Islamabad United stormed into the PSL 11 playoffs with a crushing victory. The three-time champions produced one of the most one-sided results in league history. Islamabad United crush Hyderabad Kingsmen by eight wickets with a ridiculous 80 balls to spare. Hyderabad batted first and collapsed for just 80 runs in 15.5 overs. That represents the lowest total of PSL 11 and the lowest-ever score at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.
Usman Khan remained unbeaten on 25 off 35 balls, fresh from his century in the previous match. Only Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, and Asif Mehmood reached double figures with 12 runs each. Islamabad United crush Hyderabad Kingsmen through ruthless bowling. Richard Gleeson, Imad Wasim, and Shadab Khan claimed three wickets each. Salman Mirza chipped in with one scalp. The total became the fifth-lowest score in PSL history.
Lowest Totals in PSL History
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 59 all out | Peshawar Zalmi | 2017 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 73 all out | Multan Sultans | 2021 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 76 all out | Multan Sultans | 2023 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 78 all out | Peshawar Zalmi | 2019 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 80 all out | Islamabad United | 2026 |
The chase took almost no effort. Islamabad lost Devon Conway for a duck on the second ball of the innings. That provided Hyderabad’s only brief moment of joy. Sameer Minhas and Mohsin Riaz then made light work of the target. Riaz smashed 42 off 18 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Minhas stayed unbeaten on 27 off 20 deliveries. Captain Shadab Khan struck the winning boundary on the first ball he faced. Islamabad United crush Hyderabad Kingsmen with a record-breaking margin.
The victory with 80 balls remaining now stands as the biggest in PSL history by balls left. The previous record was 79. Islamabad joins Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans in the playoffs.
Biggest PSL Victories by Balls Remaining
| Team | Balls Remaining | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 80 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 2026 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 79 | Multan Sultans | 2025 |
| Islamabad United | 60 | Quetta Gladiators | 2021 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 59 | Lahore Qalandars | 2019 |
| Islamabad United | 58 | Lahore Qalandars | 2026 |












