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The Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Timeline covers one of the recurring matchups in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history. The two franchises first met in the inaugural PSL season in 2016, and their rivalry has continued through league matches, playoffs and knockout encounters.
Their first meeting came on February 4, 2016, while the most recent completed encounter came on April 2, 2026. Across the completed matches listed in the head-to-head record, Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United have produced several close finishes, high-scoring games and important playoff clashes.
Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Timeline
Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United have met regularly since the first PSL season. The rivalry has included league-stage matches as well as major knockout fixtures.
The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians records the matchup from February 4, 2016 through April 2, 2026, with Quetta Gladiators holding 12 wins and Islamabad United 11 among the completed results recorded in its progressive head-to-head data.
| Period | Major Result Pattern |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Quetta won two of the first three meetings; Islamabad won the final |
| 2017 | Islamabad won both meetings |
| 2018 | Teams won one match each |
| 2019 | Quetta won both meetings |
| 2020 | Quetta won both meetings |
| 2021 | Islamabad won both meetings |
| 2022 | One win each |
| 2023 | Islamabad won both meetings |
| 2024 | One win each, with one match abandoned |
| 2025 | Quetta won all three completed meetings |
| 2026 | Islamabad won the latest meeting |
2016: The Rivalry Begins
The first PSL season immediately established Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United as competitive opponents.
Their opening match took place on February 4, 2016, in Dubai. Quetta chased Islamabad’s 128/7 successfully, reaching 132/2 in 16 overs to win by eight wickets.
They met again on February 11, with Quetta winning by seven wickets after Islamabad were restricted to 117.
The third meeting was the 2016 PSL final on February 23. Quetta posted 174/7, but Islamabad United chased the target with six wickets in hand to become champions. Dwayne Smith was named Player of the Match.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2016 | Islamabad United 128/7 vs Quetta Gladiators 132/2 | Quetta won by 8 wickets |
| 11 Feb 2016 | Islamabad United 117 vs Quetta Gladiators 118/3 | Quetta won by 7 wickets |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Quetta Gladiators 174/7 vs Islamabad United 175/4 | Islamabad won by 6 wickets |
2017 Timeline
The 2017 season produced two meetings between the teams, and Islamabad United won both.
On February 15, Islamabad chased Quetta’s 148/6 with five wickets remaining. Nine days later, Islamabad edged Quetta by just one run after posting 165/6.
The second match became one of the closest finishes in their early rivalry.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2017 | Islamabad United won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Feb 2017 | Islamabad United won by 1 run |
2018 Timeline
The teams again met twice in the 2018 PSL.
Quetta won the first encounter on February 28, chasing 134/7 in only 17.1 overs. Islamabad responded in the second meeting, winning by six wickets after chasing Quetta’s 147/7.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2018 | Quetta Gladiators won by 6 wickets |
| 15 Mar 2018 | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
The two results left their overall rivalry relatively balanced after the first three seasons.
2019 Timeline
Quetta Gladiators controlled both meetings in 2019.
On February 17, Quetta chased Islamabad’s 157/8 and reached 161/3 to win by seven wickets. In the March 5 meeting, Quetta posted 180/9 and defeated Islamabad by 43 runs.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2019 | Quetta Gladiators won by 7 wickets |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Quetta Gladiators won by 43 runs |
2020 Timeline
The 2020 PSL season added two more Quetta victories to the timeline.
On February 20, Quetta chased 168 against Islamabad and won by three wickets. On February 27, Quetta again won a high-scoring encounter, chasing Islamabad’s 187/7 with five wickets in hand.
| Date | Score Summary | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2020 | Islamabad 168/10; Quetta 171/7 | Quetta won by 3 wickets |
| 27 Feb 2020 | Islamabad 187/7; Quetta 190/5 | Quetta won by 5 wickets |
The second game was particularly notable for the high totals from both sides.
