Quetta Gladiators

The Quetta Gladiators, a franchise cricket team from Pakistan, were established in 2015 as part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Over the years, this gritty team has become a significant presence in the league, embodying the tenacity and spirit of its home city, Quetta, located in the province of Balochistan.

In the realm of achievements, the Gladiators found their crowning glory in 2019 when they clinched the PSL title under the spirited leadership of Sarfaraz Ahmed. That year was a standout, with the team performing consistently throughout the tournament. The Gladiators have often been praised for their blend of youthful energy and experienced campaigners, a combination that has fuelled their competitive edge.

Key players who have donned the Gladiators' purple and gold include names like Shane Watson, who was pivotal in their 2019 triumph with his aggressive batting at the top. Then there's Sarfaraz Ahmed himself, whose leadership and keeping skills have been crucial. Mohammad Nawaz, with his all-round capabilities, has provided balance to the squad over the seasons. Another fan favourite has been local boy Anwar Ali, renowned for his dynamic performances in tight situations.

The Gladiators have engaged in some nail-biting matches, often standing out for their resilience. One of their notable rivalries is with Peshawar Zalmi, which consistently brings out intense contests, each match a theatre of cricket drama, often marked by close finishes.

In terms of playing style, the Gladiators are known for their balanced approach. The team tends to mix caution with aggression, leveraging experienced internationals alongside emerging local talent. This pragmatic style allows them to adapt well to varied match situations, making them unpredictable opponents.

Culturally, the Quetta Gladiators hold a special place in the hearts of their fans, bringing a spotlight to Balochistan on a national stage. This presence fosters regional pride and encourages local youth to engage with the sport. They play their home games at the Bugti Stadium, a venue that captures the passionate support of their fans, albeit not always filled due to matches predominantly held in larger cities until recent shifts to more inclusive venues.

The fan culture surrounding the Gladiators is vibrant, characterised by passionate support both locally in Quetta and across Pakistan. In a sport that unites the nation, the Gladiators reflect the diversity and unity of their eclectic supporter base, each game a celebration of both cricket and community.

Regular Season, 8th Match, Pakistan Super League - April 18, 2025

Karachi Kings

175/7 (20)

Quetta Gladiators

119/9 (20)

Karachi Kings won by 56 runs

Player of the Match

James Vince

Regular Season, 4th Match, Pakistan Super League - April 13, 2025

Quetta Gladiators

140/10 (16.2)

Lahore Qalandars

219/6 (20)

Lahore Qalandars won by 79 runs

Player of the Match

Fakhar Zaman

Regular Season, 2nd Match, Pakistan Super League - April 12, 2025

Peshawar Zalmi

136/10 (15.1)

Quetta Gladiators

216/3 (20)

Quetta Gladiators won by 80 runs

Player of the Match

Abrar Ahmed

Play Offs, Eliminator 1, Pakistan Super League - March 15, 2024

Islamabad United

174/9 (20)

Quetta Gladiators

135/10 (18.4)

Islamabad United won by 39 runs

Player of the Match

Imad Wasim

Regular Season, 30th Match, Pakistan Super League - March 12, 2024

Multan Sultans

185/4 (20)

Quetta Gladiators

106/10 (15.5)

Multan Sultans won by 79 runs

Player of the Match

Mohammad Rizwan

Regular Season, 28th Match, Pakistan Super League - March 10, 2024

Lahore Qalandars

166/4 (20)

Quetta Gladiators

169/4 (20)

Quetta Gladiators won by 6 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

Saud Shakeel

Regular Season, 25th Match, Pakistan Super League - March 8, 2024

Peshawar Zalmi

196/8 (20)

Quetta Gladiators

120/10 (17.5)

Peshawar Zalmi won by 76 runs

Player of the Match

Saim Ayub

Regular Season, 22nd Match, Pakistan Super League - March 6, 2024

Karachi Kings

121/3 (15.3)

Quetta Gladiators

118/10 (19.1)

Karachi Kings won by 7 wickets (With 27 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Hasan Ali

Regular Season, 18th Match, Pakistan Super League - March 2, 2024

Islamabad United

Quetta Gladiators

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Regular Season, 16th Match, Pakistan Super League - February 29, 2024

Karachi Kings

165/8 (20)

Quetta Gladiators

169/5 (20)

Quetta Gladiators won by 5 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

Sherfane Rutherford

Elton Chigumbura
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Kevin Pietersen
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Umar Gul
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Luke Wright
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Sarfraz Ahmed
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Anwar Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Ahmed Shehzad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 33

Mohammad Nabi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Mohammad Nawaz
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Zulfiqar Babar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 46

Akbar ur Rehman
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 41

Saad Nasim
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 34

Grant Elliott
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Aizaz Cheema
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Kumar Sangakkara
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 47

Asad Shafiq
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Bismillah Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 35

Nathan McCullum
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Rilee Rossouw
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Thisara Perera
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Tymal Mills
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 32

Hasan Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Mohammad Mahmudullah
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Mir Hamza
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Rayad Emrit
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Morne van Wyk
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 46

Sean Ervine
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Anamul Haque
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

Shane Watson
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Umar Amin
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Rahat Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Jofra Archer
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

John Hastings
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Chris Green
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Rameez Raja
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 37

Hasan Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Ben Laughlin
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Jason Roy
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Umar Akmal
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Ghulam Mudassar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Sohail Tanvir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Fawad Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 43

Dwayne Smith
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Mohammad Irfan Jr.
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Ahsan Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 31

Danish Aziz
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Harry Gurney
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Mohammad Hasnain
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Dwayne Bravo
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Azam Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Abdul Nasir
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 41

Ben Cutting
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Sohail Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Naseem Shah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 22

Zahid Mahmood
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 37

Khurram Manzoor
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 38

Chris Gayle
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 45

Tom Banton
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Usman Shinwari
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Saim Ayub
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Qais Ahmad
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 24

Cameron Delport
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Dale Steyn
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 41

Faf du Plessis
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 40

Usman Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Khurram Shehzad
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 43

Jake Weatherald
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 30

Jack Wildermuth
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Hassan Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Zahir Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Zahoor Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Arish Ali Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 24

Will Smeed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Ben Duckett
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Iftikhar Ahmed
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

James Faulkner
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Ashir Qureshi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 23

Luke Wood
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

James Vince
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Shahid Afridi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 45

Abdul Bangalzai
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 22

Noor Ahmad
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 20

Mohammad Irfan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 42

Martin Guptill
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 38

Sarfaraz Ahmed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Mohammad Hafeez
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Nuwan Thushara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Odean Smith
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Aimal Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 27

Naveen ul Haq
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Umaid Asif
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Yasir Khan
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Najibullah Zadran
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Omair Yousuf
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Dwaine Pretorius
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Saud Shakeel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Khawaja Nafay
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Sherfane Rutherford
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Akeal Hosein
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Mohammad Wasim Jr
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Mohammad Amir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 33

Abrar Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 26

Usman Tariq
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Sajjad Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Laurie Evans
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Finn Allen
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Hasan Nawaz
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Kusal Mendis
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 30

Shoaib Malik
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 43

Faheem Ashraf
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Kyle Jamieson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Sean Abbott
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Ali Majid
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Gaddafi Stadium
City: Lahore
Country: Pakistan
Capacity: 26000

National Stadium
City: Karachi
Country: Pakistan
Capacity: 34228

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
City: Rawalpindi
Country: Pakistan
Capacity: 15000