Islamabad United Register First Win After Chasing 183 Against Quetta
Shadab Khan Leads United to Victory Against Quetta
By Sports Desk • Apr 02, 2026
This win will give Islamabad United a lot of confidence after a slow start to the tournament. Their batting looked strong and well-balanced, especially with young players stepping up.
Islamabad United Register First Win After Chasing 183 Against Quetta
Shadab Khan and Sameer Minhas lead Islamabad to a strong victory
Islamabad United finally got their first win of the PSL 11 season after defeating Quetta in an exciting match.
Batting first, Quetta had a difficult start as their batting lineup struggled early on. They were in trouble at 94 for 5, and it looked like they might end up with a low total.
However, Hassan Nawaz played a brilliant innings in the middle overs. He handled the pressure really well and helped his team recover. Thanks to his effort, Quetta managed to post a competitive total of 183 runs.
Strong Start from Islamabad
In the second innings, Islamabad United started confidently. Openers Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas played well and handled the powerplay smartly, giving their team a solid foundation.
But after the quick fall of two wickets, the match could have gone either way.
Shadab and Sameer Seal the Win
At that moment, captain Shadab Khan stepped in and played a match-winning innings. He showed great control and attacking intent, keeping the scoreboard moving.
Alongside him, young player Sameer Minhas continued his excellent form and played a brilliant knock.
Shadab Khan
scored
69 off 39 balls
Sameer Minhas
scored
82 off 48 balls
Both players built a strong partnership that took the game away from Quetta and guided Islamabad to a comfortable win.
A Much-Needed Victory
This win will give Islamabad United a lot of confidence after a slow start to the tournament. Their batting looked strong and well-balanced, especially with young players stepping up.
On the other hand, Quetta will feel disappointed after fighting back with the bat but failing to defend the total.