| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khan | 61 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 203.33 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 39 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 121.88 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imad Wasim | 2 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 19 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Chapman | 43 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 165.38 |
| Haider Ali | 31 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 193.75 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunain Shah | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Mohammad Ali | 4 | 44 | 2 | 11 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maaz Sadaqat | c Salman Mirza b Richard Gleeson | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Chris Green b Imad Wasim | 39 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 121.88 |
| Saim Ayub | c Mark Chapman b Chris Green | 38 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 140.74 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Salman Mirza b Imad Wasim | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Usman Khan | not out | 61 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 203.33 |
| Kusal Perera | c Mohsin Riaz b Faheem Ashraf | 37 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 176.19 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gleeson | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Imad Wasim | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | lbw b Saim Ayub | 30 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 120 |
| Sameer Minhas | c Marnus Labuschagne b Akif Javed | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Mohsin Riaz | c Irfan Khan b Mohammad Ali | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Shadab Khan | c Irfan Khan b Hassan Khan | 22 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Mark Chapman | c Kusal Perera b Hunain Shah | 43 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 165.38 |
| Haider Ali | c Glenn Maxwell b Mohammad Ali | 31 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 193.75 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c Hassan Khan b Hunain Shah | 19 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 172.73 |
| Chris Green | not out | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Imad Wasim | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Hunain Shah | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Hassan Khan | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.8 |
Date: May 1, 2026
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match Summary:
In a thrilling encounter, Hyderabad Kingsmen edged out Islamabad United by just 2 runs in the Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League 2026. Usman Khan's explosive innings and crucial knocks from Kusal Perera and Saim Ayub set a competitive target for Islamabad. Despite a valiant chase led by Mark Chapman and Haider Ali, Islamabad fell agonizingly short.
Hyderabad Kingsmen batted first and put up a formidable total of 186/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was Usman Khan's blistering knock of 61* off just 30 balls, studded with 10 fours at an astonishing strike rate of 203.33. Kusal Perera also played a significant role with a quickfire 37 off 21 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Saim Ayub contributed with a solid 38 off 27 balls.
Imad Wasim was the pick of the bowlers for Islamabad United, claiming two wickets for just 16 runs in his two overs. Chris Green and Faheem Ashraf also picked up a wicket each.
In response, Islamabad United managed to score 184/7 in their quota of overs. Mark Chapman led the charge with a brisk 43 off 26 deliveries, hitting five fours and two sixes. Haider Ali supported him well with a rapid 31 off just 16 balls, but it wasn't enough to take his team over the line.
Hyderabad's bowling attack held its nerve under pressure. Hunain Shah and Mohammad Ali both took two wickets each, ensuring that Islamabad couldn't chase down the target despite coming very close.
The match featured some excellent fielding performances as well. Mohammad Salman Mirza took two crucial catches for Hyderabad Kingsmen.
In conclusion, it was an exciting contest where Hyderabad Kingsmen emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins, setting up an intriguing final ahead.
