Over 20. 16 runs. Bowler: Muhammad Shahzad. Quetta Gladiators: 159/8(rr 7.95)

Six runs. SIX! Muhammad Shahzad to Hassan Nawaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. In a thrilling encounter at Gaddafi Stadium, Quetta Gladiators edged past Islamabad United by two wickets. Hassan Nawaz was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 41 balls, anchoring the chase despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Islamabad's bowlers kept the pressure on, particularly Naseem Shah and Salman Irshad, who both took crucial wickets. Ultimately, Quetta's resilience prevailed, securing their fifth win of the tournament and solidifying their position in the top two. Hassan Nawaz is the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.

Two runs. Muhammad Shahzad to Hassan Nawaz. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man for 2 runs, dropped catch by Gous.

Six runs. SIX! Muhammad Shahzad to Hassan Nawaz. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.

Two runs. Muhammad Shahzad to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Irshad, fielded by Shah.

Dot ball. Muhammad Shahzad to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to gully for no runs, dropped catch by Shahzad, fielded by Mayers.

End of over. Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Naseem Shah. Quetta Gladiators: 143/8(rr 7.53)

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Naseem Shah to Muhammad Wasim. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Gous. Good review from Islamabad United.

One run. Naseem Shah to Hassan Nawaz. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.

One run. Naseem Shah to Muhammad Wasim. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run.

Dot ball. Naseem Shah to Muhammad Wasim. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Gous.

Dot ball. APPEAL! Naseem Shah to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Gous, appeal made for Caught. There is no connection between the bat and the ball.

Four runs. FOUR! Naseem Shah to Muhammad Wasim. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

End of over. Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Salman Irshad. Quetta Gladiators: 137/7(rr 7.61)

One run. Salman Irshad to Muhammad Wasim. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to point for 1 run, fielded by Munro.

One run. Salman Irshad to Hassan Nawaz. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.

Two runs. Salman Irshad to Hassan Nawaz. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Shahzad.

Three runs. Salman Irshad to Muhammad Wasim. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, in the air under control to mid wicket for 3 runs, fielded by Shahzad.

One run. Salman Irshad to Hassan Nawaz. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Agha.

Two runs. Salman Irshad to Hassan Nawaz. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Shah.

End of over. Over 17. 10 runs. Bowler: Jason Holder. Quetta Gladiators: 127/7(rr 7.47)