In the 36th match of Pakistan Super League, Islamabad United delivered a dominant performance and defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets. With this win, Islamabad United secured their place in the playoff stage.
Batting first, Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for just 80 runs in 15.5 overs, which is also being reported as the lowest total of the current season. Their batting lineup failed to build partnerships and struggled against the bowling attack.
Chasing a target of 81 runs, Islamabad United made light work of it and reached the target in just 6.4 overs. Mohsin Riaz played an aggressive innings of 42 runs, while Sameer Minhas contributed 27 runs to guide the team to victory.
Islamabad United register a convincing victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen!#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #HKvIU pic.twitter.com/M1Fn7E98Ji
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 24, 2026
For Hyderabad Kingsmen, Usman Khan remained unbeaten on 25 runs, but the team could not post a competitive total.
In bowling, Richard Gleeson, Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim all delivered strong performances, taking 3 wickets each and dismantling the opposition batting lineup.
With this comprehensive win, Islamabad United confirmed their qualification for the PSL 11 playoffs.
𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐙𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐢 ☑️ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐬 ☑️ 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 ☑️
Three playoffs spots sealed as United become the latest entrant 🙌🏼#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #HKvIU pic.twitter.com/Kd8NBm1TBM
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 24, 2026
