ISU Vs HYDK Highlights, PSL 2026: Hyderabad Stage Stunning Death-Over Comeback To Beat Islamabad

Hello cricket fans! Welcome to the live coverage of the Eliminator 2 of PSL 2026 between Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.

Match: Islamabad United vs Hyderabad Kingsmen

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Timings: 7:30 PM IST

Hyderabad Kingsmen: Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne(c), Usman Khan(w), Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Hammad Azam, Syed Saad Ali, Sharjeel Khan, Riley Meredith, Shayan Jahangir, Maheesh Theekshana, Rizwan Mehmood, Tayyab Arif, Ahmed Hussain, Asif Mehmood

Islamabad United: Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan(c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Richard Gleeson, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sameen Gul, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Shamar Joseph, Mohammad Faiq, Hamza Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad

The Eliminator 2 of PSL 2026 between Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen will not be telecast live in India due to political tensions between both India and Pakistan.

Islamabad United won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Hyderabad Kingsmen (Playing XI): Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Marnus Labuschagne(c), Usman Khan(w), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed

Islamabad United (Playing XI): Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan(c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Richard Gleeson

A sharp opening over from Richard Gleeson sets the tone early. He mixes his lengths well and gets the breakthrough on 0.4, as Maaz Sadaqat miscues a pull off a short ball, sending a top-edge to square leg where Salman Mirza takes a comfortable catch. Despite a streaky boundary off an outside edge later in the over, Gleeson keeps things tight and gives Hyderabad the early advantage.

A solid powerplay for Hyderabad after the early loss. Saim Ayub leads the charge with fluent strokeplay, while Marnus Labuschagne provides steady support. The sixth over brings three boundaries, helping HYDK gather 12 runs and finish strongly. Islamabad got the early breakthrough, but the Kingsmen have recovered well and carry good momentum into the middle overs.

A tight over from Chris Green brings a crucial breakthrough for Hyderabad. The key moment comes on 9.2 as Saim Ayub departs after a well-made 38, he charges down the track but fails to get the distance, with Mark Chapman taking a safe catch at long-on. Green keeps things under control thereafter, conceding just singles and dots, as Islamabad lose momentum after a strong start.

Imad Wasim has flipped the game on its head in a single over. First, Labuschagne falls on 11.2, goes for a lazy whip and skies it, with Chris Green diving forward at long-on to grab a sharp catch. Just when Islamabad try to steady, Imad strikes again! Maxwell backs away on 11.4, looks to go big, but only manages a thin edge, simple catch at short third. Two wickets in the over, just 3 runs conceded, and suddenly ISU are in deep trouble. Hyderabad roaring back into the contest!

A mixed over for Hyderabad as they keep the scoreboard ticking without fully breaking free. The highlight comes with a cleanly struck six, but otherwise Islamabad bowlers keep things tight with dot balls at key moments. Usman Khan continues to look positive, while Perera rotates strike. Nine runs from the over, steady, but HYDK will want a bigger push heading into the final overs.

A strong over for Islamabad United as Usman Khan reaches a well-deserved fifty and keeps the momentum going. He brings it up in style on the final ball, tucking a short delivery fine and racing back for a couple before raising his bat in celebration. Boundaries earlier in the over help ISU collect 13 runs, with Kusal Perera providing steady support. With Usman set and the scoring rate climbing, Islamabad are building towards a competitive finish in the death overs.

A solid finish for Hyderabad as they post a competitive 186/5 despite a shaky start. Faheem Ashraf strikes on the final ball, with Kusal Perera falling for 37 while trying to go big, but the damage was already done. Usman Khan’s brilliant 61 and valuable contributions in the middle overs helped HYDK recover from early setbacks. From early trouble to a strong total, this is a fighting score that gives their bowlers plenty to work with.

Islamabad United commence their pursuit of Hyderabad Kingsmen's 187-run target in a shaky manner, as Sameer Minhas mistimes an Akif Javed delivery to be caught by Marnus Labuschagne at mid-off. Mohsin Riaz joins Devon Conway at the crease.

ISU: 14/1 (2)

Mohammad Ali has Mohsin Riaz caught by Irfan Khan in the leg side and Devon Conway is left to rebuild with Shadab Khan. The duo has stitched a 36-run stand and would look to kick on, if they are to keep their side abreast with the asking rate that's more 10 runs per over currently.

ISU: 51/2 (7)

A lively over for Islamabad United as they regain some momentum after the middle-overs slowdown. Haider Ali takes charge with a cleanly struck six, injecting much-needed intent, while Mark Chapman keeps things ticking with smart rotation. A boundary to finish the over, along with extras, helps ISU collect 15 runs.

Another tight over from Mohammad Ali, who delivers a crucial blow to keep Hyderabad on top. The key moment comes on 15.4 with a wicket that dents Islamabad’s progress just as they were looking to accelerate. Apart from a boundary, Ali keeps things under control with disciplined lines and clever variations.

A momentum-swinging over for Hyderabad as Hunain Shah delivers a crucial breakthrough. On 17.3, Mark Chapman falls for a well-made 43, mistiming a cut against a slower short ball, with Kusal Perera pulling off a sharp catch at backward point. Despite the setback, ISU manage to keep the scoreboard moving with a boundary and a six in the over, collecting 13 runs

Huge over for Islamabad United as they explode at the death! Faheem Ashraf and Chris Green go on the offensive, smashing two fours and two sixes to collect 22 runs. The bowlers miss their lengths, and ISU make them pay dearly, shifting momentum late in the innings.

What a brilliant finish. Hunain Shah holds his nerve brilliantly in the final over, conceding just 3 runs and picking up a crucial wicket to cap off a superb spell. Islamabad United fail to capitalize after a massive 19th over, managing only singles and a leg bye under intense pressure. Chris Green remains unbeaten, but Hyderabad finish on a high, celebrating wildly as they pull things back at the death.

What a turnaround from Hunain Shah. After conceding 22 in the previous over, the pressure was immense with Islamabad needing just 6 off 6 and all the momentum on their side. But Hunain rose to the occasion brilliantly, executing yorker after yorker with pinpoint accuracy. He gave the batters no room at all, completely shutting down their options. Islamabad perhaps could’ve looked for quick singles, but Hunain’s control and composure left them with nothing. A clutch final over under pressure, and full credit to him for turning the game on its head.

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