Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans Prediction & Preview – PSL 2026 (22 Apr)

Hyderabad Kingsmen face Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi, an evening fixture on 22 April. The surface and conditions point towards a high-scoring contest.

Hyderabad’s likely XI is captained by Marnus Labuschagne and features Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, wicketkeeper Usman Khan, Kusal Perera and Glenn Maxwell in the batting order, with Irfan Khan as support. Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood and Mohammad Ali are listed in the bowling line-up.

Multan, led by Ashton Turner, are expected to field Steven Smith, Josh Philippe as wicketkeeper and Shan Masood alongside Awais Zafar. Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Peter Siddle and Momin Qamar complete the XI.

The powerplay is likely to be crucial, whether for setting or chasing a big total, and death-over hitting could decide the result. With dew expected to assist the chasing team, our preview picks Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The National Stadium pitch in Karachi is generally batter-friendly, with a flat surface, true bounce and a fast outfield that make high T20 totals common. New-ball pacers may find some swing or movement, but batting becomes easier as the game progresses. Spinners can pick up some help in the middle overs, though sharp turn is rare. Evening dew often makes gripping the ball difficult in the second innings and tends to favour chasing sides.

Weather

A warm, humid and mostly clear evening is expected at the 7:00 pm local start, with temperatures of around 30–33°C and a slightly hazy sky. There is no real chance of rain. High coastal humidity may make conditions feel heavy, though a light sea breeze could help.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 175–190
• 2nd innings: 165–180

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