Tonight is brutal cricket, win or disappear. Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen meet in Eliminator 1 on 29 April, 7:30 PM at Lahore, with the loser packing bags immediately.
Multan ended the league phase higher on 12 points, but Kingsmen arrived with a stronger recent rhythm after winning four of their last five.
Their season rivalry stands 1-1, and both meetings turned into 200+ shootouts. No room for slow starts, no safety net, no tomorrow.
Match Preview: MS vs HHK
Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 1 of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Match Type | Eliminator 1 T20 |
Dream11 Team MS vs HHK Eliminator 1
PSL 2026 Form Guide Before Eliminator 1
Pressure game, but recent trends matter.
| Stat | MS vs HHK |
|---|---|
| Current Rank and Points | MS: #3 | 12 pts from 10 games |
| HHK Current Rank and Points | HHK: #4 | 10 pts from 10 games |
| MS Recent Form | L, L, W, W, L |
| HHK Recent Form | W, L, W, W, W |
| MS Top Run Scorer | Steven Smith – 367 runs |
| HHK Top Run Scorer | Marnus Labuschagne – 274 runs |
| MS Top Wicket Taker | Peter Siddle – 13 wickets |
| HHK Top Wicket Taker | Mohammad Ali – 13 wickets |
Multan had the better league campaign, but Kingsmen arrive sharper with three wins in their last four and a big 108-run victory in their latest outing.
Head-to-Head Record: MS vs HHK
Only two meetings, both absolute run-fests.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 2 |
| Multan Sultans Win | 1 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen Wins | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| MS Highest Score | 227 |
| HHK Highest Score | 225 |
| MS Lowest Score | 213 |
| HHK Lowest Score | 214 |
These teams have combined for 879 runs in just two matches. Translation: bowlers get no sympathy here.
MS vs HHK Last 2 Meetings
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Kingsmen won by 4 wickets |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Sultans won by 6 wickets |
Latest clash saw HHK chase 214 with three balls left after Usman Khan smashed 101 off 47. Earlier, Multan chased 226 powered by Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 106.
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
Lahore has been brutal on bowlers this season.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 72 |
| Win Bat First | 46% |
| Win Bowl First | 54% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 179 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Total | 245/3 |
| Highest Chased | 227/4 |
| Lowest Defended | 182/7 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 69% | Spin 31% |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27.2°C |
| Weather | Mostly sunny |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Rain Chance | 4% |
| Overall | Strong batting pitch, chasing slightly favoured |
Recent venue results include successful chases of 200, 199 and 203. If you bowl badly here, scoreboard pressure means little.
Key Players to Watch
This knockout has proven match-winners everywhere.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Smith | MS | Batter | 10 | 367 runs | Avg 36.7 | 163.11 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | MS | Batter | 9 | 365 runs | Avg 45.63 | 168.98 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | HHK | Batter | 10 | 274 runs | Avg 30.44 | 129.85 |
| Usman Khan | HHK | WK | 10 | 256 runs | Avg 28.44 | 152.38 |
| Peter Siddle | MS | Bowler | 10 | 13 wkts | Econ 8.76 | SR 17.07 |
| Mohammad Ali | HHK | Bowler | 9 | 13 wkts | Econ 7.89 | SR 15.38 |
| Hunain Shah | HHK | Bowler | 7 | 12 wkts | Econ 8.70 | SR 12.58 |
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