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Labuschagne guides Kingsmen to back-to-back wins
TL;DR
Marnus Labuschagne scored 61 not out, leading the Hyderabad Kingsmen to a six-wicket victory over Islamabad United. This win marks the Kingsmen's second consecutive victory after a rough start with four losses.
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Marnus Labuschagne struck 61 not out as Hyderabad Kingsmen comfortably beat Islamabad United by six wickets.
Kingsmen were struggling with four defeats from their first four games but have now registered back-to-back wins.
Australia's Labuschagne anchored the innings with his 53-ball knock, adding partnerships of 50 with fellow opener Maaz Sadaqat and 60 with Saim Ayub.
He completed the chase with compatriot Glenn Maxwell, who made an unbeaten 21 from nine balls as Kingsmen reached their target of 153 with 11 balls to spare.
Islamabad posted 152-9 in a stuttering innings which saw contributions of 45 and 42 from New Zealand batters Devon Conway and Mark Chapman, but lost four wickets in a chaotic final over bowled by Asif Mehmood as the innings fell away.
Mehmood finished with 4-18 while Mohammad Ali took 2-26.
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Q&A
How did Marnus Labuschagne perform in the match against Islamabad United?
Marnus Labuschagne scored 61 not out off 53 balls, helping the Hyderabad Kingsmen secure a six-wicket victory.
What is the current performance trend of the Hyderabad Kingsmen in their recent matches?
After starting the season with four consecutive losses, the Hyderabad Kingsmen have now achieved back-to-back wins.
