The Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators gives a huge competition between the IA and also has been this will become one of the exciting Matches in Pakistan Super League. Both franchises are quite accustomed to thrilling fixtures, nail-biting finishes and magnificent performances since the first PSL season in 2016.
Islamabad United are considered by many as one of the best PSL teams to have played, having clinched multiple championship titles and Quetta Gladiators built their reputation on making comebacks through sheer hard work and determination. Games between the two have produced high-scoring contests, nail-biting finishes and playoff battles that have defined PSL lore.
About of the Islamabad United
| Category | Details |
| Team Name | Islamabad United |
| Nicknames | IU, ISLU, Sherus |
| League | Pakistan Super League |
| Founded | 2015 |
| City | Islamabad |
| Home Ground | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Team Owners | Leonine Global Sports |
| Chairman | Ali Naqvi |
| Current Captain | Shadab Khan |
| Head Coach | Luke Ronchi |
| PSL Titles | 3 Titles (2016, 2018, 2024) |
| First PSL Trophy | PSL 2016 |
| Team Colors | Red, Orange, Gold |
| Official Website | Islamabad United |
About of the Quetta Gladiators
| Category | Details |
| Team Name | Quetta Gladiators |
| Nicknames | Purple Force, Shan-e-Pakistan |
| League | Pakistan Super League |
| Founded | 2015 |
| City | Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Home Ground | Bugti Stadium |
| Team Owners | Nadeem Omar (Omar Associates) |
| Current Captain | Saud Shakeel |
| Head Coach | Moin Khan |
| Mentor | Sir Viv Richards |
| PSL Titles | 1 Title (2019) |
| First PSL Trophy | PSL 2019 |
| Team Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Official Website | Quetta Gladiators |
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Head to Head Record
| Stats | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators |
| Matches Played | 23 | 23 |
| Wins | 10 | 12 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| PSL Titles | 3 | 1 |
| Biggest Win | 43 runs | 109 runs |
| Most Recent Result | Loss | Win |
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Timeline
| Season | Match | Venue | Result |
| PSL 2016 | Match 1 | Dubai | Quetta Gladiators won by 8 wickets |
| PSL 2016 | Match 11 | Sharjah | Quetta Gladiators won by 7 wickets |
| PSL 2016 | Final | Dubai | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
| PSL 2017 | Match 7 | Dubai | Islamabad United won by 5 wickets |
| PSL 2017 | Match 17 | Sharjah | Islamabad United won by 1 run |
| PSL 2018 | Match 9 | Sharjah | Quetta Gladiators won by 6 wickets |
| PSL 2018 | Match 28 | Sharjah | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
| PSL 2019 | Match 6 | Dubai | Quetta Gladiators won by 7 wickets |
| PSL 2019 | Match 26 | Abu Dhabi | Quetta Gladiators won by 43 runs |
| PSL 2020 | Match 1 | Karachi | Quetta Gladiators won by 3 wickets |
| PSL 2020 | Match 9 | Rawalpindi | Quetta Gladiators won by 5 wickets |
| PSL 2021 | Match 12 | Karachi | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
| PSL 2021 | Match 18 | Abu Dhabi | Islamabad United won by 10 wickets |
| PSL 2022 | Match 10 | Karachi | Islamabad United won by 43 runs |
| PSL 2022 | Match 18 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 5 wickets |
| PSL 2023 | Match 13 | Karachi | Islamabad United won by 63 runs |
| PSL 2023 | Match 21 | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United won by 2 wickets |
| PSL 2024 | Match 8 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 3 wickets |
| PSL 2024 | Match 18 | Rawalpindi | Match abandoned due to rain |
| PSL 2024 | Eliminator 1 | Karachi | Islamabad United won by 39 runs |
| PSL 2025 | Match 23 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 2 wickets |
| PSL 2025 | Match 26 | Rawalpindi | Quetta Gladiators won by 109 runs |
| PSL 2025 | Qualifier 1 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 30 runs |
| PSL 2026 | Match 9 | Lahore | Islamabad United won by 8 wickets |
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2016 – The Beginning of a PSL Rivalry
The inaugural PSL season saw Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators first meeting. Islamabad United started the first few encounters with a pretty balanced side with power hitters alongside disciplined bowlers.
The bigger of these moments got delivered when the two groups faced each other in the PSL 2016 Final. Islamabad United gave an impressive performance to win the inaugural PSL trophy by beating Quetta Gladiators and stamp their presence in PSL early.
Key Players:
- Misbah-ul-Haq
- Shane Watson
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
That last win set up a long lasting and competitive rivalry between the two franchises.
2017 – Quetta Gladiators Fight Back
The Gladiators had a brilliant comeback in PSL 2017. Quetta under captain Sarfaraz Ahmed were also consistent throughout the tournament and started to take on Islamabad’s (also) ascendency.
Matches between the two sides grew more competitive with Quetta making life hard for Islamabad’s middle order.
Important performers included:
- Kevin Pietersen
- Ahmed Shehzad
- Mohammad Sami
2018 – Islamabad United Return to the Top
A repeat PSL season had turned to golden goose for Islamabad United in 2018 with their second PSL title. Islamabad’s depth as a batting and bowling unit was apparent throughout all their matches versus Quetta Gladiators.
Players like:
- Luke Ronchi
- Shadab Khan
- Asif Ali
were instrumental in ensuring that Islamabad kept up their tradition of rival dominance.
But a familiar feature of Quetta Gladiators was that they continued to carry the threat with their seasoned core and well-set bowling attack.
2019 – Quetta Gladiators Win Their First PSL Trophy
QG had a record-breaking 2019 PSL season They secured their first PSL title after being the runner-up.
