Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz PSL T20 Recap 2026

Result · Pakistan Super League

Final result

Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets

Result · Pakistan Super League

RAW

Rawalpindiz

182/8

lost to

Multan Sultans

186/3

Player of the match: Faisal Akram

Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · Faisal Akram

Match preview & overview

Multan Sultans cruise to 7-wicket win as Rawalpindiz fall short in Lahore

Multan Sultans chased down 183 with 7 wickets to spare at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 6 April 2026, beating Rawalpindiz in a PSL T20 fixture that was largely settled by the halfway point of the chase. Rawalpindiz had posted 182/8 from their 20 overs after winning the toss was irrelevant; Multan won the toss themselves and chose to field. The Sultans' chase was controlled from the first over, with 58 runs coming in the powerplay for just 1 wicket. Faisal Akram was named Player of the Match.

The match was effectively decided in the middle overs. Multan accumulated 103 runs between overs 7 and 15 for only 2 wickets, a phase in which Rawalpindiz had lost 4 wickets for 76 in their innings. That contrast in middle-overs execution told the story. By the time the death overs arrived, Multan needed just 25 from the final phase and did not lose another wicket.

For Rawalpindiz, this was a fourth straight defeat in the 2026 PSL season. Their 2026 losses have come against Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi and now Multan Sultans. A total of 182 is competitive in most T20 contexts, but the failure to take wickets during Multan's middle phase exposed a bowling unit that has struggled repeatedly to turn pressure into breakthroughs.

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

Avg powerplay runs

51%

Toss-field rate

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

Sultans' middle overs were the difference

Multan Sultans scored 103 runs for just 2 wickets in the middle phase of their chase. That kind of control in overs 7–15 made the target of 183 look far more manageable than Rawalpindiz would have hoped. The death overs were a formality: 25 runs from the final phase with no wicket lost.

Angle 02

Rawalpindiz powerplay looked promising but faded

Rawalpindiz posted 52 runs from the first 6 overs, above the venue's powerplay average of 46. Four wickets in the middle overs stalled momentum, though, and the innings never fully recovered its shape despite a competitive final total of 182/8.

Angle 03

Faisal Akram named Player of the Match

Faisal Akram took the individual honours on the night. His contribution was central to Multan's comfortable passage to victory, though the team's collective batting depth made the chase look straightforward.

Angle 04

Gaddafi Stadium chase success rate tells its own story

Chasers win just 43 per cent of T20s at Gaddafi Stadium across 145 matches, so Multan's seven-wicket stroll against the historical grain was a notable result. Rawalpindiz's total of 182 was also well below the venue's average first-innings score of 208.

Angle 05

Rawalpindiz losing run continues

This defeat extended Rawalpindiz's losing sequence to four matches in the 2026 PSL season. Their opponents had posted totals successfully in each defeat, suggesting a bowling unit struggling to defend or restrict at crunch moments.

Key players

Players who decided it

Multan Sultans

Faisal Akram

The Player of the Match award confirms his influence on this specific fixture. He was central to Multan's victory and will be worth monitoring as the PSL season progresses.

Multan Sultans

Nauman Ali

A left-arm spinner with strong wicket-taking credentials, Nauman Ali adds control in the middle overs where Multan were most dominant in this match. His ability to build pressure through long spells makes him a key figure in any Sultans performance.

Career stats

Rawalpindiz

Umar Gul

With experience across formats and conditions, Umar Gul represents Rawalpindiz's best hope of creating wicket-taking moments. In a side that conceded 186 in this match, his ability to break partnerships will be tested in the games ahead.

Career stats

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 carry more interest than outright result lines given the volatility in both teams' middle orders across recent fixtures.
Phase-specific total markets could reflect the pattern here: Rawalpindiz's middle overs cost them 4 wickets for 76 runs, a trend worth tracking across their remaining games.
The chase success rate at Gaddafi Stadium sits at just 43 per cent across 145 T20 matches, which may influence how toss-outcome markets are priced in future fixtures here.
Multan's death-overs batting in this match (25 runs, 0 wickets) suggests their lower order depth could be relevant in close finishes, which markets pricing total runs may not fully account for.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans

What was the result of Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz on 6 April 2026?

Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Rawalpindiz posted 182/8 batting first, and Multan reached the target of 183 for the loss of just 3 wickets. Faisal Akram was named Player of the Match.

Where to watch PSL 2026 matches in the UK?

PSL fixtures are available in the UK via Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming through Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full subscription. Check Sky Sports' schedule for exact broadcast times, and note that evening matches in Pakistan kick off late in the UK, typically between 3pm and 4pm BST.

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

The two sides have met just once in recorded fixtures, with Multan Sultans winning that encounter. This match on 6 April 2026 is part of that limited head-to-head record.

Who won the toss and what did they decide?

Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to field. That decision proved correct as they successfully chased down Rawalpindiz's total of 182, a result that runs against the venue's historical chase success rate of 43 per cent.

How did Rawalpindiz bat in their innings against Multan Sultans?

Rawalpindiz scored 52 runs in the powerplay before losing 4 wickets for 76 runs in the middle overs, which slowed their progress considerably. They recovered somewhat at the death, adding 54 runs for 2 wickets, but their final total of 182/8 fell well short of Gaddafi Stadium's average first-innings score of 208.

What is Rawalpindiz's form going into their next PSL fixture?

Rawalpindiz have lost four matches in succession in the 2026 PSL season, with defeats against Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi and now Multan Sultans. Their next fixture will need to show significant improvement if they are to remain competitive in the tournament.

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