Hyderabad Kingsmen win PSL Eliminator 2 by 2 runs

In Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday, May 1, 2026, Hyderabad Kingsmen secured a thrilling two-run victory over Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League, earning a spot in their first-ever final against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.

Hyderabad Kingsmen batted first after losing the toss and posted 186 for five in 20 overs at Gaddafi Stadium. Usman Khan anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61, his third successive half-century, while captain Marnus Labuschagne scored 39, Saim Ayub made 38 and Kusal Perera contributed a quick 37. Islamabad's Imad Wasim took two wickets, with Chris Green, Richard Gleeson and Faheem Ashraf claiming one each.

Islamabad United's chase appeared on course at times, reaching 184 for seven. Mark Chapman top-scored with 43, supported by Haider Ali's 31 and Devon Conway's 30. Shadab Khan added 22 and Green made 21, but a middle-order stutter kept Hyderabad in contention. Exceptional fielding, including a key stop by Hasan Khan, also proved vital.

The match hinged on the final overs. Pace bowler Mohammad Ali conceded 22 runs in the 19th over, leaving Islamabad needing six runs off the last over from Hunain Shah. The young pacer, a former Islamabad...