In a heart-stopping finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, Hunain Shah—the younger brother of Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah—delivered a final over for the ages to propel the Hyderabad Kingsmen into the Pakistan Super League final.
With Islamabad United needing just six runs from the last over to snatch victory in a dramatic Eliminator at Lahore, the 19-year-old Shah showed nerves of steel. Bowling with a style that echoes his famous sibling, he conceded only two runs off the bat while also claiming the crucial wicket of Faheem Ashraf. The tension was palpable as the Kingsmen players erupted onto the pitch in celebration, sparking a joyful pitch invasion.
The match had swung wildly. Australia's Chris Green had earlier smashed 19 runs off just five deliveries, seemingly putting United on the path to victory. But Shah's death-bowling masterclass against his former teammates turned the tide, sealing a two-run win that will be talked about for seasons to come.
Earlier, the Kingsmen had set a formidable target of 186-5, powered by a brilliant century stand between Usman Khan (61* off 30 balls) and Kusal Perera (37 off 21). Mark Chapman (43 off 26) and Haider Ali (31 off 16) then mounted a spirited chase for United, with Green's late fireworks threatening to steal the show—until Shah stepped up when it mattered most.
The victory books Hyderabad's place in Sunday's blockbuster final against Peshawar Zalmi, where another chapter of PSL drama awaits.