The second Eliminator clash between Islamabad United and Hyderabad Kingsmen is scheduled for the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 1st May at 7:30 PM IST in PSL 2026.
Get the best ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd Eliminator match of the PSL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Shadab Khan – Leading from the front for Islamabad United, he has delivered a strong all-round season with 150 runs and 17 wickets across 11 matches. |
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Devon Conway – Operating as wicketkeeper for Islamabad United, he has accumulated 285 runs in 11 appearances, providing consistency at the top. |
Top Picks:
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Saim Ayub – Featuring for Hyderabad Kingsmen, he has contributed 72 runs and picked up 1 wicket in 10 games, adding flexibility to the lineup. |
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Usman Khan – Representing Hyderabad Kingsmen, he has dominated the batting charts with 320 runs in 11 matches, showcasing pure top-order class. |
Budget Picks:
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Chris Green – Playing the all-round role for Islamabad United, he has delivered 45 runs and 7 wickets from 5 matches, making key contributions in both departments. |
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Hunain Shah – As a strike bowler for Hyderabad Kingsmen, he has impressed with 14 wickets in 10 matches, alongside a handy 32 runs lower down. |
ISL vs HYK PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Shadab Khan & Devon Conway |
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Vice-Captain |
Usman Khan & Saim Ayub |
ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Devon Conway, Usman Khan (vc)
- Batsmen – Marnus Labuschagne, Sameer Minhas
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan ©, Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat
- Bowlers – Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Ali
ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Devon Conway ©, Usman Khan
- Batsmen – Marnus Labuschagne, Sameer Minhas
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Chris Green, Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub (vc), Maaz Sadaqat
- Bowlers – Richard Gleeson, Hunain Shah
ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Today Match Eliminator 2 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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S Jahangir |
NA |
NA |
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M Mumtaz |
NA |
NA |
ISL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Today Match Eliminator 2 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Shadab Khan |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Devon Conway |
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Punt Picks |
Husnain Shah and Chris Green |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-2-5-2 |
ISL vs HYK Match Preview:
Islamabad United will face Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League 2026 on May 1 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, setting up a decisive clash for a place in the final. Islamabad United enters this match after a heavy 70-run loss against Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier, where Sameer Minhas scored a brisk 44 off 23 balls and Devon Conway added 20. Despite the defeat, their bowling unit showed resilience, with Shadab Khan claiming 3 for 42 and Richard Gleeson supporting with two wickets.
In contrast, Hyderabad Kingsmen arrive with strong momentum after securing an emphatic eight-wicket win over Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1. Usman Khan led the chase with an aggressive 64 off 35 balls, while Maaz Sadaqat remained unbeaten on 64 off 33 deliveries. Additionally, their bowlers delivered a disciplined performance by restricting Multan to 159 for 9, as Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, and Hunain Shah each picked up two wickets. Kusal Perera adds balance behind the stumps, while Glenn Maxwell and Marnus Labuschagne strengthen the batting unit.
Therefore, this contest will carry high intensity as both teams compete for a place in the final against Peshawar Zalmi. Islamabad United will look to improve their top-order performance and counter the Kingsmen’s balanced attack, while Hyderabad Kingsmen will aim to continue their winning run and capitalize on any weaknesses in the opposition lineup.
ISL vs HYK Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Islamabad United |
1 |
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Hyderabad Kingsmen |
1 |
ISL vs HYK Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
33°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Partly Cloudy |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
180 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
55% |
ISL vs HYK Playing 11s (Predicted):
Islamabad United Playing 11:
1) Devon Conway (wk)
2) Sameer Minhas
3) Mohsin Riaz
4) Shadab Khan ©
5) Mark Chapman
6) Haider Ali
8) Chris Green
9) Imad Wasim
10) Richard Gleeson
11) Salman Mirza
Hyderabad Kingsmen Playing 11:
1) Maaz Sadaqat
2) Saim Ayub
3) Marnus Labuschagne ©
4) Usman Khan (wk)
5) Kusal Perera
7) Hassan Khan
8) Irfan Khan
9) Hunain Shah
10) Mohammad Ali
11) Akif Javed
ISL vs HYK Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Islamabad United is expected to win this match.