PSL 2026 Drama: Daryl Mitchell Pulls Away Twice as Umpire Steps In During Usman Tariq Over — WATCH

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 11, 2026

PSL 2026: Match 18 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz turned dramatic when Daryl Mitchell’s actions at the crease led to a brief on-field standoff. During the ninth over of Rawalpindiz’s innings, Mitchell stepped away twice while Usman Tariq was in the middle of his paused bowling action. This forced Tariq to restart both times, and by the second instance, the umpires had to step in.

Usman Tariq’s unusual bowling action

After a short exchange involving players from both teams and the officials, Mitchell was instructed to carry on batting. The situation settled quickly, and the match continued without further interruptions.

Usman Tariq has previously explained that his unique action, including the pause, is due to a double-jointed elbow that affects his movement. His bowling style has been under scrutiny before as well, notably during Pakistan’s home series against Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup, when Cameron Green reacted with a chucking gesture after being dismissed by him.

PSL 2026: Quetta Gladiators deliver with bat and ball

Putting the controversy aside, Quetta Gladiators produced a strong all-round performance. They posted 182 for 6 in their 20 overs, thanks to a steady 53 from Rilee Rossouw and a solid 42 by Saud Shakeel. Hasan Nawaz contributed 39, while Jahandad Khan added a quick 21 towards the end. For Rawalpindiz, Ben Sears was the standout bowler with three wickets.

Chasing the target, Rawalpindiz struggled to build momentum and were eventually bowled out for 121. The Gladiators kept things tight throughout, picking up wickets regularly to stay in control of the game.

Standings update after Pakistan Super League 2026 match

With this win, Quetta Gladiators secured their second victory of the season and moved up to fifth place in the standings. On the other hand, Rawalpindiz’s tough run continued, as they remain without a win after losing all five of their matches so far.