PSL 2026, Eliminator 2: ISU vs HYDK Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Islamabad United will face Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 2 of PSL 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 1.

Islamabad United have played well this season under Shadab Khan. They finished second in the points table, winning 6 out of 10 matches, while one match was washed out. However, they lost badly to Peshawar Zalmi by 70 runs in the Qualifier and will now look to bounce back in this important game.

Hyderabad Kings had a terrible start to their maiden PSL season, losing their opening four games. But then after that they went on a roll, winning 6 of their last 7 matches. They also beat Multan Sultans by 8 wickets in Eliminator 1 and will be high on confidence for this match. 

ISU vs HDYK: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 2
  
• Islamabad United Won: 1
  
• Hyderabad Kingsmen Won: 1
  
• No Results: 0

ISU vs HDYK: Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is very good for batting. The last five matches at this ground were won by teams chasing the target. This shows chasing can be easier here. Both teams will need to understand the pitch conditions quickly to plan their game well. 

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ISU vs HYK: Predicted Playing XIs

Islamabad United (ISU):

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 (HDYK):

Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Usman Khan (wk), Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed