Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United, 36th Match, Pakistan Super League 2026

t20Islamabad United won by 8 wkts

National Stadium, Karachi

24 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm IST

islamabad united won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Islamabad United

Top Performers

Hyderabad Kingsmen

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Usman Khan	25	35	1	0	71.43
Saim Ayub	12	12	2	0	100

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Richard Gleeson	3	9	3	3
Shadab Khan	3	13	3	4.3

Islamabad United

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mohsin Riaz	42	18	6	2	233.33
Sameer Minhas	27	20	3	1	135

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Mohammad Ali	3.4	29	2	7.9
Hunain Shah	2	26	0	13

Hyderabad Kingsmen Inning Score: 80

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Maaz Sadaqat	c Imad Wasim b Richard Gleeson	0	1	0	0	0
Marnus Labuschagne	c Faheem Ashraf b Richard Gleeson	5	5	1	0	100
Saim Ayub	c Haider Ali b Richard Gleeson	12	12	2	0	100
Usman Khan	not out	25	35	1	0	71.43
Kusal Perera	c Imad Wasim b Shadab Khan	12	10	2	0	120
Glenn Maxwell	lbw b Imad Wasim	1	5	0	0	20
Irfan Khan	c Chris Green b Shadab Khan	9	10	1	0	90
Hassan Khan	c and b Shadab Khan	0	1	0	0	0
Asif Mehmood	c Shadab Khan b Salman Mirza	12	9	0	1	133.33
Hunain Shah	b Imad Wasim	1	5	0	0	20
Mohammad Ali	lbw b Imad Wasim	0	2	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Richard Gleeson	3	9	3	0	3
Mohammad Salman Mirza	3	19	1	0	6.3
Faheem Ashraf	1	9	0	0	9
Chris Green	2	9	0	0	4.5
Shadab Khan	3	13	3	2	4.3
Imad Wasim	3.5	21	3	1	5.5

Islamabad United Inning Score: 83 /2

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Devon Conway	c Maaz Sadaqat b Mohammad Ali	0	2	0	0	0
Sameer Minhas	not out	27	20	3	1	135
Mohsin Riaz	c Marnus Labuschagne b Mohammad Ali	42	18	6	2	233.33
Shadab Khan	not out	4	1	1	0	400

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Mohammad Ali	3.4	29	2	1	2	7.9
Hunain Shah	2	26	0	0	1	13
Hassan Khan	1	23	0	0	1	23

Match Summary

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United, 36th Match, Pakistan Super League 2026

Date: April 24, 2026
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Match Summary

Islamabad United triumphed over Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets in a dominant display. Richard Gleeson and Shadab Khan's bowling dismantled the Kingsmen, while Mohsin Riaz's explosive batting sealed the victory for Islamabad United. Richard Gleeson's impressive bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Islamabad United winning the toss and opting to bowl first. This decision paid off as their bowlers quickly took control of the game. Hyderabad Kingsmen struggled to build any substantial partnerships and were bowled out for a mere 80 runs in 15.5 overs.

Richard Gleeson led the bowling attack with precision, taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs in his 3 overs. He was well-supported by Shadab Khan, who also claimed 3 wickets while conceding only 13 runs in his 3 overs. Imad Wasim contributed significantly by taking another 3 wickets, showcasing a formidable bowling performance from Islamabad.

In response, Islamabad United chased down the target with ease, scoring 83/2 in just 6.4 overs. Despite losing Devon Conway early on for a duck, Mohsin Riaz's explosive innings of 42 runs off just 18 balls (including six boundaries and two sixes) ensured a swift victory. Sameer Minhas also played a crucial role with an unbeaten 27 off 20 balls.

Key Performances:

Hyderabad Kingsmen Batting:
- Usman Khan was the top scorer with a slow-paced 25* off 35 balls.
Islamabad United Bowling:
- Richard Gleeson: 3 wickets for 9 runs
- Shadab Khan: 3 wickets for 13 runs
- Imad Wasim: 3 wickets for 21 runs
Islamabad United Batting:
- Mohsin Riaz: Top-scored with a rapid-fire innings of 42 runs off 18 balls.

This match highlighted Islamabad United's dominance with both ball and bat, underlining their strength in this season's Pakistan Super League.