The Multan Sultans will face the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the 8th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, April 1.
The Multan Sultans head into this contest brimming with confidence after securing a five-wicket victory in their opening match—a win driven by stellar contributions from Josh Philippe and Momin Qamar. Aiming to maintain this momentum, they will look to deliver another commanding performance to further solidify their position on the points table.
For the Hyderabad Kingsmen, the start of this tournament has been quite challenging, as they have suffered defeats in both of the matches played so far. The team has struggled significantly to find its rhythm particularly on the batting front and has often appeared to falter during moments of pressure. They will be desperate to address these shortcomings, regroup and strategize, and deliver a vastly improved performance in this upcoming encounter.
MUL vs HYK: Head-to-Head T20I Record
This will be the first-ever clash between the Multan Sultans and the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL. Consequently, their head-to-head record currently stands at 0-0.
MUL vs HYK Recent Form (PSL 2026)
Multan Sultans (MUL): Have played 1 match so far this season, in which they defeated Islamabad United by 5 wickets. They are well-placed in the points table (1 win, NRR +0.825).
Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK): As a new franchise, they have played 2 matches this season and suffered defeat in both (losses to Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators). Their NRR is significantly negative (-2.725).
MUL vs HYK Player Stats
Multan
- Josh Philippe (WK): Scored a magnificent 55 runs (off 35 balls) in the previous match. He is in excellent form.
- Momin Qamar: The young bowler claimed 3 wickets (for 24 runs) in the last match and was named 'Player of the Match'.
- Ashton Turner (Captain): Played a captain's knock of 43* runs in the previous match, providing stability to the middle order.
- Steve Smith: The experienced batsman has made a good start, playing a useful innings of 31 runs.
Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Irfan Khan: He was the team's top scorer in the previous match, scoring 33 runs off 25 balls.
- Riley Meredith: The fast bowler claimed 3 wickets in the last match and serves as the team's primary strike bowler.
- Maheesh Theekshana: This Sri Lankan mystery spinner took 2 wickets in the previous match.
- Marnus Labuschagne (Captain): A substantial innings is expected from the captain to provide stability to the team.
MUL vs HYK Pitch Report
Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium has once again proven to be a lively venue in this season of the PSL. Of the six matches played here so far, the majority have been high-scoring encounters. Bowlers who have maintained a disciplined line and accurate length have found assistance from the pitch and have succeeded in taking wickets at crucial moments. Interestingly, both teams batting first and those chasing a target have met with success, indicating that the pitch conditions remain quite balanced throughout the match.
Where to watch Pakistan Super League 2026? Viewing Options in India
- Live Streaming: Fancode app/website
- TV Channels: Not broadcast on any TV channel.
- Live Score: Check out live cricket scores, scorecards, and match results for the Pakistan Super League 2026 on the Possible11 app.
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CRICKET POINTS TABLE - Pakistan Super League 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karachi Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.524 | 4 | WW |
| 2 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +0.674 | 3 | NRW |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.567 | 2 | LW |
| 4 | Multan Sultans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.825 | 2 | W |
| 5 | Quetta Gladiators | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.650 | 2 | WL |
| 6 | Islamabad United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.825 | 1 | NRL |
| 7 | Rawalpindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR |
| 8 | Rawalpindi Pindiz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.675 | 0 | L |
| 9 | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.725 | 0 | LL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 01-Apr-2026, 09:41 AM | |||||||||










