Hyderabad Kingsmen Knock Out Multan Sultans by 8 Wickets, Face Islamabad United in Eliminator 2
Hyderabad Kingsmen are still alive in PSL 2026 and one win away from the Final. They demolished Multan Sultans by 8 wickets in Eliminator 1 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 29, ending Sultans’ season on the spot. Check the PSL 2026 schedule for the full remaining fixtures including Eliminator 2 and the Final.
The Kingsmen chased 160 in just 15.2 overs. Maaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan both smashed 64 runs apiece in a second-wicket stand of 102 off 52 balls that completely dismantled Sultans’ bowling attack.
Match Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Eliminator 1, PSL 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Toss | Kingsmen (chose to field) |
| Sultans total | 159/9 in 20 overs |
| Kingsmen chase | 162/2 in 15.2 overs |
| Result | Kingsmen won by 8 wickets |
Multan Sultans Innings: Shan Masood Fights Alone
Multan Sultans had a horror start with the bat and never recovered. Three wickets fell inside the first five overs, with Steven Smith (13), Sahibzada Farhan (15), and Josh Philippe (6) all dismissed cheaply. By the time Ashton Turner was caught in the seventh over, Sultans were 51/4 and struggling badly.
Shan Masood was the one Sultans batter who showed up. He batted through the innings for an unbeaten 69 off 46 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes. His effort was the only reason Sultans reached 159. Without him it would have been far worse. Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with 18 down the order but nothing else contributed meaningfully.
Extras hurt Sultans too. Nine wides and a no-ball added 10 unnecessary runs to a total their bowlers eventually could not defend.
Sultans Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood (not out) | 69 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 150.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 18 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 94.73 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Steven Smith | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Peter Siddle | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
The Kingsmen bowling was disciplined and varied. Hunain Shah, Akif Javed, and Mohammad Ali each picked up two wickets. Saim Ayub was the most economical with figures of 1/23 off four overs. Glenn Maxwell also removed Arafat Minhas with a timely breakthrough in the seventh over.
Kingsmen Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 1 | 23 | 5.75 |
| Hunain Shah | 4 | 2 | 31 | 7.75 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 2 | 30 | 7.50 |
| Mohammad Ali | 4 | 2 | 34 | 8.50 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 1 | 28 | 9.33 |
Kingsmen Chase: Maaz and Usman Khan Go Berserk
The chase was a demolition job. Marnus Labuschagne fell early for 11 in the second over but that was the last real moment of concern for Hyderabad. Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat took complete control from the third over onwards and never looked back.
Usman Khan was the aggressor early, racing to his fifty off just 29 balls with eight fours and a six. He eventually fell for 64 off 35 balls, caught by Mohammad Nawaz off a Steve Smith part-timer. By that point the game was long over.
Maaz Sadaqat was just as destructive. He reached his half-century off 25 balls and finished unbeaten on 64 off 33, finishing the job alongside Saim Ayub who made 15 off 15 to see them home. The second-wicket partnership of 102 off 52 balls was the heart of the chase and there was nothing Multan’s bowlers could do about it.
The Hyderabad Kingsmen squad has been quietly building momentum and this was their most complete performance of the season.
Kingsmen Chase
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maaz Sadaqat (not out) | 64 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 193.93 |
| Usman Khan | 64 | 35 | 8 | 3 | 182.85 |
| Saim Ayub (not out) | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
What Happens Next: Eliminator 2 on May 1
Hyderabad Kingsmen now face Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 on May 1 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Islamabad United lost the Qualifier to Peshawar Zalmi by 70 runs but dropped into Eliminator 2 thanks to the playoff format. They still have a path to the Final.
Peshawar Zalmi have already secured their Final spot as Qualifier winners and will wait at the Gaddafi Stadium on May 3 to face whoever comes through Eliminator 2.
So the picture is simple. Kingsmen beat Islamabad United on May 1 and they are in the PSL 2026 Final against Zalmi. Islamabad United win and they make it instead. There is no second chance after Eliminator 2. One team goes home, one goes to the title match.
PSL 2026 Remaining Playoff Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Eliminator 2: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| May 3 | Final: Peshawar Zalmi vs Eliminator 2 Winner | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Keep an eye on the PSL 2026 points table to track where every team finished before the knockouts.
FAQs
Who won Eliminator 1 of PSL 2026? Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Multan Sultans by 8 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 29, 2026.
Who are Hyderabad Kingsmen playing in Eliminator 2? Kingsmen face Islamabad United on May 1 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The winner goes to the PSL 2026 Final.
Who is already in the PSL 2026 Final? Peshawar Zalmi are confirmed finalists after winning the Qualifier against Islamabad United on April 28.
What was the top score in Eliminator 1? Maaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan both scored 64 runs each for Kingsmen. Shan Masood top-scored for Sultans with an unbeaten 69.
When is the PSL 2026 Final? The Final takes place on May 3, 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Peshawar Zalmi will face the winner of Eliminator 2.
Are Multan Sultans out of PSL 2026? Yes. Their loss in Eliminator 1 ends their campaign. There is no second chance for Sultans from this stage.
