Who won the PSL 2026 Eliminator 2 match between Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen?

Match Overview

Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen faced off in the PSL 2026 Eliminator 2 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 1, 2026. The winner would advance to the final. Islamabad United won the toss and opted to bowl first, with Hyderabad Kingsmen batting.

Hyderabad Kingsmen Batting Performance

At the point the commentary ended (13.4 overs), Hyderabad Kingsmen had scored 109 for 4 wickets. Key performances included Marnus Labuschagne scoring 39 runs off 32 balls before being caught by Chris Green off Imad Wasim's bowling. Glenn Maxwell contributed 3 runs before also being caught off Imad Wasim. Usman Khan was batting at 23 runs off 11 balls with 4 fours.

Islamabad United Bowling

Islamabad United's bowling was led by Imad Wasim, who took 2 wickets for 13 runs in 1.4 overs. Shadab Khan contributed with 3 overs bowled for 23 runs with no wickets. The bowling unit turned the match around through the middle overs, taking 3 wickets in the last 5 overs before the commentary ended.

Pre-Match Context

Hyderabad Kingsmen entered the match with strong momentum, having defeated Multan Sultans by 8 wickets in their previous game. Islamabad United were seeking to bounce back after losing to Peshawar Zalmi by 70 runs. Kingsmen were considered heavy favorites to reach the final based on their recent form.