Quetta Gladiators
is a professional cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Here is a comprehensive overview of the team's history, performance, fan following, captains, and records:
History:
- Quetta Gladiators was founded in 2015 as one of the five inaugural teams in the PSL.
- The team is owned by the Omar Associates, a Pakistani business conglomerate.
- The team's name and logo are inspired by the city of Quetta's rich cultural heritage and the ancient gladiators.
Performance:
- Quetta Gladiators has been one of the most consistent teams in the PSL, with a few highs and lows.
- In 2016, they finished runners-up, losing to Islamabad United in the final.
- In 2017, they finished third in the standings.
- In 2018, they finished fourth in the standings.
- In 2019, they won their first-ever PSL title, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
- In 2020, they finished fifth in the standings.
- In 2021, they finished fourth in the standings.
- In 2022, they finished second in the standings, losing to Lahore Qalandars in the final.
Fan Following:
- Quetta Gladiators has a large and dedicated fan base in Pakistan, particularly in the city of Quetta and the province of Balochistan.
- The team's fan following has grown significantly since their inaugural season.
- The team's fans are known for their passionate support and energetic atmosphere during matches.
Captains:
- Sarfraz Ahmed
(2016-2023)
- Rile Rossow
(2024-present)
Records:
- Most runs scored by a player: 1,244 runs by Sarfraz Ahmed (2016-2022)
- Most wickets taken by a player: 43 wickets by Mohammad Nawaz (2016-2022)
- Highest individual score: 113* by Ahmed Shehzad (2016)
- Best bowling figures: 5/16 by Anwar Ali (2017)
Team Owner:
- Omar Associates (2015-present)
Team Price:
- The team was sold to Omar Associates for a reported price of $1.1 million in 2015.
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