Hyderabad delivered one of the most dominant performances of the tournament, crushing Rawalpindiz by 108 runs to seal a dramatic playoff qualification. Coming into the match, the equation was extremely tough either chase within 10 overs or win by 84+ runs while defending. Hyderabad didn’t just meet the requirement they obliterated it.
First Innings Hyderabad Post a Mammoth 244
Hyderabad, batting first, came out with aggressive intent from ball one. Their approach was clear go big or go home and they went massive.
- Maaz Sadaqat set the tone early with a fiery 28 off 11 balls, providing a rapid start in the powerplay.
- Usman Khan continued the charge with a commanding 54 off 26, keeping the momentum intact.
- Kusal Perera played a composed yet impactful knock of 50 off 30, balancing aggression with control.
- The real destruction came from Glenn Maxwell, who smashed a blistering 70 off 37 balls, dismantling the Rawalpindiz bowling attack.
Hyderabad ended their innings at a staggering 244/6 in 20 overs, putting immense pressure on Rawalpindiz and keeping their qualification hopes alive.
Second Innings Bowling Unit Seals the Deal
Defending such a huge total, Hyderabad’s bowlers stepped up brilliantly and never allowed Rawalpindiz to settle.
- Hunain Shah was the star with the ball, delivering a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for just 22 runs.
- Akif Javed provided strong support, picking up 3 wickets for 38 runs, ensuring wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
Rawalpindiz’s batting lineup completely collapsed under pressure and was bowled out for just 136 runs, handing Hyderabad a massive 108-run victory well above the required margin.
Match Summary
- Hyderabad: 244/6 (20 overs)
- Rawalpindiz: 136/10 (17.1 overs)
- Result: Hyderabad won by 108 runs
- POTM: Hunain Shah — 4/22 (Delivered Match winning spell under qualification pressure)
- Qualification: Hyderabad advances to playoffs (NRR boost over Lahore)
Next Match Eliminator Clash
Hyderabad will now face Multan Sultans in the Eliminator on Wednesday, April 29. Its a do-or-die encounter a win will keep Hyderabad’s title hopes alive, while a loss will end their journey in the tournament.