A single win is the gap in the Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators head to head: Quetta Gladiators lead 12-11 after 23 PSL matches since Feb 2016. Every game has produced a result, with no ties or washouts.
The newest result is an 8-wicket Islamabad United win in Lahore on 2 Apr 2026. That ended a run of three straight Quetta wins in 2025. Here is the full PSL record, with season results, top players, grounds and totals.
How the PSL series has swung season by season
Season results in this series have swung back and forth. Islamabad won both games in 2017, Quetta both in 2019 and 2020, Islamabad both in 2021 and 2023, and Quetta all three in 2025. In between, 2018, 2022 and 2024 were shared.
One trend is steady. Chasing has won 16 of the 23 games, while batting first has won only 7. First-innings scores average 174, a target sides have usually been able to run down.
The big exception was 7 May 2025 at Rawalpindi. Quetta Gladiators piled up 263/3, still the series record, then dismissed Islamabad United for 154. The 109-run result is the biggest win either side has managed in this fixture.
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Head to Head in the PSL
| Matches | Islamabad United won | Quetta Gladiators won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 Feb 2016 | 2 Apr 2026 |
Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Islamabad United won | Quetta Gladiators won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Most Runs in Islamabad vs Quetta Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarfraz Ahmed Quetta Gladiators | 17 | 17 | 351 | 54 | 27.00 | 122.73 | 0 | 3 |
| C Munro Islamabad United | 8 | 8 | 323 | 90* | 53.83 | 177.47 | 0 | 3 |
| Ahmed Shehzad Quetta Gladiators | 9 | 9 | 295 | 73 | 32.78 | 138.50 | 0 | 3 |
| Shadab Khan Islamabad United | 17 | 17 | 257 | 69* | 18.36 | 134.55 | 0 | 1 |
| RR Rossouw Quetta Gladiators | 10 | 10 | 251 | 104 | 35.86 | 139.44 | 1 | 0 |
| Hassan Nawaz Quetta Gladiators | 4 | 4 | 236 | 100* | 236.00 | 187.30 | 1 | 2 |
| Azam Khan Islamabad United | 7 | 7 | 222 | 97 | 31.71 | 181.97 | 0 | 2 |
| Faheem Ashraf Islamabad United | 10 | 10 | 180 | 55 | 22.50 | 156.52 | 0 | 1 |
| AD Hales Islamabad United | 8 | 8 | 179 | 62 | 22.38 | 159.82 | 0 | 1 |
| Asif Ali Islamabad United | 12 | 12 | 165 | 42 | 18.33 | 138.66 | 0 | 0 |
Most Wickets in Islamabad vs Quetta Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan Islamabad United | 18 | 18 | 20 | 5/28 | 25.90 | 8.14 | 1 |
| Faheem Ashraf Islamabad United | 13 | 13 | 16 | 4/18 | 20.75 | 8.10 | 0 |
| Mohammad Hasnain Quetta Gladiators | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4/25 | 21.09 | 9.28 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed Quetta Gladiators | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/18 | 15.20 | 6.33 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz (3) Quetta Gladiators | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4/13 | 26.80 | 6.70 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali Islamabad United | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3/39 | 24.56 | 9.34 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3/20 | 19.88 | 8.75 | 0 |
| Mohammad Amir Quetta Gladiators | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3/6 | 12.43 | 6.21 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf Quetta Gladiators | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4/25 | 14.00 | 9.80 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah Islamabad United | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2/31 | 29.00 | 10.15 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR Rossouw Quetta Gladiators | 104 | 46 | 14 | 6 | 7 May 2025 |
| Hassan Nawaz Quetta Gladiators | 100* | 45 | 4 | 9 | 7 May 2025 |
| Azam Khan Islamabad United | 97 | 42 | 9 | 8 | 24 Feb 2023 |
| C Munro Islamabad United | 90* | 36 | 12 | 5 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| LJ Wright Quetta Gladiators | 86* | 53 | 11 | 4 | 4 Feb 2016 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan Islamabad United | 5/28 | 4 | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Mohammad Nawaz (3) Quetta Gladiators | 4/13 | 4 | 4 Feb 2016 |
| Faheem Ashraf Islamabad United | 4/18 | 3 | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Sohail Tanvir Quetta Gladiators | 4/21 | 4 | 17 Feb 2019 |
| Mohammad Hasnain Quetta Gladiators | 4/25 | 4 | 20 Feb 2020 |
Highest Totals in Quetta vs Islamabad Matches
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators | 263/3 | 20 | Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 7 May 2025 |
