Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans Prediction & Preview – PSL 2026 (22 Apr)
Match summary
Preview of Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans in PSL 2026 at Karachi: possible XIs, pitch, evening weather and expected first and second-innings totals.
Match details
| Match | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Toss pick | Multan Sultans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–190 | – |
| Second innings | 165–180 | – |
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Our preview gives Hyderabad Kingsmen a slight edge, with Saim Ayub, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell offering batting power on a flat pitch.
Toss pick: Multan Sultans
FAQ
Where is Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans played?
The match takes place at the National Stadium in Karachi on 22 April, starting at 7:00 pm local time.
Who captains each team in our possible XIs?
Marnus Labuschagne leads Hyderabad Kingsmen and Ashton Turner captains Multan Sultans.
What total is par in Karachi?
Anything below 180 would feel under par on this surface, and dew is likely to help the chasing side.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Saim Ayub
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Usman Khan
- Kusal Perera
- Glenn Maxwell
- Irfan Khan
- Hassan Khan
- Hunain Shah
- Asif Mehmood
- Mohammad Ali
Multan Sultans
- Awais Zafar
- Steven Smith
- Josh Philippe
- Shan Masood
- Ashton Turner
- Arafat Minhas
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Imran Randhawa
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Peter Siddle
- Momin Qamar
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans that we covered.