The Karachi Kings defeated the Quetta Gladiators by 14 runs on Friday to secure a victory in Match 2 of the 2026 Pakistan Super League. Quetta captain Saud Shakeel won the toss and elected to field first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The Kings overcame an early struggle to post a competitive total, ultimately restricting the Gladiators in the run chase.
Moeen Ali anchored the innings. The veteran all-rounder delivered a crucial middle-order knock when the Kings needed stability. He dragged his team out of a top-order collapse to set a defensible target. His performance earned him Player of the Match honors. The Gladiators relied heavily on Ahmed Daniyal during the middle overs. Daniyal bowled tightly and took key wickets to temporarily strangle the scoring rate.
Hasan Ali becomes the first bowler in PSL history to take 3 or more wickets in an over on three occasions.🔥🩵
3 vs Multan Sultans, 2019 (PZ)
3 vs Karachi Kings, 2019 (PZ)
3 vs Quetta Gladiators, 2026 (KK)Arif Yaqoob is the only other bowler to achieve it multiple times (2). pic.twitter.com/rp80xnGVqx
— Abdul Rehman Yaseen (@Aryaseen5911) March 27, 2026
The run chase fell short. Hasan Ali dismantled the Quetta batters with a fiery bowling spell. He struck at crucial moments to break partnerships and push the required run rate out of reach. The Gladiators, featuring established names like Rilee Rossouw, could not maintain the necessary momentum against the disciplined Karachi attack. Fans watching the cricket broadcast saw the Kings close out the final overs efficiently to seal the win.