The 24th match of Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) and Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP) at National Stadium, Karachi.
Hyderabad Kingsmen are coming into this match with good momentum. They have won their last two matches and look confident as a team. Their batting lineup has improved after Glenn Maxwell joined the squad.
Rawalpindi Pindiz are struggling this season. They have lost all five matches so far and are still searching for their first win. In their last match, they failed to chase 183 and lost by 61 runs.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | HYK vs RAP, 24th Match |
| Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
Pitch and Weather Report
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26°C |
| Rain Chances | 0% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Best For | Spinners |
| Batting First Win | 29% |
| Bowling First Win | 71% |
The pitch in Karachi is balanced. Some matches have seen big scores, while others helped bowlers. Teams chasing have done slightly better here, so bowling first can be a good option.
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Average Scores at Venue
| Innings | Average Score |
|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 175 |
| 2nd Innings | 157 |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| HYK | W, W, L, L, L |
| RAP | L, L, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head Record
| HYK Wins | RAP Wins |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
Both teams have not faced each other much, so there is no clear head-to-head advantage.
Top Batters to Watch
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| HYK | Marnus Labuschagne (171 runs), Maaz Sadaqat (146 runs) |
| RAP | Daryl Mitchell (154 runs) |
Top Bowlers to Watch
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| HYK | Mohammad Ali (6 wickets), Riley Meredith (5 wickets) |
| RAP | Mohammad Amir (7 wickets) |
Predicted Playing XI
Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK):
Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Marnus Labuschagne (c), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali
Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP):
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Abdullah Fazal, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Ben Sears, Mohammad Amir
Key Players for Most Boundaries
Most Sixes
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| HYK | Maaz Sadaqat, Glenn Maxwell |
| RAP | Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings |
Most Fours
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| HYK | Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Perera |
| RAP | Mohammad Rizwan, Yasir Khan |
Why Hyderabad Kingsmen Are Favourites
- Better current form with back-to-back wins
- Strong batting lineup
- Good all-rounders like Glenn Maxwell
- Balanced bowling attack
Who Will Win Today Match?
Hyderabad Kingsmen look like the stronger team based on current form and team balance. Their batting depth and all-round options give them an advantage over Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi need a strong performance from their top players to challenge HYK, but their current form is a concern.
Match Prediction: Hyderabad Kingsmen are likely to win this match.
Final Thoughts
Hyderabad Kingsmen will aim to continue their winning run, while Rawalpindi Pindiz are desperate to get their first win of the season. If HYK’s key players perform well, they should comfortably win this match.
