In Eliminator 2 of Pakistan Super League (PSL) XI, Hyderabad Kingsmen set a target of 187 runs to win against Islamabad United.
Islamabad United won and decided to play against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Batting first, Hyderabad Kingsmen scored 186 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the split overs.
Usman Khan scored 61 runs, including 10 runs, hero Marnos Labushin scored 39 runs, Saeem Ayub scored 38 runs and Kaushal Perera scored 37 runs.
On the occasion of the toss, captain Shadab Khan said that in today’s match, the team that manages the pressure better will be successful.
He said that despite the defeat in the competition, the team is not disappointed and emphasizes on better performance in the power play, but no changes have been made in the team.
On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen captain Marinus Labushin said that he too would have preferred to bowl first, but the team is ready for any situation. According to him, the wicket looks good for batting and the team is fielding with energy.
It is worth mentioning that Islamabad United fared well in the group stage, but a heavy 70-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi in the qualifiers put them in a do-or-die situation.
The Hyderabad team is in good form. They kept their campaign alive by defeating Lahore Qalandars in the knockout stage and are now determined to reach the final.
