March 29, 2026
The Hyderabad Kingsmen’s pursuit of 175 has gotten off to a disastrous start in Match 5 of PSL 11, as the league newcomers find themselves reeling at 25/2 after just 3 overs.
Tasked with a daunting chase, the Kingsmen's top order crumbled under the sheer intensity of the Quetta Gladiators' new-ball attack. The drama began on the fourth ball of the innings when Alzarri Joseph produced a searing, back-of-a-length delivery that hurried the opener, resulting in a thick edge comfortably taken at first slip.
Things went from bad to worse in the second over. Quetta captain Rilee Rossouw’s tactical gamble to introduce Abrar Ahmed early paid immediate dividends.
The "mystery spinner" completely deceived Maaz Sadaqat with a sharp googly, rattling the off-stump to leave the Kingsmen’s chase in absolute tatters.
With two wickets down and the required rate already climbing, Hyderabad now faces a mountain to climb. The Gladiators are firmly in the driver’s seat, leaving the Kingsmen searching for a miracle to stabilize this rocking ship.