Hyderabad Kingsmen Qualifier 2 PSL 2026 | Eight-Wicket Demolition Sends Multan Sultans Home
Hyderabad Kingsmen Qualifier 2 PSL 2026 is confirmed and it was not even close. A pace unit that gets sharper every single game tore through Multan Sultans’ top order in a 26-ball spell that effectively ended the contest before the halfway mark, before Maaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan turned the chase into a batting exhibition.
Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Qualifier 2 PSL 2026 Recaps
- Multan Sultans: 159/9
- Wickets to spare: 8
- Balls remaining: 28
- Top Score: Maaz Sadaqat 64* (33)
- Support: Usman Khan 64 (35), SR 182.8
- Lone Fighter: Shan Masood 69*
- Powerplay Impact: 49 runs (HYK)
Match Summary: How Hyderabad Kingsmen Knocked Multan Sultans Out of PSL 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen into Qualifier 2 of PSL 2026, and this one was not even close. A pace bowling unit that has been getting sharper with every game tore through Multan Sultans’ top order in a 26-ball spell that effectively ended the contest before the halfway mark.
Then Maaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan turned the chase into a masterclass of clean, purposeful batting. The Sultans, who came into this Eliminator having lost their last two games, never had an answer for any of it.
The Kingsmen are now through to Qualifier 2 on Friday against Islamabad United, with the winner heading straight to the PSL 2026 Final on Sunday against Peshawar Zalmi. For a franchise that started this season losing their first four games, the trajectory has been remarkable. They are now three wins away from a title in their debut season.
Watch the full Sultans vs Kings Highlights today on Khelo Pakistan.
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans: Key Moments from the PSL 2026 Eliminator
- Mohammad Ali struck early, removing Will Smith, as the Kingsmen pace trio ripped through Multan Sultans, 5 wickets for 24 runs in just 26 balls.
- Shan Masood stood firm with an unbeaten 69, smashing 56 runs in the final five overs to rescue Multan from a collapse.
- Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat dominated the Powerplay, adding quick runs and making 160 look like an easy target.
- Usman Khan hit a 29-ball fifty, finishing with 64 off 35 and keeping the chase under control.
- Maaz Sadaqat sealed the win with an unbeaten 64 off 33, earning Player of the Match and making the chase look effortless.
Multan vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Qualifier 2 PSL 2026 Highlights
Bowling That How Kingsmen Strangled Multan in the First Half
Kingsmen bowling vs Multan Sultans
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akif Javed | 4 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Hunain Shah | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Mohammad Ali | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 |
| Saim Ayub | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| M. Labuschagne | 2 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 |
Multan Sultans bowling vs Kingsmen
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | 3 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Peter Siddle | 3 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 |
| Muhammad Ismail | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
| Faisal Akram | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Ashton Turner | 2.2 | 27 | 1 | 11.57 |
Multan Sultans Squad:
Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, Shan Masood, Ashton Turner, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Imran, Peter Siddle, Faisal Akram, Muhammad Ismail
Hyderabad Kingsmen Squad:
Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed
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What Comes Next for Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen now face Islamabad United in Qualifier 2, the winner of which goes straight to the PSL 2026 Final on Sunday against Peshawar Zalmi. Kingsmen have won five of their last six matches and look in the form of their lives.
The pace trio of Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed and Hunain Shah is the most potent bowling attack remaining in the competition, and with Sadaqat and Usman Khan firing in unison at the top of the order, the batting does not look far behind.
For a team that lost its first four games and spent most of the group stage on the outside looking in, reaching a potential PSL Final in their debut season would be one of the competition’s great stories. Friday tells us how much further this story goes.
FAQs
Q1: How did Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Multan Sultans in the PSL 2026 Eliminator?
Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Multan Sultans by 8 wickets with 28 balls remaining. Their bowlers restricted Multan to 159 for 9, with Akif Javed and Hunain Shah taking 2 wickets each. Maaz Sadaqat (64 not out off 33) and Usman Khan (64 off 35) then chased 160 in just 15.2 overs.
Q2: Who won Player of the Match in HYK vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026?
Maaz Sadaqat won Player of the Match with an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls. He brought up his fifty off just 25 deliveries and remained not out as Kingsmen chased 160 with 28 balls to spare.
Q3: Who do Hyderabad Kingsmen face in Qualifier 2 PSL 2026?
Hyderabad Kingsmen Qualifier 2 PSL 2026 is against Islamabad United on Friday. The winner goes directly to the PSL 2026 Final on Sunday against Peshawar Zalmi.
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