Azam Khan's Stunning Knock Leads Islamabad United to Victory over Quetta Gladiators in PSL

In the Pakistan Super League, Quetta Gladiators continued their disappointing season with yet another loss, this time to Islamabad United. Azam Khan, the wicketkeeper for Islamabad, stole the show with an explosive knock of 97 runs off just 42 balls. He came to the crease when his team was struggling at 43 for 3 in the seventh over, but his eight sixes and nine fours in a stunning counterattack took the game away from Quetta.

Despite contributions from Asif Ali, who hit four sixes in his 42 off 24 balls, Islamabad United piled up a mammoth total of 220 for 6. In response, Quetta lost overseas batters Jason Roy and Martin Guptill early in their chase, and their attempt to chase down the target never really got off the ground.

Although Will Smeed provided some hope with a quickfire 17 off 11 balls, Quetta's batting order continued to crumble, with Mohammad Hafeez being the only player to provide some resistance with 48 runs. Ultimately, Iftikhar Ahmed's 39 was not enough to prevent Quetta from falling short by a massive 63 runs. 

Overall, it was a comprehensive victory for Islamabad United, who will be looking to build on this result and continue their good form in the tournament. As for Quetta Gladiators, they will need to regroup quickly and find a way to turn their season around if they are to have any chance of making it to the playoffs.