Hyderabad Kingsmen Knock Out Three-Time Champions Islamabad United to Reach PSL 11 Final

Hyderabad Kingsmen booked their place in the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) final after pulling off a thrilling two-run win over Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

The victory sent the tournament debutants into Sunday’s final against Peshawar Zalmi, while bringing an end to Islamabad United’s campaign.

Defending 187, Hyderabad held their nerve in a dramatic finish as Hunain Shah delivered a superb final over with just six runs to defend. United could only manage three runs, handing the Kingsmen one of their biggest wins of the season.

Islamabad’s chase never fully settled early on, with Sameer Minhas and Mohsin Riaz falling inside the first three overs. Devon Conway and Shadab Khan tried to rebuild with a 42-run stand before Conway was dismissed for 30. Shadab also failed to convert his start, scoring 22 off 24 balls.

Mark Chapman then injected momentum into the chase with a quick 43 off 26 deliveries, while Haider Ali chipped in with a 16-ball 31. The pair added 64 runs and briefly put United in control. Even after Chapman’s dismissal, Faheem Ashraf and Chris Green nearly dragged their side over the line by smashing 22 runs in the penultimate over, leaving just six needed off the last over.

But Hunain kept his composure under pressure and sealed the result with outstanding death bowling. He finished with two wickets, while Mohammad Ali also picked up two. Akif Javed, Hassan Khan and Saim Ayub claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, Hyderabad recovered from a shaky start to post 186/5 after being put in to bat. Maaz Sadaqat fell for a duck in the first over, but Saim Ayub and captain Marnus Labuschagne steadied the innings with a 70-run partnership. Saim made 38 off 27 balls, while Labuschagne added 40 off 32.

However, Hyderabad slipped to 85/4 after Glenn Maxwell and Labuschagne fell in quick succession, leaving them in danger of wasting a solid platform.

That was when Usman Khan and Kusal Perera completely changed the game. The pair stitched together a match-defining 101-run partnership for the fifth wicket, lifting Hyderabad beyond the 180-run mark. Usman led the charge with an unbeaten 61 off just 30 balls, striking 10 boundaries, while Perera made 37 off 21 deliveries.

For Islamabad, Imad Wasim was the most effective bowler with 2/16, while Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson and Chris Green took one wicket each.

Hyderabad’s remarkable run now takes them into the final, where they will face table-toppers Peshawar Zalmi with the PSL 11 title on the line.

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