
Hyderabad Kingsmen secured a thrilling two-run victory over Islamabad United, thanks to Hunain Shah's remarkable last over, conceding only three runs. This win propels Hyderabad into the Pakistan Super League final.
Hunain Shah bowled a sensational last over, conceding only three runs and helping Hyderabad secure a two-run victory.
Hyderabad Kingsmen scored 186-5, while Islamabad United finished at 184-7.
Usman Khan scored 61 not out, and Kusal Perera contributed 37 runs, while Hunain Shah's bowling in the final over was crucial.
This victory secures Hyderabad Kingsmen a place in the final of the Pakistan Super League.


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Hyderabad Kingsmen Hunain Shah celebrates after his team win the Pakistan Super League second eliminator cricket match against Islamabad United, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
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Hyderabad Kingsmen Hunain Shah celebrates after his team win the Pakistan Super League second eliminator cricket match against Islamabad United, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
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Hyderabad Kingsmen Hunain Shah, top center, celebrates with teammates after their team won the Pakistan Super League second eliminator cricket match against Islamabad United, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
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Fan cheer during the Pakistan Super League second eliminator cricket match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
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Hyderabad Kingsmen Hunain Shah, left, celebrates after taken the wicket of Islamabad United Faheem Ashraf, right, during the Pakistan Super League second eliminator cricket match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
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Hyderabad Kingsmen Kusal Perera plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League second eliminator cricket match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Fast bowler Hunain Shah’s sensational last over against three-time champion Islamabad United earned Hyderabad Kingsmen a thrilling two-run win and a place in the Pakistan Super League final on Friday. Islamabad needed a run a ball in the final over of the playoff, but Shah kept his nerve by executing yorkers and conceded only three runs to strand Islamabad at 184-7. Usman Khan’s 61 not out, his third successive half-century, lifted Hyderabad to 186-5 with support from Kusal Perera's quickfire 37 off 21 balls. Islamabad’s Chris Green (21) and Faheem Ashraf (19) brought down the target to six when the pair smashed pace bowler Mohammad Ali for 22 runs in the penultimate over. But Shah conceded just one run from his first three deliveries. Ashraf then holed out to mid-off and Shan bowled two more yorkers to Imad Wasim and Green to deny Islamabad a victory. “I don’t have words to describe what we’ve done today,” Hyderabad captain Marnus Labuschagne said. “It looked like we were going to win relatively comfortably and then all of a sudden it looked like it’s over (but) Hunain Shah stepped in and goes for, what, three in the last over to win the game … I’ve got goosebumps just talking about it.” Hyderabad lost four games in a row at the beginning of its debut season, but in a remarkable turnaround the new franchise won seven of its last eight games, including two must-win playoffs against Multan Sultans and Islamabad. Hyderabad will take on the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in the final on Sunday. \\\_ AP cricket: