Quetta Gladiators Secure Victory, Climb PSL 2026 Standings
Quetta Gladiators Rise in PSL 2026 Rankings
On April 10, Quetta Gladiators achieved a significant 61-run victory over Rawalpindiz, propelling them into the top five of the PSL 2026 standings. This win allowed them to surpass Lahore Qalandars, securing the fifth position in the league table. Currently, Multan Sultans lead the pack with four wins out of five matches, accumulating 8 points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +0.941. Following closely are Peshawar Zalmi, who have triumphed in 3 out of 4 matches, earning 7 points with a solid NRR of +2.877.
Islamabad United holds the third spot with three victories from five games, while Karachi Kings are fourth with three wins from four matches. Unfortunately, Rawalpindiz faced their fifth straight defeat in PSL 2026, placing them at the bottom of the table, with their chances of advancing to the next round looking grim. They currently sit just below the Hyderabad Kingsmen, who have yet to win a game this season. Peshawar Zalmi has the opportunity to take the top position if they defeat Lahore Qalandars in their upcoming match on April 11.
Match Summary: Quetta vs Rawalpindiz
Choosing to bowl first, Rawalpindiz conceded 182 runs. Ben Sears was notable with 3 wickets for 41 runs, while Mohammad Amir took 2 wickets for 31 runs. Rilee Roussouw was a standout performer for Quetta, scoring 53 runs off 42 balls. Jahandad Khan contributed significantly with an unbeaten 21 runs from just six balls, helping Quetta reach their total of 182 runs. Rawalpindiz struggled to chase the target effectively.
For Quetta, Jahandad, Usman Tariq, and Saud Shakeel each claimed two wickets. Quetta Gladiators now aim to break into the top four and will need to enhance their NRR. Their next challenge is against Peshawar Zalmi on April 15, while Rawalpindiz will face the Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 16.