The Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) will face the Multan Sultans (MUL) in match No. 33 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, April 22. The Kingsmen, led by Marnus Labuschagne, started their season with four losses, including one against the Sultans. However, they have recently recovered, winning three matches in a row.
The Multan Sultans are currently ranked No. 2 on the points table, behind the unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi. They have won five out of seven matches. Before facing the Kingsmen, they will be playing against Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
HYK vs MUL: Match Details
| Match | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans, Match 33, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Wednesday, April 22, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
National Stadium, Karachi: Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium is expected to be balanced. Teams batting first will aim to conserve wickets and accelerate towards the end of the innings. Bowlers will be looking for swing with the new ball.
HYK vs MUL: Head-to-Head T20I Record
The current head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favor of the Multan Sultans.
HYK vs MUL: Predicted Playing XIs
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Marnus Labuschagne (C), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali.
Multan Sultans
Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner (C), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Imran, Arafat Minhas, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Momin Qamar.
HYK vs MUL: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan has shown excellent form this year in T20s. He is the highest scorer in the 2026 T20 World Cup, with 249 runs in six innings, averaging 49.80 and striking at 180.43. He will aim to give his team a strong start on Wednesday.
Probable Best Bowler: Mohammad Ali
Mohammad Ali has been a key player for Hyderabad with the ball. In six matches, he has taken nine wickets at an average of 20.78 and an economy rate of 8.63. His battle with Sahibzada Farhan during the power play will be one to watch.