ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction, Eliminator 2, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction, Eliminator 2, PSL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Preview

In Eliminator 2 of PSL 2026, Islamabad United (ISL) will face Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, May 1.

Islamabad United are coming into this match after a disappointing 70-run defeat against Peshawar Zalmi in Qualifier 1. Chasing 222, ISL were bowled out for 151, with Sameer Minhas (44) and Mohsin Riaz (24) being the only notable contributors. With the ball, Shadab Khan impressed with three wickets, while Richard Gleeson picked up two.

Hyderabad Kingsmen, on the other hand, delivered a strong performance in Eliminator 1, defeating Multan Sultans by 8 wickets. Chasing 159, HYK completed the target in just 15.2 overs, thanks to brilliant knocks from Usman Khan (64) and Maaz Sadaqat (64). Their bowling unit also performed well, with Akif Javed leading the attack.

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Match Information

• Match: Islamabad United vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Eliminator 2
• Tournament: Pakistan Super League 2026
• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Probable Playing XI

Islamabad United

Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Devon Conway, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Chris Green

Bench: AGS Gous, Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Sameen Gul, Salman Irshad, Mohammad Faiq, H Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad

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Hyderabad Kingsmen

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

Bench: Hammad Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Syed Saad, Riley Meredith, Rizwan Mehmood, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Asif Mehmood, Ahmed Hussain, Maheesh Theekshana

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Injury News

No major injury updates so far.

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Weather Report

Clear conditions are expected.

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Win Prediction

Hyderabad Kingsmen

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is generally batting-friendly and supports high-scoring matches. Batters can play their shots freely, while pacers may get bounce and carry. The average first-innings score is around 173, making it a competitive surface.

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Captain Picks

Usman Khan (HYK)
Usman Khan has scored 311 runs in the last 10 matches, including a match-winning 64 in the previous game.

Sameer Minhas (ISL)
Minhas has been consistent with 343 runs in the last 10 matches and played a fighting knock of 44 in the last game.

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Top Picks

Devon Conway (ISL)
Conway has scored 258 runs in the last 10 matches and remains a reliable batter.

Marnus Labuschagne (HYK)
Labuschagne has contributed 259 runs in recent matches and adds stability to the lineup.

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Budget Picks

Shadab Khan (ISL)
Shadab has taken 17 wickets in the last 9 matches and is a key all-round option.

Hunain Shah (HYK)
Hunain has picked up 14 wickets in the last 8 matches and is in excellent bowling form.

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Players to Avoid

Shayan Jahangir (HYK)
Ahmed Hussain (HYK)

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Dream11 Team

Head-to-Head Team

Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Usman Khan, Kusal Perera, Marnus Labuschagne, Saim Ayub, Sameer Minhas
All-rounders: Maaz Sadaqat, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Hunain Shah

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Mega League Team

Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Usman Khan, Marnus Labuschagne, Saim Ayub
All-rounders: Maaz Sadaqat, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Mohammad Ali, Hunain Shah, Richard Gleeson

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FAQs

Who will win ISL vs HYK Eliminator 2?
Hyderabad Kingsmen are favorites based on recent form.

Best captain pick for Dream11?
Usman Khan and Shadab Khan are strong captaincy options.

What is the pitch report for Lahore?
Batting-friendly pitch with an average score around 173, offering bounce for pacers.

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