In one of the most commanding performances of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, the Quetta Gladiators stormed to a crucial 64-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi at a lively Gaddafi Stadium, significantly tightening the race for playoff spots and making a huge leap in the standings.
Having set an imposing target of 179, built around a collective batting effort led by captain Saud Shakeel (32 off 26), Finn Allen (31 off 16), and Mark Chapman (33 off 26), the Gladiators’ bowlers dismantled Zalmi’s batting with ruthless efficiency during the chase. Faheem Ashraf stole the show with a devastating five-wicket haul (5/33), as Zalmi crumbled to 114 all out in just 15.2 overs.
This vital win has shaken up the PSL 2025 standings, with Quetta, who had lingered outside the playoff spots for most of the tournament, now leapfrogging into third position heading into the business end of the season.
| Position | Team | Matches (M) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | No Result (N/R) | Points (PT) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad United | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2.342 |
| 2 | Lahore Qalandars | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.543 |
| 3 | Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0.140 |
| 4 | Karachi Kings | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.217 |
| 5 | Peshawar Zalmi | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.847 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -1.562 |
With this resounding win, Quetta Gladiators have drawn level on points with Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, although they have a fixture in hand. For Peshawar Zalmi, the road to the top four is now extremely precarious; they will likely need to win their remaining games convincingly and hope for other results to fall their way.
In a season that has seen its fair share of high-scoring thrillers and last-over heists, Quetta Gladiators’ clinical dismantling of Zalmi serves as a timely reminder of their intent ahead of the business end of the tournament. With the playoffs looming, the Gladiators are peaking at the right time and appear ready to make a charge for their second title.
PSL will continue after a day’s break, with Quetta Gladiators once again in action against Multan Sultans.
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