IPL 2026

Scheduled

PSLT20

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen

Rawalpindi

Starts in

A day

Apr 16, 202609:30 AM• 24th MatchNational Stadium Karachi - Karachi East, Pakistan

HHK vs RP Match Prediction : 24th Match, Pakistan Super League, 2026

HHK vs RW Win Probability

55%

HHK

45%

RW

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen To Win, 1.71

With five losses from five matches, the Rawalpindi Pindiz have easily been the worst team of the PSL this season

Rawalpindi Pindiz's spin bowling department is noticeably weaker than Hyderabad's

Marnus Labuschagne is in good form and that is a big positive for HHK

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HHK vs RW Betting Tips

Marnus Labuschagne to score over 21.5 runs

Marnus Labuschagne is the leading run-scorer for the Hyderabad Kingsmen this season. He has a solid average of over 34 across six innings and has scored at least 22 runs in five of his last six matches. He also hit a half-century in his most recent outing. Backing him to cross the 21.5-run mark is a very safe and smart bet.

Highest individual score under 71.5

The Karachi pitch is not easy to bat on at the moment. Only two of the seven games played here this season have seen a batter score 72 runs or more. No player from either side has crossed the 70-run mark in this tournament. With both teams also struggling for batting form, backing this under line is a very logical choice.

Team form (Last 5 matches)

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen

L
L
L
W
W

Rawalpindi

L
L
L
L
L

The Rawalpindi Pindiz are fighting for their tournament survival as they take on the Hyderabad Kingsmen in Match 24 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League. The two teams will face off on Thursday afternoon at the National Stadium in Karachi.

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Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first ever PSL meeting between the Hyderabad Kingsmen and the Rawalpindi Pindiz. Both teams are making their debut in the PSL this season.

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Live-streaming and Broadcast

Fans can catch the action live across the following regional networks:

  • Pakistan:Ā PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports (TV); Tapmad, Tamasha (Streaming)
  • India:Ā No official broadcast (media rights currently withheld)​
  • Bangladesh:Ā T Sports​
  • UK:Ā ARY Digital and Sky Sports
  • USA:Ā Willow TV​
  • UAE:Ā OSN Sports and Tapmad

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HHK vs RP Team Previews

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen

The Hyderabad Kingsmen had a very difficult start to their first PSL season, losing their opening four games in a row. However, the team has turned things around well and comes into this match on the back of two consecutive wins.

CaptainĀ Marnus LabuschagneĀ andĀ Maaz SadaqatĀ will open the batting and look to give the team a solid start. Labuschagne is the team's leading run-scorer and has batted well in patches.Ā Saim AyubĀ has also contributed well coming in at number three. The main concern for Hyderabad is their middle order. Players like Kusal Perera, Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, and Glenn Maxwell need to be more consistent.

The bowling attack has performed reasonably well without any single standout performer. The pace trio of Mohammad Ali, Hunain Shah, and Asif Mehmood have shared 14 wickets. A key question is whether Maheesh Theekshana returns to lead the spin attack. Without him, the team relies heavily on part-time spinners Saim Ayub and Glenn Maxwell in the middle overs.

Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Expected Playing 11

Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (C), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali

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Rawalpindi Pindiz

The Rawalpindi Pindiz are also making their PSL debut this season, but their campaign has been a nightmare. They have lost all five of their matches and sit at the bottom of the points table with the worst net run rate in the tournament. A loss here will essentially end their season.

Despite having some big names, the team has not performed as a unit.Ā Daryl MitchellĀ is the leading run-scorer and has also contributed with three wickets.Ā Sam BillingsĀ has played some decent knocks but lacks consistency. More is expected from captainĀ Mohammad Rizwan, who is one of PSL's most experienced batters. Domestic players Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, and Saad Masood also need to contribute more.

Their bowling has been a major problem all season.Ā Mohammad AmirĀ leads the wicket charts with seven wickets, but he has received very little support. Ben Sears took three wickets in the last game but was very expensive. Spinners Mubasir Khan and Asif Afridi have taken just one wicket each, making their spin department the weakest in the tournament.

Rawalpindi Pindiz Expected Playing 11

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Usman Khawaja, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Ben Sears, Mohammad Amir

HHK vs RP Toss Prediction

In all eight matches played at this venue this season, the team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first. We fully expect that trend to continue on Thursday.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Karachi pitch is dry and has a lot of cracks and footprints from several matches already played here this week. This makes it a very good surface for spinners, who will get plenty of grip and turn. Batters can still score well once they get settled, but they must respect each delivery carefully and focus on rotating the strike. A score of aroundĀ 185 to 190 runsĀ is a par score at this venue.

The weather will be slightly cloudy with temperatures around 25 degrees. A strong breeze is expected, which may help the faster bowlers get some swing with the new ball.

HHK vs RP : Who Will Win?

Both teams have played well below their potential this season, but we still expect a competitive match on Thursday. Hyderabad has the better form coming into this game with two wins in a row. Their batting has some reliable performers and their bowling attack is more balanced than Rawalpindi Pindiz's. The Rawalpindi Pindiz's poor bowling, especially their weak spin department, makes them a very risky team to back.

Bet on Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen to win.

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