Hyderabad Kingsmen staged a remarkable comeback to eliminate Multan Sultans in the PSL 11 playoffs on April 29, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium. The Kingsmen, who started the tournament with four consecutive defeats, won the toss and elected to field first.
Multan Sultans scored 159 runs in their innings. Steve Smith was dismissed for just 13 runs in the third over of the Powerplay. Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down the target of 160 runs with 28 deliveries remaining and eight wickets to spare.
Marnus Labuschagne, captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen, expressed his pride in the team’s performance. He said, “It’s really hard to put into words what it means for the franchise; it is really special.” The victory marked a significant turnaround for a team that struggled early in the tournament.
Hyderabad’s chase was characterized by solid partnerships and aggressive batting. The team capitalized on Multan’s early wickets and maintained control throughout their innings. This win sets up a clash against Islamabad United on Friday.
Key statistics from the match:
- Multan Sultans total runs: 159
- Runs scored by Steve Smith: 13
- Target runs chased by Hyderabad Kingsmen: 160
- Deliveries remaining when Hyderabad won: 28
- Wickets remaining for Hyderabad at victory: 8
Ashton Turner, vice-captain of Multan Sultans, reflected on the match, stating, “We lost a little bit of momentum over the last couple of games and we’ve unfortunately ended our campaign with some of our worst cricket.” Despite this setback, Smith finished as Multan’s equal-leading run-scorer with a total of 380 runs at an average of 34.54 in the tournament.
This match not only highlights Hyderabad’s resilience but also underscores the competitive nature of PSL 11. The upcoming match against Islamabad United will be crucial for their aspirations in this tournament.
