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Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans

Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · Sahibzada Farhan

Match preview & overview

Sultans Chase Down 226 to Beat Hyderabad Kingsmen by 6 Wickets

Multan Sultans chased down 226 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 1 April 2026, beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 6 wickets in a Pakistan Super League T20. Hyderabad had won the toss, batted first and posted 225/5, a total 17 runs above the ground's average of 208. It would have been enough on most evenings here. Multan's batters had other ideas: 83 runs without loss in the powerplay put the chase on an entirely different footing, and they finished on 227/4. Sahibzada Farhan was named Player of the Match.

Hyderabad's innings was built across all three phases, with 74 in the powerplay, 90 in the middle overs and 61 at the death. Multan's reply, by contrast, front-loaded almost everything. Their powerplay of 83 runs is the most eye-catching number in this scorecard: it is nearly double the ground's historical powerplay average of 46 and it shifted the maths of the chase almost immediately. Three middle-phase wickets slowed Multan briefly, but 105 runs from overs seven to sixteen meant the final four overs required only 39.

For Hyderabad, this is a third straight defeat in 2026 PSL cricket. They lost to Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars before this, and the bowling has been unable to defend competitive totals. That is a pattern worth watching.

Pitch report & venue insights

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — 145-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

145

T20 matches hosted

208

Avg 1st-innings score

177

Avg 2nd-innings score

42%

Chase success rate

49

Avg powerplay runs

51%

Toss-field rate

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

Multan's powerplay set the match up early

Multan Sultans reached 83 without loss in the powerplay, well above Gaddafi Stadium's average of 46 powerplay runs. That platform meant the chase was never seriously in doubt, despite a 226-run target. Hyderabad posted only 74 in their own powerplay, losing one wicket.

Angle 02

225/5 was well above the venue average but not enough

Hyderabad Kingsmen's 225/5 sat 17 runs clear of Gaddafi Stadium's average first-innings score of 208 across 145 matches. It should have been a winning total on most nights here. Multan's 227/4 eclipsed it with something to spare.

Angle 03

Sahibzada Farhan took the Player of the Match award

Sahibzada Farhan was named Player of the Match for his contribution to Multan's chase. His knock helped anchor a middle phase in which Sultans scored 105 runs for 3 wickets, keeping the required rate manageable throughout.

Angle 04

Hyderabad's death bowling conceded 39 from 4 overs

Multan needed only 39 runs off the death overs, losing one wicket in the process. That suggests the match was effectively wrapped up in the middle phase, which went almost entirely Multan's way.

Angle 05

Chasing sides don't usually win at Gaddafi Stadium

The ground's historical chase success rate sits at 43 per cent across 145 matches. Multan bucked that trend convincingly, suggesting the pitch played flatter than normal or Multan's batting simply outclassed the conditions.

Key players

Players who decided it

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Multan Sultans

Sahibzada Farhan

The Player of the Match in this fixture, Farhan was central to Multan's successful chase. His innings helped Sultans build through the middle overs and avoid the collapse that would have made 227 a tight target.

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Multan Sultans

Nauman Ali

A spin option capable of turning a match in the middle overs. At a venue where middle-phase wickets can shift momentum decisively, Nauman's ability to take clusters of wickets makes him a consistent threat.

Career stats
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Hyderabad Kingsmen

Umar Gul

An experienced pace bowler with a track record at Pakistani venues. In a match where Hyderabad's bowling was put under pressure throughout the chase, Gul's death-overs skill will be critical in future fixtures.

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Hyderabad Kingsmen

Danish Kaneria

A leg-spin option who can be dangerous at Gaddafi Stadium, where the pitch has historically offered turn. Hyderabad will need their spin to do more damage in the middle phase if they are to tighten up their bowling.

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Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets may be worth monitoring given both sides posted 220-plus scores; this fixture suggests individual innings could be substantial.
  • Powerplay run-line markets at Gaddafi Stadium could be of interest: both sides cleared the ground's average of 46 powerplay runs, with Multan hitting 83 without loss.
  • Multan's recent win over Islamabad United combined with this result suggests match-winner markets may lean their way in the near term, though form lines in T20 cricket shift quickly.
  • First-innings total lines at Gaddafi Stadium carry extra context here: the 208 average was beaten comfortably by both sides, which may influence how markets price totals for future fixtures at this venue.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans

Who won the Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL match on 1 April 2026?

Multan Sultans won by 6 wickets. Chasing 226, they reached 227/4 to complete the victory at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Who was Player of the Match in Multan vs Hyderabad Kingsmen on 1 April 2026?

Sahibzada Farhan was named Player of the Match for his contribution to Multan Sultans' successful chase of 226.

What did Hyderabad Kingsmen score in their innings?

Hyderabad Kingsmen posted 225/5 after winning the toss and choosing to bat. They scored 74 in the powerplay, 90 in the middle phase and 61 at the death.

Where to watch PSL T20 matches in the UK?

PSL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check your provider's schedule for specific match times.

What is the head-to-head record between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen?

The two sides have met just once, with Multan Sultans winning. There is limited rivalry history to draw on at this stage.

What is the pitch like at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?

Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 145 T20 matches with an average first-innings score of 208. Chasing sides win around 43 per cent of the time, making it a venue that historically favours first-innings batting. Both sides surpassed the average score in this fixture, suggesting conditions on the night were conducive to high scoring.

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