| Islamabad United | 229/4 | 20 | Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Islamabad United | 220/6 | 20 | Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 209/6 | 20 | Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 21 May 2025 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 203/5 | 19.4 | Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 12 Feb 2022 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 117 | 19.1 | Quetta Gladiators | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 11 Feb 2016 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 133 | 20 | Islamabad United | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 135 | 18.4 | Islamabad United | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Islamabad United | 154 | 19.3 | Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 7 May 2025 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 157 | 19.1 | Islamabad United | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 24 Feb 2023 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators won by 109 runs | T20 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 7 May 2025 |
| Islamabad United won by 63 runs | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Quetta Gladiators won by 43 runs | T20 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Islamabad United won by 10 wickets | T20 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Quetta Gladiators won by 8 wickets | T20 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 4 Feb 2016 |
| Islamabad United won by 8 wickets | T20 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2 Apr 2026 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| C Munro Islamabad United | 2 |
| RR Rossouw Quetta Gladiators | 2 |
| Mohammad Nawaz (3) Quetta Gladiators | 1 |
| GD Elliott Quetta Gladiators | 1 |
| DR Smith Islamabad United | 1 |
| SW Billings Islamabad United | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Islamabad United won | Quetta Gladiators won |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Stadium Karachi | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Gaddafi Stadium | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Latest Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Islamabad United won by 8 wickets |
| 21 May 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 30 runs |
| 7 May 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Quetta Gladiators won by 109 runs |
| 3 May 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 2 wickets |
| 15 Mar 2024 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Islamabad United won by 39 runs |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 3 wickets |
| 5 Mar 2023 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | Islamabad United won by 2 wickets |
| 24 Feb 2023 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Islamabad United won by 63 runs |
| 12 Feb 2022 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Quetta Gladiators won by 5 wickets |
| 3 Feb 2022 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | Islamabad United won by 43 runs |
Sarfraz, Munro, Shadab and the two Quetta centurions
Sarfraz Ahmed of Quetta Gladiators has made the most runs, 351, though none of his 17 innings reached a hundred. C Munro (Colin Munro) of Islamabad United has 323 from just 8 innings, striking at 177.47. He and RR Rossouw are the only players with 2 player of the match awards here.
That 263/3 innings brought both hundreds in the fixture. RR Rossouw made 104 off 46 balls and Hassan Nawaz 100* off 45. Hassan Nawaz has 236 runs in just 4 innings against Islamabad.
Shadab Khan of Islamabad United leads the bowling on 20 wickets. His 5/28 on 3 Feb 2022 tops the best figures table too. Faheem Ashraf is next with 16 for Islamabad, and has taken 7 more against them while playing for Quetta.
Grounds and lowest totals
The ground has mattered. At the National Stadium Karachi, Islamabad lead 4-1. At the Gaddafi Stadium, it is the reverse, 4-1 to Quetta. The UAE grounds in Dubai and Sharjah have each split 2-2.
Islamabad United’s 117 all out at Sharjah on 11 Feb 2016 is the lowest score. Quetta’s lowest is 133 at Abu Dhabi on 11 Jun 2021, when Islamabad won by 10 wickets.
For the wider picture, see the Islamabad United PSL records, the Quetta Gladiators PSL records and the PSL records page.
Questions about Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators
Which side leads, Islamabad United or Quetta Gladiators?
Quetta Gladiators, narrowly, 12-11 over 23 PSL games since Feb 2016, with every match finished.
Which team won the most recent Islamabad vs Quetta game?
Islamabad United, 8-wicket winners in Lahore on 2 Apr 2026. Before that, Quetta had swept the three 2025 meetings.
Who has the most runs when Islamabad play Quetta?
Sarfraz Ahmed of Quetta Gladiators leads with 351 runs in 17 innings. C Munro of Islamabad United has 323 and Ahmed Shehzad 295.
What is the highest total in Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators matches?
Quetta Gladiators hold the record with 263/3 on 7 May 2025 at Rawalpindi, a total built on hundreds from RR Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz. Islamabad’s best is 229/4 at Karachi on 3 Feb 2022.
Is chasing the better option in this PSL fixture?
Yes. The side batting second has 16 wins here, the side batting first only 7, and the first innings averages 174.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.