered a disciplined performance.

The Kingsmen’s innings got off to a shaky start with early wickets inside the powerplay. Alzarri Joseph and Abrar Ahmed struck early blows, reducing the batting side to a precarious position.

Attempts to rebuild the innings through partnerships were short-lived. Marnus Labuschagne and others chipped in with starts, while Irfan Khan Niazi and Hassan Khan added some resistance with a steady stand. However, regular wickets ensured Hyderabad never truly threatened the target.

Abrar Ahmed led the charge with the ball, picking up crucial wickets at key intervals, while Ahmed Daniyal also made important breakthroughs to keep the pressure on.

Earlier, Quetta Gladiators posted 174/8 after being put in to bat. Despite early setbacks, the innings was anchored by Shamyl Hussain, who continued his impressive form with another half-century.

He shared a vital partnership with Hasan Nawaz, helping Quetta recover and push towards a competitive total. Nawaz also contributed with a well-paced fifty before being run out.

In the later stages, quick runs from Tom Curran provided the finishing touch, lifting the total beyond the 170 mark.

For Hyderabad, Riley Meredith was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana and Akif Javed chipped in with two wickets each.

With this result, Quetta Gladiators open their account in PSL 11, delivering a complete performance with both bat and ball.