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Islamabad United Qualify for PSL Playoffs After Big Win

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Islamabad United qualify for the PSL playoffs after a dominant win in the Pakistan Super League 11. The team defeated Hyderabad Kings Men by 8 wickets in a one-sided match. The game was played in Karachi.

Islamabad United won the toss and chose to field first. Their bowlers put immediate pressure on the Hyderabad Kings Men. As a result, the entire team collapsed for just 80 runs.

Hyderabad’s batting struggled badly against the bowling attack. Usman Khan scored 25 runs and was the top scorer. Meanwhile, Richard Gleeson, Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim took 3 wickets each.

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In response, Islamabad United chased the target comfortably. They reached 81 runs in just the 7th over. Mohsin Riaz scored 42 runs, while Sameer Minhas remained unbeaten on 27 runs.

With this victory, Islamabad United qualify for the PSL playoffs after securing a strong 8-wicket win. Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans had already qualified, completing the playoff lineup.

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