Final result
Quetta Gladiators won by 109 runs
Player of the match: RR Rossouw
Result · Pakistan Super League
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United
Result · Pakistan Super League
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · RR Rossouw
Match preview & overview
Quetta Gladiators dismantle Islamabad United by 109 runs in Rawalpindi
Quetta Gladiators produced one of the most comprehensive batting displays in this PSL season, posting 263/3 against Islamabad United at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 7 May 2025 and then dismissing their opponents for just 154 to win by 109 runs. Islamabad had won the toss and chosen to field, which looked a reasonable call at a ground where 60 per cent of chasing sides historically come out on top. It did not work out that way. Rilee Rossouw was named Player of the Match as Quetta's batters put on a total that was nearly 50 runs clear of the ground's average first-innings score of 214.
The innings had three distinct phases, each of which went Quetta's way. They scored 63 runs in the powerplay for 2 wickets, a solid platform. The middle overs were where the match turned decisively: 119 runs came from overs 7 to 15 without a single wicket falling. The death overs added a further 81 for one more wicket. Islamabad's bowlers had no answer to the onslaught across all 20 overs.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Gladiators post record-busting 263/3
Quetta Gladiators finished with 263/3, nearly 50 runs above Rawalpindi's average first-innings score of 214 across 79 matches at the ground. The middle overs were particularly destructive: 119 runs came from overs 7-15 without the loss of a single wicket, putting the game beyond reach well before the death.
Angle 02
Islamabad's powerplay collapse sealed the chase
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Rossouw named Player of the Match
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Islamabad chose to field, paid the price
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Head-to-head shifts further in Quetta's favour
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Given Rawalpindi's historical 60 per cent chase-success rate, toss-winner markets may attract interest in future fixtures at this venue, though this match showed how quickly conditions can override that trend.
- Top batter markets may be worth monitoring at Rawalpindi given the ground's average first-innings score of 214 and the possibility of high individual contributions on a surface that historically favours strokeplay.
- Powerplay wickets markets could be relevant at this venue: Islamabad's collapse to 53/5 in the powerplay was unusually severe, but the ground's pace-friendly conditions do create opportunities for early movement.
- Margin-of-victory lines tend to offer value at grounds where scores are heavily skewed, and Rawalpindi's average second-innings score of 208 versus the 154 posted here highlights that large margins are possible when conditions swing to one side.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United
What was the result of Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United on 7 May 2025?
Quetta Gladiators won by 109 runs. Batting first, they posted 263/3 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Islamabad United, who had won the toss and elected to field, were dismissed for 154 in reply. Rilee Rossouw was named Player of the Match.
Where was the PSL match between Quetta and Islamabad played?
The match was played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 7 May 2025. The ground has hosted 79 T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 214.
How did Islamabad United lose the match so heavily?
Islamabad United lost 5 wickets in the powerplay while scoring only 53 runs, which made the target of 264 effectively unreachable from the outset. They finished all out for 154, a deficit of 109 runs. In contrast, Quetta had scored 119 runs without loss in the middle overs of their innings.
What is the head-to-head record between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United?
Across 23 PSL meetings, Quetta Gladiators lead 12 wins to 11. Three of the last five encounters have gone to Quetta, though Islamabad won the most recent meeting in 2026 by 8 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium.
Where can UK fans watch PSL matches?
PSL matches are typically available in the UK via Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming through Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription. Availability can vary by fixture, so checking the Sky Sports schedule ahead of each match is advisable.
Who was Player of the Match in Quetta vs Islamabad on 7 May 2025?
Rilee Rossouw was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to Quetta Gladiators' innings total of 263/3, the highest score posted in this particular fixture.
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- Rilee Rossouw — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source