In an exciting clash at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Quetta Gladiators secured a convincing 40-run victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the 5th match of Pakistan Super League 2026.
QTG vs HYK PSL Match 5: Final Scorecard
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Result | Quetta Gladiators won by 40 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shamyl Hussain |
| Quetta Score | 174/8 (20 overs) |
| Hyderabad Score | 134/8 (20 overs) |
Quetta Gladiators Post Strong Total
Batting first, Quetta Gladiators put up a competitive total of 174/8 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Shamyl Hussain, who played a match-winning knock and was later named Player of the Match.
He found solid support from Hasan Nawaz, with the duo building a crucial 89-run partnership, which proved to be the backbone of Quetta’s innings.
Despite some quick wickets in the middle overs, Quetta managed to maintain momentum and finish strong.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Fall Short in Chase
Chasing 175, Hyderabad Kingsmen got off to a shaky start. Early wickets, including Saim Ayub and Maaz Sadaqat, put them under pressure.
Marnus Labuschagne tried to stabilize the innings with a steady 23, while Usman Khan added 14 runs, but the required run rate kept climbing.
The team eventually finished at 134/8 in 20 overs, falling well short of the target.
Bowlers Seal the Game for Quetta
Quetta’s bowling attack was disciplined and effective throughout the innings.
- Abrar Ahmed was the standout performer, picking up 3 wickets for 23 runs
- Ahmed Daniyal chipped in with 2 wickets for just 13 runs
- The bowling unit maintained pressure, never allowing Hyderabad to build a strong partnership
Key Moments
- Powerplay boost: Hyderabad managed 45 runs in first 6 overs, but lost momentum later
- Match-defining partnership: 89 runs between Shamyl Hussain and Hasan Nawaz
- Middle-order collapse derailed Hyderabad’s chase