In this time, with improved batting and aggressive bowling tactics, Quetta established a better head-to-head record versus Islamabad United.
Star performers included:
- Shane Watson
- Dwayne Bravo
- Mohammad Hasnain
As Quetta began regularly beating Islamabad in key league encounters, the rivalry became more evenly matched.
2020–2022 – Close Matches and Dramatic Finishes
The rivalry between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators gave us a number of thrilling highs during the period from 2020 to 2022.
One of the biggest takeaways from these seasons was Islamabad United’s knack for finishing games in tight situations. Quetta, on the other hand, went for old warhorses complemented by rising Pakistani stars.
Islamabad United had a long winning streak against Quetta during this time, as per PSL records.
Notable players during this period were as follows:
- Colin Munro
- Azam Khan
- Jason Roy
2024 – Quetta Gladiators Win a Thriller
One of the most interesting recent matches was PSL 2024.
Quetta Gladiators won the match and chased down the target of 138/9 set by Islamabad United successfully, winning it by 3 wickets with 10 balls remaining. It was a game of some good bowling spells and pressure batting.
Match Summary:
- Islamabad United: 138/9
- Quetta Gladiators: 139/7
- Match: Quetta Gladiators won by 3 wickets
Top performers:
- Rilee Rossouw
- Mohammad Amir
- Shadab Khan
This was Quetta’s return to PSL competitive form.
2025 – Quetta Gladiators Dominate Islamabad United
Quetta Gladiators also have completely dominated Islamabad United in almost all of the games when two meet during the PSL 2025 season.
May 2025 Thriller
Islamabad United ended on the losing side yesterday in a last over finish against Quetta Gladiators on Saturday, who chased down 159 runs to win by 2 wickets. Faheem Ashraf led the bowling attack with enough support from Hasan Nawaz, who saved the match for his side.
Match Highlights:
- Hasan Nawaz: 64 runs
- Faheem Ashraf: 4 wickets
- Quetta won by 1 ball to spare
Historic 263/3 Total
In a second memorable PSL 2025 performance, this time Quetta Gladiators piled up a world record score of 263/3 against Islamabad United before winning by an astonishing run margin of 109 runs.
Key Performances:
- Rilee Rossouw – 104 runs
- Hasan Nawaz – 100 runs
- Mohammad Amir – 3 wickets
The match not only ranks among one of the highest scoring games ever seen in PSL but also reinforces Quetta’s grip on Islamabad as far as matches are concerned.
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2026 – Islamabad United Bounce Back at Gaddafi Stadium
April 2, 2026: Match 9 at Gaddafi Stadium
The latest chapter in the Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators saga came during PSL 2026 Match 9 at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Islamabad United batsmen fired to win by 8 wickets match against Quetta Gladiators in a high scoring game.
Match Summary:
- Quetta Gladiators: 183/5 (20 overs)
- Islamabad United: 189/2 (18.2 overs)
- Result: Islamabad United won by 8 wicket(s)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Player of the Match: Shadab khan
Key Moments from the Match
Outstanding innings from Hasan Nawaz and Saud Shakeel helped Quetta Gladiators reach a respectable score Hasan Nawaz scored a blistering 66 runs off only 36 balls while captain Saud Shakeel too made an impressive contribution with the bat, scoring 42 from just 26 deliveries.
Islamabad United, however, scored at a terrific clip during the chase. At 82 off 48 balls at a strike rate of more than 170, Sameer Minhas played one of his career-best innings in PSL. Captain Shadab Khan also made his mark with a blistering 69 nos off 39 balls and signed off with the ball to take 3 wickets for just 23 runs in only 4 overs.
Sameer Minhas 77 (52) and Shadab Khan partnership made a life changing momentum in favor of Islamabad United where they reached the target with 10 balls left.
PSL 2026 Match Highlights
Important performers from the clash:
- Sameer Minhas – 82 (48)
- Shadab Khan – 69 (39) & 3/23
- Hasan Nawaz – 66 (36)
- Saud Shakeel – 42 (26)
This clash is why Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators is still one of the biggest rivalries in Pakistan Super League. We saw explosive batting, good spin bowling and yet another classic PSL thriller at the Gaddafi Stadium
Key Players in Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Rivalry
Islamabad United Legends
- Shadab Khan
- Asif Ali
- Luke Ronchi
- Colin Munro
Quetta Gladiators Legends
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Rilee Rossouw
- Mohammad Amir
- Shane Watson
Final Thoughts
This timeline of Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators represents the journey PSL itself has been through. This rivalry has provided entertainment, drama and great moments of cricket all the way from the first final in 2016 to modern day high scoring thrillers.
Currently Quetta Gladiators lead the overall head-to-head but Islamabad United won one PSL trophy which means the rivalry would stay equally important with passion maintained. Every season adds an interesting new chapter to PSL’s biggest cricket rivalry.
FAQs
1. Which team has won more matches between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators?
Quetta Gladiators currently hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head record against Islamabad United in PSL history.
2. How many PSL titles have Islamabad United won?
Islamabad United have won 3 PSL titles, making them one of the most successful teams in Pakistan Super League history.
3. When did Quetta Gladiators win their first PSL trophy?
Quetta Gladiators won their maiden PSL title in 2019 after defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
4. Who are the most famous players in the Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators rivalry?
Some of the biggest stars in this rivalry include Shadab Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shane Watson, Colin Munro, Mohammad Amir, and Rilee Rossouw.
5. Where was the PSL 2026 Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Match 9 played?
The PSL 2026 Match 9 between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators was played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 2, 2026.
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