IPL 2026

Result

PSLT20

Multan Sultans

Rawalpindi

186/3 in 16.2

182/8 in 20.0

Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets

Apr 06, 202602:00 PM• 14th MatchGaddafi Stadium - Lahore Cantt, Pakistan

Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets

MS vs RP Match Prediction : 14th Match, Pakistan Super League, 2026

Multan Sultans To Win, 1.58

The Pindiz have lost all three of their opening PSL 2026 fixtures and are the only team yet to register a single victory this season

The Multan Sultans' opening pair of Sahibzada Farhan and Steve Smith has been one of the most entertaining and productive partnerships in PSL 2026, consistently giving the team a powerful platform

We think the Multan Sultans have a stronger batting lineup. They also have winning momentum and their primary match winners are in good form.

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MS vs RW Betting Tips

Multan Sultans total at first dismissal to be over 29.5 runs

The Gaddafi Stadium surface is among the best batting tracks in the PSL, and the Multan opening partnership is perfectly built to exploit it. Sahibzada Farhan has already smashed a century this season, while Steve Smith is averaging nearly 30 at a strike rate of almost 150 in PSL 2026. Together, this pair has every ingredient needed for another fast, productive start before the first wicket falls.

Total Match Dismissals - Under 12.5

This is a compelling and well-supported bet. The Lahore pitch has proven to be an outstanding surface for set batters, and the numbers back it up emphatically — all five of the last five PSL matches played in Lahore have produced fewer than 12.5 total dismissals.

Team form (Last 5 matches)

Multan Sultans

W
W
L
W
W

Rawalpindi

L
L
L
L

The Multan Sultans have found their rhythm, with multiple facets of their game clicking into place at the same time. They are playing with confidence, fluency, and a clear sense of purpose. The Rawalpindi Pindiz, by stark contrast, have been completely blown away in all three of their opening matches and are still searching desperately for their first PSL 2026 win.

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Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Head-to-Head Record

Rawalpindiz are playing their first season in the PSL. The new franchise and Multan Sultans will be playing each other for the first time in this clash.

Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz Live-streaming and Broadcast

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MS vs RP Team Previews

Multan Sultans

The Multan Sultans are building into one of the most complete and dangerous sides in PSL 2026, and their six-wicket victory over the Quetta Gladiators was another powerful statement of intent — won with more than two overs to spare.

The batting continues to be the heartbeat of this team. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Steve Smith set the tone with a fluent 71-run opening partnership, providing the kind of solid, aggressive platform that puts the rest of the batting lineup under zero pressure. Shan Masood then delivered a composed and utterly decisive unbeaten 46 runs to finish the chase with authority. When these three bat as a unit, Multan are almost impossible to stop.

The bowling was equally encouraging, particularly in the powerplay. The spin-bowling duo of Mohammad Nawaz and Arafat Minhas was outstanding — Nawaz claimed three wickets while Minhas struck twice, between them completely dismantling the opposition's batting plans. Captain Ashton Turner chipped in with a crucial early wicket at exactly the right moment.

The only slight concern is the pace attack — Peter Siddle, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram, and Mohammad Wasim all went for runs and will be looking to tighten up their economies considerably. However, even at their current level, Multan's bowling has been more than good enough to win matches comfortably.

With three wins from four matches, the Sultans are the most in-form side in PSL 2026 and a team that is only going to get better as the tournament progresses.

Multan Sultans Expected Playing 11

Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe (WK), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (C), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Peter Siddle, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.

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Rawalpindi Pindiz

The harsh reality for the Rawalpindi Pindiz is that PSL 2026 has been a brutal introduction to franchise cricket. Three matches played, three heavy defeats — and the problems run deep across every single department of the game.

The batting is the most pressing concern. Captain and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan — the team's most experienced and high-profile name — has been a chronic slow starter, managing just two runs off eight balls in his last innings. That kind of opening contribution is simply not viable on a PSL surface where the powerplay is a golden window for scoring.

The only genuine signs of acceleration in the last game came from Dian Forrester, batting as low as number seven — a position from which it is nearly impossible to rescue an innings that has already lost momentum. Posting just 150 runs in 20 overs is not competitive on most days in Lahore, let alone against a quality bowling attack like Multan's.

The bowling has been even more alarming. Against Islamabad United, the Rawalpindi Pindiz attack was demolished for 157 runs in just over 14 overs, with a staggering five bowlers conceding 12 or more runs per over. That level of bowling performance, if repeated here, will hand Multan's aggressive batting lineup a completely stress-free chase.

Until Rizwan dramatically changes his style of play and the bowling group finds the discipline and consistency required to be competitive at this level, the Rawalpindi Pindiz remain the riskiest and most difficult team to back in PSL 2026.

Rawalpindi Pindiz Expected Playing 11

Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Abdullah Fazal, Dian Forrester, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Amir, Jalat Khan.

MS vs RP Toss Prediction

Night conditions at Gaddafi Stadium consistently favour the chasing team, and the Rawalpindiz's own record reinforces this perfectly — they have lost all three of their games while batting first this season. Both captains will be desperate to win the toss and elect to bowl first, looking to chase under lights with the assistance of evening dew making batting conditions more comfortable in the second innings.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Gaddafi Stadium surface is a genuine treat for batters. The hard, true pitch offers excellent pace and consistent bounce, giving boundary-hitters the confidence to play freely and go over the top.

The team batting first should target 200 or more runs to give themselves a realistic chance. Weather conditions on matchday will be clear and hot, with low humidity and a gentle breeze. Rain is not a factor whatsoever.

MS vs RP : Who Will Win?

The Multan Sultans are the standout form team of the entire tournament — three wins from four, a star-studded batting lineup firing at the top and throughout the order, and a bowling group that is improving with every match. The Rawalpindiz, despite carrying high-profile names, have failed to translate individual quality into collective, winning performances and currently sit at the very bottom of the PSL 2026 standings without a single point to their name.

Bet on Multan Sultans to win.

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Multan Sultans To Win, 1.58

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