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Hunain, Ali Shine as Rawalpindiz Remain Winless in PSL 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen edged past Rawalpindiz in a low-scoring contest to win their third consecutive match in PSL 2026. An incredible bowling performance, which limited Rawalpindiz to a mere 121, followed by handy batting contributions from Marnus Labuschagne, Irfan Khan, and Kusal Perera helped Kingsmen win the match by five wickets and 21 balls to spare.
Kingsmen have now jumped two places in the eight-team points table and now sit at number four. Rawalpindiz, meanwhile, remained glued to the bottom of the eight-team points table with six defeats in as many games and a negative net run rate of 1.821.
The match saw a thrilling display of bowling from Hunain and Mohammad Ali, who shared four wickets each to restrict Rawalpindiz. Their impressive performance was complemented by the useful contributions from Irfan, Perera, and Labuschagne, who scored 34 not out, 32 not out, and 32, respectively.
The win has lifted the spirits of Kingsmen, who will return to their hotel feeling a sense of accomplishment. Their chances of play-off qualification now look brighter, especially with two of their youngsters, Irfan and Hunain, emerging as key players. Their exploits in the match have added to the team’s momentum and have increased their chances of achieving their goal.
The match will be remembered for the brilliant bowling display from Hunain and Mohammad Ali. Their ability to adapt to the conditions and bowl effectively has been a significant factor in Kingsmen’s success so far in the competition. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these talented youngsters continue to perform and contribute to the team’s success.