2021 Timeline
Islamabad United reversed the trend in 2021 by winning both encounters.
On March 2, Islamabad chased Quetta’s 156/7 and reached 157/4 in 17 overs. On June 11, Islamabad produced a dominant ten-wicket victory after Quetta were bowled out for 133.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2021 | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
| 11 Jun 2021 | Islamabad United won by 10 wickets |
The June victory was one of Islamabad’s largest wins against Quetta in terms of wickets.
2022 Timeline
The 2022 PSL season saw one victory for each side.
Islamabad began the sequence with a 43-run victory on February 3 after making 229/4, one of the highest totals in the history of this matchup.
Quetta responded on February 12 by chasing Islamabad’s 199/8 and reaching 203/5 to win by five wickets.
| Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2022 | Islamabad 229/4; Quetta 186/10 | Islamabad won by 43 runs |
| 12 Feb 2022 | Islamabad 199/8; Quetta 203/5 | Quetta won by 5 wickets |
2023 Timeline
Islamabad United won both meetings during the 2023 season.
On February 24, Islamabad scored 220/6 and dismissed Quetta for 157, winning by 63 runs. On March 5, Islamabad defended 183/8 against Quetta’s 179/6 and won by four runs according to the official score progression; head-to-head listings record the result as an Islamabad win by two wickets in a differently presented fixture sequence, so scorecard-specific references should be checked when publishing individual match details.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2023 | Islamabad United won by 63 runs |
| 5 Mar 2023 | Islamabad United won |
The 2023 meetings strengthened Islamabad’s position in the recent head-to-head record.
2024 Timeline
The 2024 season produced two completed matches between the sides and one abandoned fixture.
On February 22, Quetta narrowly chased Islamabad’s 138/9, reaching 139/7 to win by three wickets.
Their next scheduled meeting on March 2 was abandoned because of rain without a toss.
The teams then met in Eliminator 1 on March 15. Islamabad scored 174/9 and bowled Quetta out for 135 to win by 39 runs.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2024 | Islamabad 138/9; Quetta 139/7 | Quetta won by 3 wickets |
| 2 Mar 2024 | Quetta vs Islamabad | Abandoned |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Islamabad 174/9; Quetta 135 | Islamabad won by 39 runs |
2025 Timeline
The 2025 season was particularly important in the Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Timeline because Quetta won all three completed meetings listed for the season.
On May 3, Quetta chased Islamabad’s 157/9 and won by two wickets.
Four days later, Quetta produced a huge 109-run victory after scoring 263/3, one of the highest totals recorded in this head-to-head matchup.
The teams met again in the Qualifier on May 21. Quetta scored 209/6 and dismissed Islamabad for 179, winning by 30 runs.
| Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2025 | Islamabad 157/9; Quetta 159/8 | Quetta won by 2 wickets |
| 7 May 2025 | Islamabad 154; Quetta 263/3 | Quetta won by 109 runs |
| 21 May 2025 | Quetta 209/6; Islamabad 179 | Quetta won by 30 runs |
The May 7 match produced Quetta’s highest recorded total against Islamabad: 263/3.
2026 Timeline
The latest completed meeting in the timeline took place on April 2, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Quetta Gladiators made 183/5, setting Islamabad United a target of 184. Islamabad chased the target successfully, reaching 189/2 in 18.2 overs to win by eight wickets with ten balls remaining.
Sameer Minhas scored an unbeaten 82, while Shadab Khan made 69 not out and also took three wickets for 23 runs.
| Date | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Quetta 183/5; Islamabad 189/2 | Islamabad won by 8 wickets |
This victory gave Islamabad another win in the long-running rivalry after Quetta had dominated the three meetings between the teams in 2025.
