Hyderabad Kingsmen set to face Islamabad United in the 36th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, April 24.
Preview
In the 36th match of the PSL 2026, Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) will take on Islamabad United (ISL). Hyderabad Kingsmen delivered an impressive performance in their previous game, securing a 4-wicket victory over Multan Sultans. Multan, batting first, posted a total of 213 runs, which Hyderabad successfully chased down in 19.3 overs. Usman Khan led the batting effort with a well-crafted 101 off 47 deliveries, while Marnus Labuschagne provided valuable support with a 61 from 41 balls.
In the bowling department, Akif Javed was exceptional, claiming three wickets for just 30 runs in his three-over spell. Mohammad Ali, Hunain Shah, Hassan Khan, and Gleen Maxwell also made a notable contribution by picking up one wicket each. Overall, Hyderabad showcased a strong all-round performance and will aim to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures as well.
On the other hand, Islamabad United didn’t perform well in the last match, as they lost by six wickets against Rawalpindi Pindiz. Batting first, Islamabad posted a competitive total of 137 runs, but Hyderabad chased it comfortably in 18.1 overs. Devon Conway provided a solid foundation at the top with a well-compiled 40, while Chris Green also played well and added 29 runs. With the ball, Shadab Khan was the most effective, picking up one wicket for just 18 runs in his four overs. Additionally, Imad Wasim and Chris Green also took one wicket each.
Match Information
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United, Match 36
Pakistan Super League, 24 Apr 2026, Fri, 7:30 PM IST ,Karachi
Probable PlayingXI
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Marnus Labuschagne(C), Saim Ayub, K Perera, Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, GJ Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Hunain Shah
Bench: Shayan Jahangir, Hammad Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Syed Saad, Rizwan Mehmood, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Asif Mehmood, Riley Meredith, Ahmed Hussain, M Theekshana
Islamabad United
S Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, SH Khan(C), MS Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, IM Wasim, Devon Conway, RJ Gleeson, M Hasnain, Chris Green
Bench: AGS Gous, Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mehran Mumtaz, Sameen Gul, Salman Irshad, H Sajjad, Salman Mirza, Mohsin Riaz, Nisar Ahmad
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Devon Conway ISL | wkbat – 8
Devon Conway is an excellent batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 247 runs in the last seven games, including 40 in the previous game. He is definitely a brilliant batter and can perform well this season.
Marnus Labuschagne HYK | bat – 7.5
Labuschagne is a highly capable all-rounder who has demonstrated consistent performances in recent times. He has scored 264 runs in the last 8 games, including 64 in the previous game against Multan and is well-positioned to make a significant impact this season.
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Usman Khan HYK | BAT – 7.5
Usman Khan is a highly capable batter who has shown promising form, scoring 177 runs across the last eight matches, including a brilliant hundred in the previous game. He possesses the potential to deliver strong performances this season.
Sameer Minhas ISL | BAT – 7
Sameer Minhas is an excellent batter. He also scored 271 runs in the previous seven games. He is definitely able to perform well this season.
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Shadab Khan ISL | all – 8.5
Shadab Khan has performed exceptionally well in PSL. Moreover, he has taken 15 wickets in the last nine games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Hunain Shah HYK | bowl – 8
Hunain Shah is currently in good form. He took 8 wickets in the last five games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.
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Riley Meredith – HYK | BOWL – 8.5
Dipendra Singh Airee – ISL | ALL – 8
FAQs for HYK vs ISL Dream11 Prediction (PSL 2026 Match 36):
Who is the captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 2026?
Marnus Labuschagne is leading Hyderabad Kingsmen this season.
Who is the captain of Islamabad United?
Shadab Khan is captaining Islamabad United.
What is the pitch condition at National Stadium Karachi?
The pitch is generally batting-friendly with some assistance for spinners later in the game. The average first innings score is around 163, and chasing teams often have an advantage.
How did both teams perform in their last match?
Hyderabad Kingsmen secured a 4-wicket win over Multan Sultans, while Islamabad United lost by 6 wickets to Rawalpindi Pindi.
Who are the best captain and vice-captain picks for HYK vs ISL Dream11 team?
Devon Conway and Marnus Labuschagne are top captain choices, while Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, and Saim Ayub are strong vice-captain options.
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