PSL 2026: Big blow for Quetta Gladiators as Ahmed Daniyal has retired hurt in clash vs Multan Sultans

Quetta Gladiators received a dangerous setback in their PSL 2026 match against Multan Sultans when all-rounder Ahmed Daniyal suffered a hamstring injury which forced his exit from the match. The team lost essential player capacity during a critical moment because the event took place at the end of the first innings.

The Gladiators finished their match with a score of 166 runs and seven wickets yet the injury had a greater impact on their match performance because it showed their weak player resources for the remainder of the tournament.

Ahmed Daniyal pulls up with hamstring injury mid-innings

The injury occurred when Daniyal attempted his third run during the last two balls of the match. The all-rounder stopped running after he finished two runs because he felt pain in his right hamstring and fell down on the field.

Teammates rushed to assist him off the field as medical staff attended immediately. He received scans to assess his injury severity at the medical facility while team management waited for updates about his status. Quetta faced major difficulty because their key player had to leave his position at the vital moment when they needed him to finish their batting and bowling responsibilities.

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Quetta Gladiators succeeded in scoring a competitive total even though their match was interrupted. Captain Saud Shakeel led from the front with a composed half-century while Bevon Jacobs scored 49 runs to help the team. The team faced challenges in their second innings because Daniyal missing from the lineup reduced their bowling options which increased pressure on the remaining bowlers.

Multan Sultans take control during chase

The Multan Sultans team led by Shan Masood and Steven Smith achieved the target through their strong batting performance. Smith scored his rapid half-century while Masood maintained consistent performance which allowed the team to meet their required scoring rate.

Quetta's bowling attack failed to stop the opposing team while their earlier injury made their fielding strategy less effective. The Gladiators will wait for scan results to determine Daniyal's recovery time because they need him to play in their upcoming PSL 2026 matches.