The 33rd match of Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans. The match will take place at National Stadium.
Both teams are coming into this match with different momentum, making it an interesting contest.
Match Details
| Match | HYK vs MUL |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch in Karachi usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Some matches are high-scoring, while others help bowlers.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Best For | Spinners (64%) |
Match Trend at Venue
| Result Type | Win % |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 31% |
| Bowling First | 69% |
| Innings | Average Score |
|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 175 |
| 2nd Innings | 155 |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| HYK | W, W, W, L, L |
| MUL | W, W, L, W, W |
Multan Sultans have shown better consistency compared to HYK.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | HYK Wins | MUL Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Last Meetings | 0 | 1 |
Top Players to Watch
Batters in Form
| Team | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| MUL | Sahibzada Farhan | 269 |
| MUL | Shan Masood | 253 |
| MUL | Josh Philippe | 232 |
Leading Bowlers
| Team | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| MUL | Arafat Minhas | 9 |
| HYK | Mohammad Ali | 9 |
| MUL | Peter Siddle | 9 |
Big Hitters to Watch
Most Sixes
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| HYK | Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell |
| MUL | Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith |
Most Fours
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| HYK | Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne |
| MUL | Josh Philippe, Shan Masood |
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Predicted Playing XI
Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK)
Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Ali, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Hassan Khan
Multan Sultans (MUL)
Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Imran, Momin Qamar
Why Multan Sultans Are Ahead
- Strong and balanced team
- In-form top-order batting
- Better recent results
Match Prediction
Looking at current form, team combination, and key players, Multan Sultans have a clear edge in this match.
They have more consistent performers and a stronger batting lineup.
Final Prediction
Multan Sultans are likely to win this match against Hyderabad Kingsmen.
