Shadab Khan

By Ananya Rao / 02.05.2026

Shadab Khan, captain of Islamabad United, acknowledged the deserving finalists after his team lost to Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 11 Eliminator 2 on May 1, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium. The match ended with Islamabad United falling short by just 2 runs.

Match details:

• Hyderabad Kingsmen scored 186 runs for 5 wickets.
• Usman Khan led the innings with an unbeaten 61 runs off 30 balls.
• Islamabad United managed to score only 184 runs for 7 wickets.

Shadab expressed disappointment over his team’s elimination. He highlighted that their death bowling was a significant concern during the match. “Death bowling was a concern, and I think we conceded 10 to 15 extra runs,” he stated. He also noted that they lost wickets at crucial times, which impacted their performance.

Player highlights:

Sameer Minhas scored a total of 349 runs in the tournament across 11 innings. and Shadab praised Sameer Minhas as an exceptional talent, emphasizing his remarkable performance.

Despite the loss, Shadab Khan recognized Hyderabad Kingsmen’s skill. “Yes, sad we didn’t make it to the final, but the team which played better deserves to be in the final,” he remarked. His comments underline the competitive spirit that defines the PSL.