ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction, Eliminator 2, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Islamabad United set to face Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, May 1.

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In Eliminator 2 of the PSL 2026, Islamabad United (ISL) will take on Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK). Islamabad United didn't perform well in the last Qualifier 1 match, as they lost by 70 runs against Peshawar Zalmi. Batting first, Peshawar posted a huge total of 221 runs, but Islamabad got all out on just 151. However, Sameer Minhas played a good innings of 44 runs, while Mohsin Riaz also played well and added 24 runs. But other batters looked completely flopped. With the ball, Shadab Khan was the most effective, picking up three wickets for 42 runs in his four overs. Additionally, Richard Gleeson also took two wickets.

On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen delivered an impressive performance in their previous Eliminator 1, securing an 8-wicket victory over Multan Sultans. Multan, batting first, posted a total of 159 runs, which Hyderabad successfully chased down in 15.2 overs. Usman Khan led the batting effort with a well-crafted 64 off 35 deliveries, while Maaz Sadaqat provided valuable support with a 64 from 33 balls.

In the bowling department, Akif Javed was exceptional, claiming two wickets for just 30 runs in his four-over spell. Mohammad Ali and Hunain Shah also made a notable contribution by picking up one wicket each. Overall, Hyderabad showcased a strong performance. Now both teams will aim to show an excellent performance to win this match and secure their spot for the final of the league.

Match Information

Islamabad United vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Eliminator 2

Pakistan Super League, 1 May 2026, Fri, 7:30 PM IST, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Weather Report

stadiumGaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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34.0°C

humidity38% (Humidity)

Probable Playing XI

Islamabad United

Devon Conway (wk), S Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, SH Khan (C), MS Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, IM Wasim, RJ Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Chris Green

Bench : AGS Gous, Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, M Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Sameen Gul, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Faiq, H Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad

Hyderabad Kingsmen

Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (C), Usman Khan (wk), Saim Ayub, K Perera, Irfan Khan, GJ Maxwell, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah

Bench : Hammad Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Syed Saad, Riley Meredith, Rizwan Mehmood, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Asif Mehmood, Ahmed Hussain, M Theekshana

Injury and availability news

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is widely regarded as batting-friendly. It typically produces high-scoring games, with the average first-innings total around 173 runs. Batters generally find it comfortable to play their shots on this surface. However, the pitch can occasionally pose challenges, as it offers good pace and bounce, making it fairly balanced for both batters and bowlers.

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Player Picks

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Usman Khan HYK | BAT

Usman Khan is a highly capable batter who has shown promising form, scoring 311 runs across the last ten matches, including a brilliant 64 in the previous game against Multan. He possesses the potential to deliver strong performances this season.

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Sameer Minhas ISL | BAT

Sameer Minhas is an excellent batter. He also scored 343 runs in the previous 10 games, including 44 in the last game. He is definitely able to perform well this season.

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Shayan Jahangir

HYK | BAT

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Ahmed Hussain

HYK | BOWL

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Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - May 1 2026 10:16 AM

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Usman Khan
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Devon Conway

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Kusal Perera

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Marnus Labuschagne

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Saim Ayub

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Sameer Minhas
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Maaz Sadaqat

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Shadab Khan

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Mohammad Ali

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Akif Javed

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Hunain Shah

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