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National Stadium
Karachi, Pakistan
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Marnus Labuschagne
114 runs
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Mohammad Ali
5 wkts
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Colin Munro
372 runs
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Shadab Khan
25 wkts
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Hyderabad Kingsmen
Last XI vs Islamabad United · 12 Apr 2026
Islamabad United
Last XI vs Hyderabad Kingsmen · 12 Apr 2026
Projected Win Probability
Hyderabad Kingsmen
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 16.8 | 12 | 135.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 21 | 9.4 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 97.0 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 21.8 | 17 | 127.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 17 | 12.8 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 83.7 |
| Hassan Khan | 15.4 | 11 | 143.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 28 | 10.3 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 89.5 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 17.0 | 12 | 143.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 16 | 10.2 | 0.8 | - | - | 75.1 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | 23.4 | 16 | 151.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 13 | 10.1 | 0.4 | - | - | 70.5 |
| Irfan Khan | 17.5 | 13 | 135.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 71.4 |
| Shayan Jahangir | 24.5 | 19 | 131.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.3 | 56.2 |
| Kusal Perera | 24.1 | 17 | 142.4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 50.2 |
| Usman Khan | 20.1 | 15 | 138.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 48.2 |
| Sharjeel Khan | 18.0 | 14 | 130.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 39.1 |
| Saad Ali | 14.2 | 12 | 114.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | 0.5 | 30.5 |
Islamabad United
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | 21.0 | 14 | 152.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 28 | 9.5 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 130.2 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 18.5 | 16 | 117.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 16 | 7.4 | 0.5 | - | 0.3 | 96.8 |
| Sameer Minhas | 38.5 | 24 | 158.5 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.8 | - | - | 112.8 |
| Mehran Mumtaz | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 28 | 7.3 | 0.6 | - | - | 97.6 |
| Mohammad Faiq | 23.9 | 17 | 138.1 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 1.0 | - | - | 84.2 |
| Mark Chapman | 19.7 | 13 | 151.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.7 | - | - | 77.1 |
| Devon Conway | 24.7 | 19 | 130.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 52.8 |
| Andries Gous | 22.8 | 16 | 142.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 51.0 |
| Haider Ali | 17.7 | 14 | 127.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 36.7 |
| Max Bryant | 18.6 | 12 | 156.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 42.6 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 9.7 | 6 | 151.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 21 | 8.5 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 34.6 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | 73.7 | 130.2 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Islamabad United | 56.4 | 96.8 |
| Sameer Minhas | Islamabad United | 56.4 | 112.8 |
| Saim Ayub | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 55.0 | 97.0 |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Islamabad United | 54.8 | 97.6 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 52.4 | 83.7 |
| Hassan Khan | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 52.0 | 89.5 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 44.0 | 75.1 |
| Mohammad Faiq | Islamabad United | 43.9 | 84.2 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 36.5 | 70.5 |
| Mark Chapman | Islamabad United | 36.4 | 77.1 |
| Irfan Khan | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 33.1 | 71.4 |
| Shayan Jahangir | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 31.0 | 56.2 |
| Devon Conway | Islamabad United | 29.6 | 52.8 |
| Kusal Perera | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 28.0 | 50.2 |
| Andries Gous | Islamabad United | 27.1 | 51.0 |
| Usman Khan | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 26.9 | 48.2 |
| Haider Ali | Islamabad United | 22.4 | 36.7 |
| Max Bryant | Islamabad United | 22.0 | 42.6 |
| Sharjeel Khan | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 19.3 | 39.1 |
| Saad Ali | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 14.2 | 30.5 |
| Faheem Ashraf | Islamabad United | 13.3 | 34.6 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United Prediction – PSL 2026 Match Preview | Statz Cricket
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Apr 11, 2026
Islamabad United have made the National Stadium their fortress. Twelve wins from 14 visits. Sunday’s opponents, the Hyderabad Kingsmen, have never won there. Winless across four PSL games this season and facing an IU side in sharp form, this is as uncomfortable a draw as the new franchise could have got.
