Hyderabad Kingsmen reached their maiden PSL final after beating Islamabad United by 2 runs in a dramatic Eliminator 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match stayed alive until the final ball, but Hunain Shah held his nerve in the last over to defend 6 runs and seal Hyderabad’s place in the final.
The Kingsmen posted 186/5 in 20 overs, led by Usman Khan’s unbeaten 61 off 30 balls. Islamabad United came close in the chase through Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Devon Conway and late hitting from Faheem Ashraf, but finished at 184/7.
Islamabad United vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Eliminator 2 Highlights
| Match | Islamabad United vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Eliminator 2 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Toss | Not Available |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen Score | 186/5 in 20 overs |
| Islamabad United Score | 184/7 in 20 overs |
| Result | Hyderabad Kingsmen won by 2 runs |
| Player of the Match | Hunain Shah |
| Final Match | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Hyderabad Kingsmen Innings: Usman Khan Powers HYDK To 186/5
Hyderabad Kingsmen batted first and reached 186/5 in 20 overs. Their innings started poorly when Maaz Sadaqat was dismissed for a duck with the score at 1/1. Saim Ayub and Marnus Labuschagne then steadied the innings with a useful partnership.
Saim Ayub scored 38 off 27 balls, hitting 7 fours at a strike rate of 140.74. Labuschagne added 39 off 32 balls, giving the Kingsmen a stable base after the early wicket.
The main push came from Usman Khan, who remained unbeaten on 61 off 30 balls. His innings included 10 fours and came at a strike rate of 203.33. Kusal Perera also played an important role with 37 off 21 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Hyderabad lost wickets at regular stages but kept the scoring rate high enough to finish at 186/5. For Islamabad United, Imad Wasim picked up 2 wickets, while Richard Gleeson, Chris Green and Faheem Ashraf took one wicket each.
Islamabad United Innings: Hunain Shah Defends 6 Runs In Final Over
Islamabad United needed 187 to win and finished just short at 184/7 in 20 overs. Devon Conway gave them a decent start with 30 off 25 balls, while Shadab Khan made 22 off 24.
Mark Chapman kept Islamabad in the hunt with 43 off 26 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes. Haider Ali then gave the chase real momentum with 31 off 16 balls at a strike rate of 193.75.
Faheem Ashraf’s 19 off 11 balls brought Islamabad close, especially after the team collected 22 runs from the 19th over. That left them needing only 6 runs from the final over.
Hunain Shah delivered the decisive last over for Hyderabad Kingsmen. He kept Islamabad quiet, removed Faheem Ashraf, and did not allow a boundary in the over. Chris Green remained unbeaten on 21 off 9 balls, but could not finish the chase on the final ball.
Hunain Shah ended with 2 wickets for 37 runs and was named Player of the Match. Mohammad Ali also picked up 2 wickets, while Akif Javed, Hassan Khan and Saim Ayub took one each.
The 2-run win took Hyderabad Kingsmen into their first PSL final, where they will face Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Sunday.
