Kingsmen Beat United by 2 Runs in Eliminator 2, Set Up PSL 2026 Final vs Peshawar Zalmi
Two runs. That is all that separated two teams in one of the most heart-stopping matches of PSL 2026. Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Islamabad United by 2 runs in Eliminator 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on May 1, 2026 — and will now face Peshawar Zalmi in the Final.
🔴 BREAKING: Hyderabad Kingsmen qualify for the PSL 2026 Final after a 2-run thriller against Islamabad United in Eliminator 2. Peshawar Zalmi await.
Usman Khan’s brutal unbeaten 61 off just 30 balls powered Kingsmen to 186/5. United came agonisingly close, finishing at 184/7 — two runs short of what would have been a stunning chase.
Match Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Eliminator 2, PSL 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | 1 May 2026 |
| Toss | Islamabad United (elected to field) |
| Kingsmen Score | 186/5 (20 overs) |
| United Score | 184/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Hyderabad Kingsmen won by 2 runs |
| Next | PSL 2026 Final vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Kingsmen Innings: Usman Khan Delivers When It Matters
Hyderabad Kingsmen lost Maaz Sadaqat for a golden duck off the fourth ball. From there, Marnus Labuschagne and Saim Ayub rebuilt with a second-wicket stand of 70 runs before both fell within two balls of each other in the 11th over.
At 85/4, Kingsmen looked exposed. Then Usman Khan took over.
The wicketkeeper-batter was absolutely devastating in the back half of the innings, smashing 61 runs off just 30 balls — ten fours and not a single six, just pure placement and timing. Kusal Perera chipped in with 37 off 21 at the death to take Kingsmen past 186. That total would prove just enough.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maaz Sadaqat | c Salman Mirza b Gleeson | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marnus Labuschagne (c) | c Green b Imad Wasim | 39 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 121.87 |
| Saim Ayub | c Chapman b Green | 38 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 140.74 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Salman Mirza b Imad Wasim | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Usman Khan† | not out | 61 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 203.33 |
| Kusal Perera | c Mohsin Riaz b Faheem Ashraf | 37 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 176.19 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 2, w 5) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 186/5 | RR: 9.30 |
Imad Wasim was United’s best bowler with 2/16 from 2 overs. Faheem Ashraf, Gleeson, and Chris Green each took one wicket but were expensive, all conceding over 40 runs in their spells.
United’s Chase: So Close, So Painful
Islamabad United needed 187. They started terribly — Sameer Minhas went for 6, Mohsin Riaz for 5, and United were 15/2 inside three overs. Shadab Khan steadied things briefly but fell for 22.
At 68/4, the game looked over. Then Mark Chapman (43 off 26) and Haider Ali (31 off 16) launched a stunning fifth-wicket partnership of 64 off just 26 balls that dragged United back into the chase. The Gaddafi Stadium crowd was on its feet.
Faheem Ashraf smashed 19 off 11 and Chris Green hit an incredible 21 off 9 at the death, but United fell 2 runs short. Hunain Shah’s 2/37 and Mohammad Ali’s 2/44 did the damage across the innings.
Islamabad United Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway† | lbw b Saim Ayub | 30 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Sameer Minhas | c Labuschagne b Akif Javed | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Mohsin Riaz | c Irfan Khan b Mohammad Ali | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | c Irfan Khan b Hassan Khan | 22 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 91.66 |
| Mark Chapman | c Perera b Hunain Shah | 43 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 165.38 |
| Haider Ali | c Maxwell b Mohammad Ali | 31 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 193.75 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c Hassan Khan b Hunain Shah | 19 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 172.72 |
| Chris Green | not out | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Imad Wasim | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 1, w 4) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 184/7 | RR: 9.20 |
Kingsmen Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali | 4 | 44 | 2 | 11.00 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Hunain Shah | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Hassan Khan | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
Note: United also received a slow over-rate penalty in overs 19.1 to 20.0, with an extra fielder forced inside the circle — a detail that may have cost them precious runs in the final moments.
Key Moments That Decided the Match
- Usman Khan’s 61 off 30 – the match-defining innings that set a total United could not quite reach
- Chapman and Haider Ali’s 64-run stand – brought United back from the dead and made it a thriller
- Slow over-rate penalty on United – extra fielder inside the circle in the final over restricted scoring options
- Chris Green’s 21 off 9 – too late, too little by just two runs
- Hunain Shah and Mohammad Ali – held their nerve under enormous pressure when it mattered most
PSL 2026 Final: Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi
Hyderabad Kingsmen now face Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2026 Final. Check the PSL 2026 schedule for the Final date, time, and venue details as they are confirmed.
It will be a fascinating contest. Zalmi have Nahid Rana arriving for extra pace firepower, while Kingsmen come in red-hot off one of the most dramatic playoff wins in recent PSL history. For the full PSL 2026 points table and team standings heading into the Final, check the points table page.
You can also explore the Hyderabad Kingsmen squad and Peshawar Zalmi squad ahead of the big final.
FAQs
What was the result of Eliminator 2 in PSL 2026? Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Islamabad United by 2 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on May 1, 2026.
Who will Hyderabad Kingsmen face in the PSL 2026 Final? Kingsmen will face Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2026 Final.
Who was the top scorer for Kingsmen in Eliminator 2? Usman Khan scored an unbeaten 61 off 30 balls at a strike rate of 203.33, which was the match-winning innings.
Which bowler took the most wickets for Kingsmen? Both Hunain Shah and Mohammad Ali took 2 wickets each for Hyderabad Kingsmen.
What happened with the slow over-rate penalty for United? Islamabad United were penalised for a slow over-rate in overs 19.1 to 20.0, meaning they had to keep an extra fielder inside the circle during those deliveries.
Where can I watch the PSL 2026 Final live? Check the PSL 2026 schedule page for confirmed broadcast and streaming details for the Final.
