Islamabad United triumphed over Hyderabad Kingsmen, marking an impressive eight-wicket victory in the 36th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. The match took place on April 24, 2026, at the National Bank Stadium. This win secured Islamabad United a place in the playoffs, continuing their quest for a fourth PSL title.
Match Summary
Islamabad United chose to bowl first after winning the toss. This decision proved beneficial as they restricted the Kingsmen to just 80 runs in 15.5 overs. The United bowlers delivered a formidable performance, with Richard Gleeson leading the charge.
Bowling Highlights
- Richard Gleeson: 3 wickets for a mere 18 runs.
- Imad Wasim: 3 wickets, contributing significantly to the collapse of the Kingsmen’s lineup.
- Shadab Khan: 3 wickets, showcasing his bowling prowess.
- Salman Mirza: 1 wicket.
Hyderabad’s batting struggled significantly. The top order crumbled as Gleeson dismissed Maaz Sadaqat for zero on the first ball. Marnus Labuschagne scored five, and Saim Ayub managed only twelve, leaving the Kingsmen in disarray at 24 for three.
Notable Performances
Despite the performance of the bowlers, Usman Khan fought valiantly for Hyderabad, remaining unbeaten with 25 runs off 35 balls. However, he lacked support from his teammates, as only Kusal Perera and Asif Mehmood scored in double figures, both earning 12 runs.
Chasing the Target
Islamabad United had a shaky start in their chase, losing opener Devon Conway on the second ball. However, Sameer Minhas and Mohsin Riaz steadied the ship by scoring steadily. They put together a formidable partnership of 79 runs for the second wicket.
- Mohsin Riaz: Top scorer with 42 runs off 18 balls, including six fours and two sixes.
- Sameer Minhas: Played cautiously, finishing with 27 runs off 20 balls.
The chase concluded comfortably, with Shadab Khan hitting the winning boundary on his first delivery faced. Ultimately, Islamabad United completed their innings at 81 runs for the loss of just two wickets, achieving the target with 80 balls remaining.
Player Line-ups
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | Islamabad United |
|---|---|
| Maaz Sadaqat | Devon Conway |
| Marnus Labuschagne (c) | Sameer Minhas |
| Saim Ayub | Mark Chapman |
| Kusal Perera | Mohsin Riaz |
| Usman Khan (wk) | Shadab Khan (c) |
| Glenn Maxwell | Haider Ali |
| Muhammad Irfan Khan | Faheem Ashraf |
| Hassan Khan | Chris Green |
| Hunain Shah | Imad Wasim |
| Mohammad Ali | Richard Gleeson |
| Asif Mehmood | Salman Mirza |
This victory not only highlighted Islamabad United’s potential but also emphasized the challenges faced by the Kingsmen as they continue their PSL campaign.
