Summary of this article
Resurgent Hyderabad Kingsmen clash with Islamabad United in PSL 2026
The match will be hosted at the National Stadium in Karachi
Check the toss update and playing XIs of the match below
Islamabad United delivered a clinical performance to dismantle the Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets in Match 36 of PSL 2026 at the National Stadium, Karachi. Opting to bowl first, Islamabad's attack was relentless, skittling the Kingsmen for just 80 runs in 15.5 overs—the fifth-lowest total in PSL history.
Richard Gleeson led the destruction with exceptional figures of 3/9, maintaining a superb economy of 3.00. He was expertly supported by the spin duo of Shadab Khan (3/13) and Imad Wasim (3/21), who combined to leave the Kingsmen top order in tatters.
Hyderabad, coming off a four-match winning streak, never found their rhythm, with only Usman Khan (25) offering any real resistance.
The chase was a mere formality as Islamabad United asserted dominance during the powerplay, racing to the target in just 6.4 overs. Despite an early duck for Devon Conway, Mohsin Riaz played a blistering cameo of 42 off 18 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes), while Sameer Minhas contributed a solid 27.
This emphatic victory secured Islamabad United's spot in the playoffs, while the Kingsmen now face a must-win situation in their final league fixture to qualify.
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United, PSL 2026: Toss Update
Islamabad United have won the toss and have opted to field.
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United, PSL 2026: Playing XIs
Islamabad United: Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan(c), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne(c), Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Usman Khan(w), Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Asif Mehmood
What is the lowest total in PSL 2026 after this match?
Hyderabad Kingsmen's total of 80 all out is now the lowest score of the 2026 season and the fifth-lowest in the history of the PSL.
Who was the Player of the Match and what were his stats?
Richard Gleeson earned the honor for his devastating opening spell, finishing with remarkable figures of 3/9 in his 3 overs.
How did Islamabad United's win impact the points table?
The 8-wicket victory with 80 balls to spare secured Islamabad United’s spot in the playoffs and gave them a massive Net Run Rate boost.
