PSL 2026 Match 31 will see Rawalpindiz take on Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match will be played on April 21 at 7:30 PM IST. Multan are in strong form, while Rawalpindiz are still searching for their first win.
Match Details
Match
RAP vs MUL, Match 31
Date
21 April 2026
Time
7:30 PM IST
Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Tournament
PSL 2026
Match Preview
Rawalpindiz are currently at the bottom of the table with no wins in seven matches. They have struggled with both batting and bowling, and need a strong performance to stay in the competition.
Multan Sultans are in second place with five wins in seven matches. They are playing confident cricket and have a balanced squad.
In the last match, Rawalpindiz lost to Lahore, where Yasir Khan scored 58 and Mohammad Amir picked two wickets. Multan defeated Karachi by 11 runs, with Arafat Minhas taking three wickets and Shan Masood scoring 46.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches
RAP Wins
MUL Wins
12
4
8
Multan Sultans have dominated this rivalry over the years.
Pitch Report and Weather
Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is good for batting. Batters can score freely, and teams often post big totals. Fast bowlers may get some help early, but overall it is a high-scoring venue.
Conditions
Factor
Details
Temperature
40°C
Weather
Clear Sky
Pitch Type
Batting-friendly
Best Suited For
Pace
Avg 1st Innings Score
180
Chasing Success
45%
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Captaincy Picks
Player
Reason
Steve Smith
Consistent top-order batter with 215 runs
Arafat Minhas
All-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball
Top Picks
Player
Team
Mohammad Rizwan
RAP
Josh Philippe
MUL
Budget Picks
Player
Team
Saad Masood
MUL
Mohammad Wasim Jr
MUL
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
Role
Players
Captain
Arafat Minhas, Steve Smith
Vice-Captain
Josh Philippe, Mohammad Rizwan
Dream11 Prediction Teams
Team 1
Role
Players
Wicketkeepers
Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan, Josh Philippe (VC)
Batters
Steve Smith, Shan Masood, Yasir Khan
All-rounders
Ashton Turner, Daryl Mitchell, Arafat Minhas
Bowlers
Peter Siddle, Mohammad Amir
Team 2
Role
Players
Wicketkeepers
Mohammad Rizwan (VC), Josh Philippe
Batters
Steve Smith, Shan Masood, Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan
All-rounders
Daryl Mitchell, Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas
Bowlers
Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Players to Avoid
Player
Reason
M Khan
No recent impact
F Akram
Low contribution
Expert Advice
Category
Picks
Small League Captain
Arafat Minhas
Grand League Captain
Steve Smith
Punt Picks
Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saad Masood
Team Combination
3-3-3-2
Predicted Playing XI
Rawalpindiz
No.
Player
1
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
2
Yasir Khan
3
Shan Masood
4
Saad Masood
5
Daryl Mitchell
6
Sam Billings
7
Dian Forrester
8
Asif Afridi
9
Cole McConchie
10
Mohammad Amir
11
Razaullah
Multan Sultans
No.
Player
1
Shan Masood
2
Josh Philippe (wk)
3
Steve Smith
4
Ashton Turner
5
Awais Zafar
6
Mohammad Nawaz
7
Arafat Minhas
8
Mohammad Wasim Jr
9
Mohammad Imran
10
Peter Siddle
11
Momin Qamar
Match Prediction
Multan Sultans have better form, a strong batting lineup, and a balanced bowling attack. Rawalpindiz have struggled throughout the season.
Prediction: Multan Sultans to win
FAQs
Who will win RAP vs MUL today match?
Multan Sultans are favourites to win.
What is the pitch report for this match?
It is a batting-friendly pitch with some help for pacers.
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