Islamabad United will take on Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, May 1.
Led by Shadab Khan, Islamabad United enjoyed a strong league stage, finishing second with six wins from 10 matches, alongside one no-result. However, they suffered a heavy 70-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier and will be eager to bounce back in this knockout clash.
Hyderabad Kingsmen, meanwhile, have scripted a remarkable turnaround in their debut season. After losing their first four matches, they won six of their next seven, including a convincing eight-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1.
The conditions at Lahore are expected to favour chasing sides, with the last five PSL 2026 matches at this venue won by teams batting second. Captains are likely to opt to bowl first, making early assessment of the pitch crucial.
Predicted Playing XIs
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
