Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz, Match 24 of PSL 2026, is at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on April 16 at 3:00 PM PKT.
Two wins and six points separate these sides from the bottom of the PSL 2026 table.
Hyderabad Kingsmen have at least found form, winning their last 2 games against Karachi Kings and Islamabad United. Rawalpindiz have lost all and 5 sit last with 0 points and an NRR of -1.864.
This is the first-ever meeting between these two franchises in PSL history. Both are new entries in PSL 2026 and have no head-to-head record. Hyderabad Kingsmen go in as clear favorites on current form.
Sam Billings is the standout batting pick with 140 runs at an average of 46.67 for Rawalpindiz. Mohammad Amir leads the Rawalpindiz bowling with 7 wickets in 5 matches.
This Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz Dream11 prediction for Match 24 covers everything you need.
HYK vs RAP Match Preview
Hyderabad Kingsmen, on a two-game winning streak, face a Rawalpindiz side yet to win a game in PSL 2026 in what is the first-ever meeting between these two franchises.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz, 24th Match |
| Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM PKT (Day/Night) |
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Umpires | Chris Brown, Tariq Rasheed |
| TV Umpire | Rashid Riaz |
| Match Referee | Kamran Chaudary |
National Bank Cricket Arena Pitch Report
The most spin-friendly venue in PSL 2026 where bowling first is the right call 70% of the time and spinners take 53% of wickets.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin-friendly throughout; slow surface assists turn |
| Bat First Win Rate | 30% |
| Chase Win Rate | 70% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 246/3 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings (Match 17, PSL 2026) |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 97/10 by Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Match 19, PSL 2026) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 236/6 by Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 62 wkts (47%) | Spin: 71 wkts (53%) |
| Total PSL Matches at Venue | 47 |
| On Venue (HHK vs RWP in last 10) | HHK: 66% win rate from 3 matches | RWP: 0% win rate from 1 match |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28.9 degrees C |
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Dew Factor | Possible as the evening session progresses |
| Overall | Good conditions; spin picks are the priority here |
Dream11 Team for HYK vs RAP
HYK vs RAP Head-to-Head in PSL
Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz have never met before. Both are new PSL 2026 franchises with no prior head-to-head history.
Hyderabad Kingsmen have won their last two matches, beating Karachi Kings and Islamabad United.
Rawalpindiz have lost every game they have played. At this venue in PSL 2026, Hyderabad Kingsmen have a 66% win rate from 3 matches. Rawalpindiz’s only appearance here ended in a loss.
Hyderabad Kingsmen players are the safer Dream11 selections in every department.
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 24.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnus Labuschagne | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Batter | 6 | 171 runs | Avg 34.20 | 123.02 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Batter | 5 | 146 runs | Avg 29.20 | 180.24 |
| Sam Billings | Rawalpindiz | Batter | 5 | 140 runs | Avg 46.67 | 155.55 |
| Daryl Mitchell | Rawalpindiz | All-rounder | 5 | 154 runs | Avg 30.80 | 136.28 |
| Mohammad Ali | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Bowler | 5 | 6 wkts | Econ 9.40 | 17.66 |
| Riley Meredith | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Bowler | 3 | 5 wkts | Econ 10.64 | 13.20 |
| Mohammad Amir | Rawalpindiz | Bowler | 5 | 7 wkts | Econ 9.33 | 15.42 |
| Daryl Mitchell | Rawalpindiz | Bowler | 4 | 3 wkts | Econ 9.36 | 16.66 |
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