Match Context
PSL 2026 | 22nd Match | April 12, 2026 | 7:30pm PKT | National Stadium, Karachi
The Kingsmen are PSL’s newest side – and they are finding out quickly how hard franchise cricket is at the top level. Four losses from four, still searching for that first win. Islamabad United, by contrast, look like one of the tournament’s form teams: three wins from five, sitting third in the standings with 7 points.
This is game number five for Hyderabad. A fifth straight defeat would make an early exit from the top four almost certain.
Venue – National Stadium, Karachi
Karachi bats. The National Stadium is among the most batting-friendly venues in the competition. Statz Cricket ground data from 40 matches shows an average match total of 333 runs and a first-innings average of 176. Teams batting first have won 51% of the time – the toss is relevant, but the deck is stacked towards runs rather than a bowler’s game.
The seam vs spin split is almost perfectly even: 46.8% of wickets to seam, 47.5% to spin. In a city where spinners typically dominate, that seam number is significant. Twelve sixes per match on average – this is a ground where boundary-hitting matters.
IU’s ground record here is exceptional. Twelve wins from 14 matches at this venue. That institutional advantage should not be underestimated – they know the surface and have won the big moments here repeatedly.
Form and H2H
Hyderabad Kingsmen: P4 W0 L4 | 0 points | 7th in PSL 2026
The Kingsmen are rock bottom and winless. Still adjusting to PSL life, Marnus Labuschagne’s side have averaged 158.5 runs per match this season – below the National Stadium’s typical first-innings mark. Their bowling has struggled to take wickets at the right moments.
Islamabad United: P5 W3 L1 NR1 | 7 points | 3rd in PSL 2026
United have been the competition’s quiet achievers. Three wins from four results, one no-result. Sameer Minhas has been the standout – leading all PSL run-scorers with 186 runs this season.
H2H: No previous meetings between these franchises. Hyderabad Kingsmen are making their PSL debut in 2026 – Sunday is the first chapter in what should become a developing rivalry. History starts here.
Statz Cricket Projections
Islamabad United are projected winners. The model confidence sits at 30% – low, reflecting limited data on Hyderabad as a new side – but the direction is clear: IU are the stronger team at this venue against this opponent.
Top projected performer: Shadab Khan (IU) – 131.7 projected Dream11 points. The IU captain is the standout pick across both teams, combining a projected 2.4 wickets with a strike rate of 152.5 at the crease. Back him as your Dream11 captain.
Sameer Minhas is the second-highest projected scorer at 115.7 D11 points, confirming his status as IU’s most dangerous batting weapon heading into Sunday.
View full projections on Statz Cricket
Predicted Lineups
Hyderabad Kingsmen (from last XI – Apr 8 vs Peshawar Zalmi):
- Saim Ayub
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Marnus Labuschagne (c)
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Kusal Perera
- Irfan Niazi
- Sharjeel Khan
- Hassan Khan (vc)
- Glenn Maxwell – likely in following Maheesh Theekshana’s departure from squad
- Hunain Shah
- Mohammad Ali
Check the fixture page for confirmed changes after the toss.
Islamabad United (from last XI – Apr 9 vs Lahore Qalandars):
- Devon Conway (wk)
- Sameer Minhas
- Mohammad Faiq
- Mark Chapman
- Shadab Khan (c)
- Haider Ali
- Imad Wasim
- Faheem Ashraf
- Chris Green
- Richard Gleeson
- Salman Irshad
Check the fixture page for confirmed changes after the toss.
Key Players
Shadab Khan (IU)
The IU captain is the most dangerous cricketer on the park at this venue. Joint PSL wickets leader with 7 this season. With the bat he averages 18.7 per game at a strike rate of 149.1. Statz projects him as the top performer in this fixture with 131.7 Dream11 points. The toss could shape how he bowls, but either way Shadab controls the game’s tempo.
Sameer Minhas (IU)
The PSL 2026 run-leader with 186 runs from four innings at an average of 46.5 and a strike rate of 140.8. Scored 25 or more in 75% of his innings this season – the most consistent top-order bat in the tournament. His highest of 83 shows the ceiling is high. If Minhas gets going at National Stadium, IU’s first-innings total will be substantial.
