Shadab Khan, captain of Islamabad United, acknowledged the competitive spirit of the Pakistan Super League after his team lost to Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 2 on May 1, 2026. The match took place at Gaddafi Stadium.
Match details:
- Hyderabad Kingsmen scored 186 runs for 5 wickets.
- Islamabad United scored 184 runs for 7 wickets.
- Usman Khan scored an unbeaten 61 runs off 30 balls.
- Islamabad United lost by just 2 runs.
Shadab expressed disappointment over his team’s elimination. He noted that their death bowling was a concern, conceding an extra 10 to 15 runs. He mentioned that they lost wickets at crucial times during the match.
Player highlights:
Sameer Minhas scored a total of 349 runs in the tournament over 11 innings. and Shadab praised Sameer Minhas as an exceptional talent.
The loss means Islamabad United will not advance to the final. Shadab’s acknowledgment of Hyderabad Kingsmen’s performance reflects sportsmanship in a tightly contested match.
