The Pindiz vs Multan Sultans, in PSL 2026 is a match of epic proportions. While one team is battling well to go into the playoffs, Pidiz are just giving other teams a chance to qualify for the next stage, having lost all their matches so far. And with the way things are moving, Tuesday’s encounter should be no different, with nothing going right for them at the moment.
Meanwhile, the qualification scenario is pretty clear for Multan. They need to win this, and another match, out of the three remaining, to join Peshawar in playoffs. And with three matches remaining, including the upcoming Pindiz match, it is not a steep ask.
RWP vs MS: Match details
- Match: Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans, Match 31
- Date: April 21, 2026
- Venue: National Bank Stadium, Karachi
- Time: 7:30 PM (Local)
RWP vs MS: Match Preview
Muhammad Rizwan’s team has just been pathetic. They do have the presence of some big international players in the squad, but all boils down to performance on the field, which has been rather questionable. In batting, only Yasir Khan has shown some form, scoring 202 in 7 matches, and the average has been poor. Daryl Mitchell has 165 runs, while Rizwan himself has only 107.
In bowling, it is no different. Only Mohammad Amir has been somewhat decent picking up 10 wickets; next best has only been Ben Sears, who in two matches has picked up 4 wickets. So there is not much left to discuss in this team. But, on the other hand, Multan have everything to play for.
They have just lost two encounters so far, with batting and bowling, clicking just equally. Arafat Minhas and Peter Siddle have picked up 16 wickets together, while Sahibzada Farhan and Steve Smith have done well at the top of the batting order. It is just the question of them repeating, what they have been doing so far in the tournament.
RWP vs MS: Head-to-Head
- Total Matches (2026): 1
- Multan Sultans Won: 1 (Won by 7 wickets on April 6)
- Rawalpindi Pindiz Won: 0
Karachi Pitch report
Karachi has been a sporty wicket the entire season; it should be an even contest between the bat and the ball. Dew might be a factor in the second innings, and the team winning the toss would be looking to bowl first. The average first innings score could be between 165-170.
RWP vs MS: Predicted Playing XIs
Rawalpindi Pindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Razaullah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir.
Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Steve Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Josh Philippe (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Peter Siddle, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Ismail.
RWP vs MS match prediction
MS are the favorites to take this contest; They have the depth in their batting and bowling as well. Pindiz will have to really play out of their skins to be able to win. And if Pindiz get to bat first, the struggles with only be further intensified. Batting first, Sultan should be able to get to 180-190.
Prediction: Multan Sultans are overwhelming favorites. This match will only solidify their claim to a playoffs berth.
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