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April 27, 2026
KARACHI – Hyderabad Kings Men delivered a devastating performance at the National Bank Stadium, crushing Rawalpindi by a massive margin of 108 runs to secure their place in the HBL PSL 11 playoffs. The victory came with an added sting for defending champions Lahore Qalandars, who were mathematically eliminated from the tournament as a direct result of Hyderabad’s win.
Hyderabad Posts Monumental 244/6
After being asked to bat first by Rawalpindi’s captain, Hyderabad Kings Men unleashed a batting onslaught, amassing a massive total of 244 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
| Hyderabad Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 70 | 37 |
| Usman Khan | 54 | – |
| Kushal Perera | 50 | – |
Maxwell’s blistering knock of 70 off just 37 balls set the tone early, while Usman Khan and Kushal Perera contributed aggressive half-centuries to push the total past the 240-run mark.
Rawalpindi’s Chase Falls Flat
Chasing a daunting target of 245 runs, Rawalpindi’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing only 136 runs in 17.1 overs. The partnership between Hyderabad’s bowlers proved too lethal for the Rawalpini lineup.
| Rawalpindi Batter | Runs | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | 66* | Not Out |
| Others | – | Collapsed |
Despite a valiant unbeaten 66 from Usman Khawaja, he found no support from the other end as wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.
Bowling Heroes
Hyderabad’s bowling attack executed their plans to perfection:
- Hunain Shah: 4 wickets
- Akif Javed: 3 wickets
Their disciplined bowling dismantled Rawalpindi’s batting order, ensuring Hyderabad’s qualification in emphatic fashion.
The Lahore Qalandars Connection
Hyderabad needed to restrict Rawalpindi to 158 runs or less to qualify for the playoffs. By bowling Rawalpindi out for just 136, Hyderabad not only secured their own playoff spot but also knocked the defending champions Lahore Qalandars out of the tournament.
The result confirms that Lahore Qalandars will not have the opportunity to defend their PSL 11 title.
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Playoff Picture
With this victory, Hyderabad Kings Men have officially joined the playoff line-up. The result also finalized the elimination of Lahore Qalandars from the tournament.
The PSL 11 playoffs are now set to feature the top four teams, with Hyderabad carrying significant momentum after this record-breaking victory.
