Saim Ayub hits 102 off 58 balls as Kingsmen defeat Patriots
Saim Ayub's 58-ball century powered Hyderabad Kingsmen to 182 as they defeated Peshawar Patriots in PSL 2026 action.
Saim Ayub scored 102 runs off 58 balls to help Hyderabad Kingsmen secure their third win in the Pakistan Super League on Thursday. The century came as Kingsmen posted 182 before defending the total against Peshawar Patriots.
Andre Fletcher, Jason Holder and Dasun Shanaka threatened to chase down the target but slow progress in the middle overs proved costly for Patriots. Ayub's aggressive innings provided the platform for Kingsmen's total while his team's bowlers restricted the opposition's acceleration.
The result leaves Patriots at the bottom of the PSL standings. Ayub's knock demonstrated his ability to dominate bowling attacks in the shortest format.
CricHubb Take
Ayub's strike rate of 175-plus in a successful chase defence shows he can accelerate without taking unnecessary risks, a trait that will matter when Pakistan face stronger attacks in bilateral series.