Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz Prediction & Match Preview – PSL 2026 24th Match

Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz meet in the 24th match of PSL 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, 16 April. Hyderabad are sixth in the table, but with four matches still to play they remain in the hunt for a top-four place, and victory could lift them as high as fourth.

The Kingsmen have chased successfully in their last two games. Against Islamabad United, Maaz Sadaqat and captain Marnus Labuschagne put on 50 in 4.5 overs, and the pair had also added 36 quickly in the game before. Saim Ayub, Usman Khan and Kusal Perera add depth, and Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan and Hassan Khan provide finishing power; Maxwell hit 21 off 9 in the last match and Hassan was unbeaten on 33 off 16 in the one before. Mohammad Ali, Hunain Shah and Saim Ayub have been among the main wicket-takers.

Rawalpindiz, led by Mohammad Rizwan, are on a five-match losing streak and their top-four hopes look slim. Rizwan and Yasir Khan have been struggling at the top, and Daryl Mitchell, with recent scores of 30, 17 and 19, has had too little support. Mohammad Amir leads the pace group, Ben Sears took three wickets last time, and Asif Afridi and Mubasir Khan are the spin options. Hyderabad look the stronger and better balanced side.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The National Stadium in Karachi usually gives batters a flat surface with true bounce and a quick outfield, which keeps scoring high in T20s. The new ball can move a little early, but the pitch gets easier for batting as the game goes on. Spinners get some help in the middle overs, without sharp turn.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 165–180
• 2nd innings: 155–170

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