Marnus Labuschagne (HK)
The Kingsmen captain carries the burden of being their most complete batter. Averaging 21.9 in T20 cricket across his last 30 games – technically solid, the anchor the team’s younger players can build around. He has scored 25 or more in 40% of his last 30 T20 innings. Not a match-winner alone, but HK’s key foundation. If Labuschagne fires, they have a platform.
Saim Ayub (HK)
HK’s most likely impact player with the bat. A strike rate of 114.9 from 30 games, with a highest of 71. Has hit at least one boundary in 73% of recent T20 innings. Statz projects him for 100.5 D11 points – the top-performing Kingsmen batter in this fixture. If HK are going to score at the pace required at National Stadium, Ayub needs to deliver from ball one.
Verdict
Islamabad United to win. The form gap is real, the venue record is stark, and IU’s batting depth – built around Minhas and Conway at the top with Shadab providing the match-winner – is too much for a Hyderabad side still finding its feet in the PSL.
HK can compete if Labuschagne and Ayub build a solid foundation early, and Maxwell’s arrival adds genuine power hitting in the middle. But IU’s 12-2 record at National Stadium is not an accident. Back United to continue their dominance at this venue.
Bet Builder Angles
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1. Shadab Khan to take 1+ wickets
Joint PSL wickets leader with 7 this season. Karachi’s conditions (47.5% of wickets to spin) suit him perfectly. Strong angle at this venue.
2. Sameer Minhas to score 25+ runs
Has passed 25 in three of four PSL innings this season (75%). The tournament’s top run-scorer at a strike rate of 140.8 – at a ground averaging 176 in the first innings, the conditions match his game. Best value batter prop available.
3. Saim Ayub to score 1+ boundary
Has hit at least one boundary in 73% of T20 innings from his last 30 games. Even in a losing cause for HK, Ayub will attack at the top. Near-certainty prop – ideal for accumulators.
4. Match total over 330 runs
National Stadium averages 333 runs per T20 match from 40 games. IU’s batting lineup is strong enough to post a big total. HK average 158.5 runs per innings this season. Both teams should score in the 160-175 range. Over 330 is the natural lean at this ground.
All projections and stats sourced from Statz Cricket. Check the fixture page before placing any bets – lineups subject to change after the toss.
Who leads the Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United head-to-head record?
Hyderabad Kingsmen lead 1–0 from 1 matches.
What is Hyderabad Kingsmen's current form in 2026?
Hyderabad Kingsmen have won 2 and lost 4 from 6 matches in 2026, averaging 163.3 runs per match.
What is Islamabad United's current form in 2026?
Islamabad United have won 3 and lost 2 from 6 matches in 2026, averaging 129 runs per match.
Where is Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United being played?
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United is being played at National Stadium on 12 Apr 2026 at 19:30 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United H2H are Marnus Labuschagne (61 runs), Devon Conway (45 runs), Mark Chapman (42 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United H2H are Asif Mehmood (4 wkts), Mohammad Ali (2 wkts), Faheem Ashraf (2 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Sameer Minhas (208 runs), Marnus Labuschagne (171 runs), Devon Conway (154 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Shadab Khan (7 wkts), Mohammad Ali (6 wkts), Riley Meredith (5 wkts).
Where are Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United in the standings?
Hyderabad Kingsmen are 6th with 4 points and Islamabad United are 3rd with 7 points.
What is the pitch like at National Stadium?
At National Stadium, 54.5% of wickets fall to seam and 39.9% to spin. The average match total is 335.6 runs with a first-innings average of 178.0. There are an average of 12.3 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 50.0% of matches.
What is Hyderabad Kingsmen's record at National Stadium?
Hyderabad Kingsmen have won 2 and lost 1 from 3 matches at National Stadium.
What is Islamabad United's record at National Stadium?
Islamabad United have won 12 and lost 3 from 15 matches at National Stadium.