Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans Prediction & Preview – PSL 2026 (21 Apr)
Match summary
Preview of Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans in PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: likely XIs, pitch report and expected scores for an evening game.
Match details
| Match | Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans, 31st Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Multan Sultans |
| Toss pick | Multan Sultans |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Rawalpindiz meet Multan Sultans in the 31st match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The game is scheduled for the evening and is expected to be a good match for batters.
Rawalpindiz are likely to be led by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, with Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell and Sam Billings in the top order. Dian Forrester, Saad Masood and Cole McConchie provide depth, and the bowling includes Razaullah, Asif Afridi and Mohammad Amir.
Multan, captained by Ashton Turner, have Steven Smith, Josh Philippe and Shan Masood among the batters, with Awais Zafar also in the likely XI. Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Peter Siddle and Momin Qamar make up the bowling group.
We expect strong starts in the powerplay and 45–60 runs in the final five overs if set batters are still at the crease. The pitch may slow slightly later on, and spinners could struggle with a wet ball. Our preview picks Multan Sultans.
Gaddafi Stadium is known as a batting-friendly venue, with a flat surface, consistent bounce and a fast outfield that favours high-scoring white-ball cricket. Pacers may get a little swing early, especially in day-night games, but the pitch becomes easier for batting as the match goes on. Dew in the evening can make the ball slippery and help the chasing team.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–195 | – |
| Second innings | 165–185 | – |
Multan Sultans
Our preview leans towards Multan Sultans, whose line-up of Steven Smith, Josh Philippe and Shan Masood has the experience for a high-scoring Lahore pitch.
Toss pick: Multan Sultans
FAQ
Where is Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans played?
The 31st match of PSL 2026 is at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 21 April, with a 7:00 pm local start.
Who captains each side in our likely XIs?
Mohammad Rizwan is wicketkeeper-captain for Rawalpindiz, and Ashton Turner captains Multan Sultans.
Should captains chase here?
Dew is likely in the second innings, so teams may prefer chasing, though a good start can still make a big first-innings total hard to catch.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Rawalpindiz
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Shahzaib Khan
- Yasir Khan
- Daryl Mitchell
- Sam Billings
- Dian Forrester
- Saad Masood
- Cole McConchie
- Razaullah
- Asif Afridi
- Mohammad Amir
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 Rawalpindiz and Multan Sultans that we covered.