Biggest Wins and Highest Scores
The head-to-head record has produced several significant team totals and substantial winning margins.
| Statistic | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Quetta total | Quetta Gladiators | 263/3 |
| Highest Islamabad total | Islamabad United | 229/4 |
| Lowest Islamabad total | Islamabad United | 117 |
| Lowest Quetta total | Quetta Gladiators | 118 |
| Biggest Quetta win listed | Quetta Gladiators | 109 runs |
| Major Islamabad win | Islamabad United | 10 wickets |
| 2016 final winner | Islamabad United | Won by 6 wickets |
The 263/3 scored by Quetta in May 2025 is the highest team total recorded for either side in the matchup, while Islamabad’s 229/4 from February 2022 is its highest total against Quetta.
Important Matches in the Rivalry
Several games stand out when following the complete Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Timeline.
The 2016 PSL final was the first major knockout meeting between the franchises. Quetta scored 174/7, but Islamabad chased the target to win the final by six wickets.
The 2017 meeting decided by one run remains one of the tightest finishes between the teams. Islamabad posted 165/6 and held Quetta to 164/5.
The 2021 ten-wicket victory was another emphatic Islamabad performance. Quetta were dismissed for 133 before Islamabad completed the chase without losing a wicket.
The 2022 high-scoring encounter saw Islamabad reach 229/4 before defeating Quetta by 43 runs.
The 2024 Eliminator was another important knockout fixture. Islamabad scored 174/9 and eliminated Quetta with a 39-run victory.
The 2025 Qualifier then saw Quetta respond strongly, scoring 209/6 and defeating Islamabad by 30 runs.
Key Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Stats
The rivalry has produced a mixture of high-scoring chases, narrow finishes and playoff contests.
| Category | Quetta Gladiators | Islamabad United |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in completed head-to-head record through Apr 2026 | 12 | 11 |
| Highest total | 263/3 | 229/4 |
| Lowest total | 118 | 117 |
| Largest listed win | 109 runs | 10 wickets |
| First PSL meeting | 4 Feb 2016 | 4 Feb 2016 |
| Latest meeting | 2 Apr 2026 | 2 Apr 2026 |
Quetta’s 263/3 came against Islamabad on May 7, 2025, while Islamabad’s 229/4 came against Quetta on February 3, 2022.
Across the rivalry, the teams have also produced several particularly close results, including Islamabad’s one-run victory in 2017 and numerous matches decided in the final overs.
Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Timeline Summary
The rivalry began in 2016 with Quetta winning the first two meetings before Islamabad United won the inaugural PSL final between the sides. Islamabad then won both 2017 encounters, while Quetta controlled the matchup during 2019 and 2020.
The balance shifted again in 2021 and 2023, when Islamabad recorded strong results. Quetta then enjoyed a particularly successful 2025 campaign against Islamabad, winning three consecutive completed matches, including a 109-run victory and a 30-run Qualifier victory.
Islamabad responded in the latest meeting on April 2, 2026, chasing Quetta’s 183/5 with an eight-wicket victory.
Overall, the Quetta Gladiators Vs Islamabad United Timeline shows a closely contested PSL rivalry with victories changing hands across different seasons and several significant playoff encounters.
FAQs
1. When did Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United first play each other?
Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United first met on February 4, 2016, during the inaugural PSL season in Dubai. Quetta won the match by eight wickets.
2. Who won the 2016 PSL final between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United?
Islamabad United won the 2016 PSL final by six wickets after chasing Quetta Gladiators’ 174/7.
3. What is Quetta Gladiators’ highest score against Islamabad United?
Quetta Gladiators’ highest listed score against Islamabad United is 263/3, made on May 7, 2025. Quetta won that match by 109 runs.
4. What is Islamabad United’s highest score against Quetta Gladiators?
Islamabad United’s highest listed score against Quetta Gladiators is 229/4, made on February 3, 2022. Islamabad won by 43 runs.
5. Who won the latest Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United match?
Islamabad United won the latest completed meeting on April 2, 2026, by eight wickets. Quetta scored 183/5, while Islamabad reached 189/2 in 18.2 overs.
