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Sultans vs Kingsmen: PSL Knockout Clash Decides Fate
29 Apr
Summary
- Winner advances to Eliminator 2, loser is eliminated from PSL 2026.
- Multan Sultans finished third with 12 points but lost last two matches.
- Hyderabad Kingsmen are the 'momentum team' winning four of last five.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 enters its decisive knockout stage with Eliminator 1 between the Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen. This critical match is set for Wednesday, April 29, at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The victor will advance to Eliminator 2, while the defeated team will be eliminated from the championship.
The Multan Sultans, two-time champions, secured third place in the league stage with 12 points. Despite a strong start to the season, they suffered losses in their final two group matches. Key players Sahibzada Farhan, the tournament's leading run-scorer, and Steven Smith will be pivotal for their batting.
Conversely, the Hyderabad Kingsmen are described as the tournament's 'momentum team'. In their inaugural PSL season, they clinched fourth place after winning four of their last five matches. The mid-season signing of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has significantly boosted their batting power, enabling recent victories.
