The Quetta Gladiators powered to a convincing 40-run victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of a complete team performance led by Abrar Ahmed.

Defending 175, the Gladiators produced a disciplined bowling display to restrict the Kingsmen to 134-8, handing the debutants their second consecutive defeat of the season. The chase never truly took off for Hyderabad as early blows derailed their innings, with Saim Ayub and Maaz Sadaqat falling cheaply inside the first eight balls.

A brief fightback came through a 48-run stand between Irfan Khan Niazi and Hassan Khan, who scored 31 off 19. However, once Ahmed Daniyal broke the partnership, the result was effectively sealed. Abrar returned to dismiss Irfan for 33, putting the contest beyond Hyderabad.

Earlier, Quetta Gladiators recovered from an early wobble to post 174-8, courtesy of a vital partnership between Shamyl Hussain and Hasan Nawaz. The Gladiators were reduced to 25-2 after early dismissals of Saud Shakeel and Rilee Rossouw, both falling to Riley Meredith.

Abrar Ahmed’s three wickets helped the Gladiators secure their second consecutive victory, while Daniyal picked up two for Hyderabad. Alzarri Joseph, Usman Tariq, and Saud Shakeel chipped in with one apiece as the Kingsmen struggled to recover from early setbacks.