Multan Sultans will face Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 1 of Pakistan Super League 2026. The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both teams will fight hard as the winner moves closer to the final.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | MUL vs HYK |
| Tournament | PSL 2026 |
| Stage | Eliminator 1 |
| Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
Team Form and Journey
Multan Sultans finished 3rd in the points table with 12 points from 10 matches. They won 6 games and lost 4. In their last match, they failed to defend 193 and lost to Islamabad United.
Hyderabad Kingsmen showed great comeback spirit. After losing their first 4 matches, they won 5 out of the next 6 games. In their last match, they defended a huge total of 245 and won by 108 runs.
Weather and Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Rain Chances | 0% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 180 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced, slightly helpful for spinners |
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is good for batting, but spinners also get help. Chasing teams have a slight advantage here.
Venue Stats and Trends
| Condition | Record |
|---|---|
| Win Batting First | 45% |
| Win Bowling First | 55% |
Teams often prefer to bowl first at this venue.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| MUL | L, L, W, W, L |
| HYK | W, L, W, W, W |
Hyderabad Kingsmen are in better form coming into this match.
Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry has been close, with both teams having similar success in past matches. This makes the contest more exciting and unpredictable.
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Key Players to Watch
Top Batters
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith | MUL | 367 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | MUL | 365 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | HYK | 274 |
Top Bowlers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali | HYK | 13 |
| Peter Siddle | MUL | 13 |
| Hunain Shah | HYK | 12 |
Match Prediction Scenarios
If MUL Bat First
- Powerplay Score: 45–55
- Total Score: 170–185
- Result: HYK likely to win
If HYK Bat First
- Powerplay Score: 55–60
- Total Score: 185–200
- Result: HYK likely to win
Players Likely to Hit Most Sixes
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| MUL | Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith |
| HYK | Usman Khan, Glenn Maxwell |
Players Likely to Hit Most Fours
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| MUL | Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas |
| HYK | Marnus Labuschagne, Saim Ayub |
Probable Playing XI
Multan Sultans
Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed
Why Hyderabad Kingsmen Are Favourites
- Strong recent form
- Good balance of batters and all-rounders
- Bowling unit performing well
Final Prediction
Looking at current form, team balance, and match conditions, Hyderabad Kingsmen have a better chance of winning this Eliminator match.
Prediction: Hyderabad Kingsmen to win
