Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz Prediction & Preview – PSL 2026
Match summary
Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz in PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium: form, key batters, pitch, weather, expected scores and our predicted winner.
Match details
| Match | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz, 14th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Multan Sultans |
| Toss pick | Multan Sultans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Multan Sultans face Rawalpindiz in the 14th match of the 2026 Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 6 April.
Multan lead the table after a six-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators, their third victory in four games. Sahibzada Farhan has 164 runs in four innings at a strike rate above 180, including an unbeaten 106 off 57 against Hyderabad Kingsmen, and Steve Smith has 139 runs. Arafat Minhas has scored 82 at a strike rate of 200, Shan Masood 125 and captain Ashton Turner 103 while remaining unbeaten three times. Mohammad Nawaz leads the wicket-takers with five, with Mohammad Wasim Jr four and Peter Siddle three.
Rawalpindi Pindiz are still searching for a first win in their debut PSL season. They made 156 for 7 in their latest defeat, which Islamabad chased in 14.2 overs. Yasir Khan has 93 runs including 83 against Peshawar, Daryl Mitchell is the top scorer with 107, and Kamran Ghulam and Sam Billings have also contributed. Their bowling has been the concern, with Mitchell and Mohammad Amir on three wickets each.
We expect Multan Sultans to extend their run.
Gaddafi Stadium usually has a flat surface with consistent bounce and a fast outfield, producing high scores in limited-overs cricket. Seamers can get a little swing early, but the pitch becomes easier for batting. Spinners find some help in the middle overs without dominating. Dew often arrives in the evening and makes gripping the ball harder, so teams generally choose to chase.
Lahore is expected to be warm and pleasant on 6 April, with temperatures of 26–28°C at about 7:00 pm. Skies should be mostly clear to partly cloudy, the chance of rain is low, humidity moderate and winds light.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–190 | – |
| Second innings | 165–185 | – |
Multan Sultans
Table-topping Multan have won three of four and bat deep, while the debutants Rawalpindi are still without a win.
Toss pick: Multan Sultans
FAQ
How are Multan Sultans placed in PSL 2026?
Our source has them top of the table with three wins and one defeat after a six-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators.
Has Rawalpindiz won a match yet?
No. In their debut season they had lost all three games, to Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings and Islamabad United.
Who is our pick for MS vs RWP?
Multan Sultans.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Multan Sultans
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Steve Smith
- Ashton Turnerc
- Shan Masood
- Josh Philippewk
- Arafat Minhas
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Peter Siddle
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Muhammad Ismail
- Faisal Akram
Rawalpindiz
- Mohammad Rizwanc, wk
- Yasir Khan
- Kamran Ghulam
- Abdullah Fazal
- Sam Billings
- Daryl Mitchell
- Dian Forrester
- Mohammad Amir Khan
- Rishad Hossain
- Jalat Khan
- Mohammad Amir