The 31st match of Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played between Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP) and Multan Sultans (MUL). The match will take place at the National Stadium, Karachi. Both teams come into this game with very different form, making it an interesting contest.
Match Details
| Match | RAP vs MUL |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Match No. | 31st |
| Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Karachi is expected to be warm but clear. There is no rain expected, so fans can enjoy a full match without interruptions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 31°C |
| Rain Chances | 0% |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Best for | Spinners (around 65%) |
Pitch Analysis
The pitch at National Stadium is usually balanced. Some matches see high scores, while others help bowlers.
- Teams chasing have won more matches here
- Batting second success rate is around 69%
- First innings average score is around 175
- Second innings average is around 159
This means teams may prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| RAP | L, L, L, L, L |
| MUL | W, L, W, W, L |
Multan Sultans clearly have better form, while RAP are struggling badly.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches (Last Meetings) | RAP Wins | MUL Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Recent | 0 | 1 |
Multan have dominated the recent meeting.
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Top Players to Watch
Batters
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | MUL | 249 |
| Shan Masood | MUL | 233 |
| Josh Philippe | MUL | 215 |
Bowlers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | RAP | 10 |
| Arafat Minhas | MUL | 8 |
| Peter Siddle | MUL | 8 |
Most Sixes and Fours Prediction
Most Sixes
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| RAP | Yasir Khan, Sam Billings |
| MUL | Awais Zafar, Steven Smith |
Most Fours
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| RAP | Mohammad Rizwan, Shahzaib Khan |
| MUL | Shan Masood, Josh Philippe |
Predicted Playing XI
Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP)
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Razaullah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir
Multan Sultans (MUL)
Ashton Turner (c), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe, Awais Zafar, Steven Smith, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Why Multan Sultans Are Favourites
- Strong and balanced squad
- In-form top order
- Better recent performance
- More match-winners in both batting and bowling
Match Prediction
Multan Sultans look like the stronger team going into this match. Their batting lineup is performing well, and their bowlers are also delivering consistent results.
Rawalpindi Pindiz will need a big turnaround to challenge them, especially after a poor run of form.
Final Prediction
Multan Sultans are likely to win this match.
