Hunain Shah’s Ice-Cold Final Over Propels Hyderabad Kingsmen to the PSL 11 Final

The Hyderabad Kingsmen have officially punched their ticket to the PSL 11 final after a nail-biting 2-run victory over Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium. Batting first in this high-pressure Eliminator 2, the Kingsmen posted a formidable 186/5 in their 20 overs. While the innings started on a shaky note with Maaz Sadaqat falling for a duck in the opening over, the middle order staged a sensational recovery. Usman Khan was the star of the show, smashing a blistering 61 off just 30 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne (39) and Saim Ayub (38) provided the necessary stability to set a challenging target.

In response, Islamabad United fought gallantly, taking the game down to the very last ball. Their chase was anchored by Mark Chapman, who scored a gritty 43, and late-innings fireworks from Haider Ali (31) and Devon Conway (30). The match swung back and forth in the final overs as Faheem Ashraf and Chris Green launched a desperate assault, but the Kingsmen's bowling attack held their nerve. Hunain Shah and Mohammad Ali were clinical under pressure, claiming two wickets each to restrict United to 184/7, falling just short of the finish line.

With this hard-fought win, the Hyderabad Kingsmen have completed a remarkable turnaround in the tournament, moving from a four-game losing streak at the start to securing a place in the summit clash. They are now set to face Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 11 Grand Final on May 3. For Islamabad United, the defeat marks a heartbreaking end to their campaign, despite a spirited performance that saw them nearly pull off one of the most exciting chases of the season.