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.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 01 May 2026, 10:16 IST

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Preview

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

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Clear

35.0°C

36% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Islamabad United

L
W
W
L
W

Hyderabad Kingsmen

W
W
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sameer Minhas

ISL - bat

343 Runs

10 Matches

2

Usman Khan

HYK - bat

320 Runs

11 Matches

3

Devon Conway

ISL - wkbat

285 Runs

10 Matches

285 Runs

11 Matches

5

Maaz Sadaqat

HYK - all

249 Runs

10 Matches

6

Mark Chapman

ISL - all

202 Runs

10 Matches

1

Hassan Khan

HYK - bowl

198.44

11 Matches

2

Maaz Sadaqat

HYK - all

183.09

10 Matches

3

Mark Chapman

ISL - all

171.19

10 Matches

4

Sharjeel Khan

HYK - bat

170.97

2 Matches

5

Mohsin Riaz

ISL - bat

167.27

3 Matches

6

Usman Khan

HYK - bat

157.64

11 Matches

1

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

17 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Mohammad Ali

HYK - bowl

15 Wkts

10 Matches

3

Hunain Shah

HYK - bowl

14 Wkts

8 Matches

4

Richard Gleeson

ISL - bowl

11 Wkts

8 Matches

5

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

10 Wkts

10 Matches

6

Akif Javed

HYK - bowl

10 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Richard Gleeson

ISL - bowl

6.72

8 Matches

2

Chris Green

ISL - bowl

6.83

9 Matches

3

Shadab Khan

ISL - all

6.97

9 Matches

4

Imad Wasim

ISL - all

7.55

10 Matches

5

Mohammad Ali

HYK - bowl

7.96

10 Matches

8.17

3 Matches

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

(Will be added when there is an update)

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.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

173

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

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.

7
VC

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.

8

Devon Conway ISL | WKBAT

Devon Conway is an excellent batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 258 runs in the last ten games. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well this season.

7.5

Marnus Labuschagne HYK | BAT

Labuschagne is a highly capable all-rounder who has demonstrated consistent performances in recent times. He has scored 259 runs in the last 10 games. He is well-positioned to make a significant impact in this game.

8.5

Shadab Khan ISL | ALL

Shadab Khan has performed exceptionally well in PSL. Moreover, he has taken 17 wickets in the last nine games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

8

Hunain Shah HYK | BOWL

Hunain Shah is currently in good form. He took 14 wickets in the last 8 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

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8

Shayan Jahangir

HYK | BAT

8

Ahmed Hussain

HYK | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - May 1 2026 10:16 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ISL

3 : 8

HYK

Credits Left
16.5/100

Mega League
Usman Khan
C

7.5

Devon Conway

8

Kusal Perera

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Saim Ayub

7

Sameer Minhas
VC

7

Maaz Sadaqat

9

Shadab Khan

8.5

Mohammad Ali

6.5

Akif Javed

6

Hunain Shah

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ISL

4 : 7

HYK

Credits Left
13.5/100

Grand League
Usman Khan

7.5

Devon Conway
C

8

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Saim Ayub
VC

7

Maaz Sadaqat

9

Mark Chapman

7.5

Shadab Khan

8.5

Glenn Maxwell

9

Mohammad Ali

6.5

Hunain Shah

8

Richard Gleeson

8

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