HYDK vs ISU, PSL 2026 Match 36: Match preview, head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

The 36th Match of the PSL 2026 will be played between Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen at the National Stadium in Karachi on 24 April. Both sides are well placed at the moment and will want to win this match to stay in the top spots.

Hyderabad Kingsmen have come back strong in the tournament. After losing their first four matches, they have now won four games in a row. They are currently in 4th place on the points table. Captain Marnus Labuschagne has played an important role in their comeback. The team will look to continue this winning form and secure another victory.

Islamabad United are also doing well this season. They are in 3rd place with 4 wins from 7 matches, and one match had no result. However, they lost their last match to Rawalpindiz. The team will look to bounce back and return to winning ways.

HYDK vs ISU: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 1
Hyderabad Kingsmen Won: 1
Islamabad United Won: 0

HYDK vs ISU: Pitch Report

There have been both high-scoring matches and low-scoring games at the National Stadium in Karachi. It will be interesting to see how the pitch plays on Friday. The captain winning the toss may choose to bowl first to understand the conditions. Fast bowlers could get swing with the new ball in the early overs, so they will try to use that advantage well before the pitch becomes easier for batting later.

HYDK vs IS: Predicted Playing XIs

Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYDK):

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

Islamabad United (ISU):

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain