Islamabad United (ISL) is set to face Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) in Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, May 1.
Shadab Khan has led Islamabad United from the front. Following the round-robin stage of the tournament, they finished in second place on the points table. In 10 matches, they won six and lost just three, while one match was washed out due to rain. In the Qualifier, they suffered a 70-run defeat at the hands of Peshawar Zalmi, and they will be looking to make a strong comeback on Friday.
Hyderabad Kingsmen began their maiden PSL campaign with four consecutive defeats. However, they staged a remarkable turnaround, winning six of their last seven matches. This includes an eight-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1.
ISL vs HYK: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won by ISL | 1 |
| Won by HYK | 1 |
| Tied / No Results | - |
| First-ever Fixture | April 12, 2026 |
| Most Recent Fixture | April 24, 2026 |
ISL vs HYK: Predicted Playing 11
Islamabad United
Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Richard Gleeson.
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (C), Usman Khan (WK), Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed.
ISL vs HYK: Player Stats
Islamabad United
- Shadab Khan (All-rounder): The captain has set a stellar example through his consistently outstanding performances; he has claimed 17 wickets (the second-highest tally in the league) and maintained an impressive batting average of 37.75.
- Sameer Minhas (Batsman): The find of the season for United, who has scored 343 runs—including three half-centuries—and has proven to be the team's most reliable domestic anchor.
- Richard Gleeson (Bowler): A nightmare for opening batsmen, Gleeson has taken 11 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.72; this tally includes his 'Man of the Match' performance against Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Kusal Mendis (Batter): He has proven himself to be a run-scoring machine this season, amassing a total of 541 runs—including one century and four half-centuries. Alongside Sahibzada Farhan, he jointly tops the league charts for hitting the most sixes (23).
- Marnus Labuschagne (Batter): The strategic heartbeat of the middle order, he averages 69.22 fantasy points per match and has scored 285 runs so far.
- Asif Mahmood (Bowler): He stunned everyone in the first encounter against United with a magnificent spell of 4/18. He continues to be the team's primary weapon during the Powerplay.
ISL vs HYK: Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is flat, and countless high-scoring matches have been played on it this season. However, it is expected that the new ball will swing under the lights, and spinners will be able to extract slow turn from the wicket. These conditions are expected to improve in the second innings, and dew will also pose a challenge for the bowlers.
ISL vs HYK: Probable Best Performers
Sameer Minhas
Playing an aggressive brand of cricket, Sameer Minhas has scored 343 runs in 11 innings. His average stands at 42.87, and his strike rate is 155.90. The 19-year-old will be eager to provide his team with a flying start on Friday.
Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan ranks second on the list of highest wicket-takers in this tournament. He has claimed 17 wickets in nine matches and has maintained an impressive economy rate of 6.97. The Islamabad captain will play a pivotal role during the middle overs.
