This Friday night blockbuster features two teams locked in a fierce battle for playoff positioning.

The debutant Kingsmen, led by Marnus Labuschagne, are currently the league's most improved side. After a dismal 0-4 start, they have surged back with four consecutive wins-including a historic successful chase of 213 against Multan Sultans to sit fourth on the table. Usman Khan, coming off a spectacular 101-ball century, remains their primary threat.

Islamabad United, captained by Shadab Khan, currently occupy third place but are looking to recover from a surprising loss to the Rawalpindiz. While their batting collapsed for 137 in their last outing, stars like Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas (the team's top scorer) will be eager to exploit Karachi's batting-friendly conditions. With the head-to-head record at 1-0 in favor of Hyderabad, tonight's clash is a vital opportunity for Islamabad to reclaim momentum.

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United PSL 2026: Where to Watch Live Streaming

The match between Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United will not be telecast in India.

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United PSL 2026: Squad

Islamabad United: Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Shadab Khan(c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hasnain, Richard Gleeson, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sameen Gul, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Salman Mirza, Mehran Mumtaz, Shamar Joseph, Mohsin Riaz, Hamza Sajjad, Nisar Ahmad

Hyderabad Kingsmen: Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne(c), Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Usman Khan(w), Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Hammad Azam, Syed Saad Ali, Sharjeel Khan, Riley Meredith, Shayan Jahangir, Maheesh Theekshana, Rizwan Mehmood, Tayyab Arif, Ahmed Hussain, Asif Mehmood

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United PSL 2026: Head to Head

In their previous PSL 2026 meeting, Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated Islamabad United by six wickets, giving them a 1-0 head-to-head advantage.