Hyderabad Kingsmen kept their PSL 2026 campaign alive with a strong 8-wicket win over Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Multan were restricted to 159/9 in 20 overs after early wickets damaged their innings. Hyderabad chased the target comfortably, reaching 162/2 in 15.2 overs.
HYDK Beat MS by 8 Wickets in PSL 2026 Eliminator 1
Hyderabad Kingsmen produced a complete performance in the must-win knockout match. Their bowlers struck regularly in the first innings, while the batting unit finished the chase with control.
Multan Sultans never found full momentum despite Shan Masood’s unbeaten 69. Hyderabad Kingsmen then made the chase look simple, with Usman Khan’s 64 off 35 balls setting up the win.
Match Summary Table
| Match | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Match | Eliminator 1 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Result | Hyderabad Kingsmen won by 8 wickets |
| Multan Sultans | 159/9 in 20 overs |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 162/2 in 15.2 overs |
| Player of the Match | Maaz Sadaqat |
| Top Scorer, MS | Shan Masood, 69* off 46 |
| Top Scorer, HYDK | Usman Khan, 64 off 35 |
Multan Sultans Innings: Shan Masood Fights Alone as Wickets Keep Falling
Multan Sultans had a poor start after losing both openers inside the first four overs. Steven Smith scored 13 before falling to Mohammad Ali, while Sahibzada Farhan made 15 before Akif Javed removed him.
Josh Philippe’s wicket made things worse as Multan slipped to 36/3. Ashton Turner, Arafat Minhas and Mohammad Nawaz also failed to build a long stand. At 85/6, Multan were under serious pressure.
Shan Masood held the innings together with an unbeaten 69 off 46 balls. He hit 4 fours and 4 sixes and helped Multan reach a fighting total. Mohammad Nawaz added 18, while Peter Siddle scored 9 lower down the order.
Hyderabad Kingsmen’s bowlers shared the wickets well. Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed and Hunain Shah took two wickets each. Saim Ayub and Glenn Maxwell also picked up one wicket each as Multan finished on 159/9.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Innings: Usman Khan Leads Comfortable Chase
Hyderabad Kingsmen lost Marnus Labuschagne early for 11 after Muhammad Ismail got him caught by Sahibzada Farhan. But the early wicket did not slow the chase.
Usman Khan took control with a powerful 64 off 35 balls. He hit 8 fours and 3 sixes and kept Hyderabad well ahead of the required rate. His attacking innings reduced the pressure and gave Hyderabad a clear path to victory.
Steven Smith removed Usman Khan in the 11th over, but Hyderabad were already in a strong position by then. The Kingsmen completed the chase in just 15.2 overs, finishing at 162/2.
The 8-wicket win sends Hyderabad Kingsmen forward in the PSL 2026 playoffs, while Multan Sultans’ campaign ends after a disappointing knockout defeat.
