In the 36th match of PSL 2026, the Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) will face off against Islamabad United (ISL). The Hyderabad Kingsmen delivered a stellar performance in their previous match, securing a 4-wicket victory over the Multan Sultans. Batting first, Multan posted a total of 213 runs—a target that Hyderabad successfully chased down in just 19.3 overs. In the batting department, Usman Khan led the charge with a magnificent innings of 101 runs off 47 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne provided excellent support with a knock of 61 runs off 41 deliveries.
On the bowling front, Akif Javed delivered an impressive performance, claiming three wickets for just 30 runs in his three-over spell. Mohammad Ali, Hunaid Shah, Hasan Khan, and Glenn Maxwell also made significant contributions, with each of them securing one wicket apiece. Overall, Hyderabad put up a commanding performance in every department and will now look to maintain this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Islamabad United's previous match did not go according to plan, as they suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of the Rawalpindi Pindiz. Batting first, Islamabad posted a challenging total of 137 runs; however, Rawalpindi chased down this target with ease in just 18.1 overs. Opening the innings, Devon Conway laid a strong foundation for the team with a composed knock of 40 runs, while Chris Green also made a valuable contribution with 29 runs. In the bowling department, Shadab Khan proved to be the most effective bowler, claiming one wicket for just 18 runs in his four-over spell. Additionally, Imad Wasim and Chris Green also picked up one wicket each.
HYK vs ISL: Head-to-Head T20I Record
Currently, the head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favor of the Hyderabad Kingsmen.
HYK vs ISL: Predicted Playing 11
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Marnus Labuschagne (C), Glenn Maxwell, Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Akif Javed, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali.
Islamabad United
Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain.
HYK vs ISL: Player Stats
- Marnus Labuschagne: The team's leading run-scorer with 264 runs. He was named Player of the Match in their previous encounter against Islamabad for an unbeaten 61 off 53 balls.
- Usman Khan: Coming off a dominant 101 off 47 balls in their latest match against Multan Sultans.
- Asif Mehmood: Impressed in Match 21 against United with a 4-wicket haul (4/18).
- Sameer Minhas: The top run-getter for United with 266 runs. He scored 56 off 35 balls in the first meeting between these teams.
- Shadab Khan: The captain has contributed 157 runs at a strike rate of 182.55 and taken 12 wickets this season.
- Chris Green: Took 2/19 in the previous match against Hyderabad.
HYK vs ISL: Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi has witnessed matches where runs have flowed freely, while in others, the bowlers have held the upper hand. It will be interesting to see what kind of pitch awaits the teams on Friday. The captain who wins the toss will likely prefer to bowl first in order to assess the conditions on the field. The new ball could swing during the opening overs, and the seamers will look to make the most of this opportunity.
HYK vs ISL: Probable Best Performers
Usman Khan
Wicketkeeper-batsman Usman Khan will be brimming with confidence heading into the upcoming match, having smashed a blistering century against the Multan Sultans in the previous game. He scored 101 runs off 47 balls, an innings that included five fours and 10 sixes.
Mohammad Ali
33-year-old Mohammed Ali has bowled well this season. In seven matches, he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 21.10. Even in the previous match where a total of 427 runs were scored across both innings Ali returned figures of 1/24 in four overs.
CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Pakistan Super League 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi - Q | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +2.645 | 17 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Multan Sultans - Q | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.450 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.082 | 9 | LWLWW |
| 4 | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.367 | 8 | WWWWL |
| 5 | Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -0.558 | 8 | LWWLL |
| 6 | Karachi Kings | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.063 | 8 | WLLLL |
| 7 | Quetta Gladiators | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.355 | 6 | LLWLW |
| 8 | Rawalpindi Pindiz - E | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -1.330 | 2 | WLLLL |
| 9 | Rawalpindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 24-Apr-2026, 10:50 AM | |||||||||
