MS vs HYDK, PSL 2026 Eliminator 1: Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Multan Sultans to take on Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 2026 Eliminator 1 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This is a knockout match, so the losing team will be out.

Multan Sultans finished 3rd with 6 wins from 10 matches. They lost to Hyderabad in their last match and will want to win this time. Their season has been up and down, but they still reached the playoffs. Players such as Steven Smith and Sahibzada Farhan will be crucial for them.

Hyderabad Kingsmen started poorly but came up strong in the latter part of the league stage. They performed well to get into the playoffs and arrive with good momentum. Glenn Maxwell has been pivotal in their recovery. They will try to continue this form and win this match.

MS vs HYDK: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 2
Multan Sultans Won: 1
Hyderabad Kingsmen Won: 1
No Results: 0

MS vs HYDK: Pitch Report

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has become a lively venue in this PSL season. Most matches here have been high-scoring. However, bowlers who bowl with discipline and keep a good line and length have also found some help from the pitch and taken important wickets at the right time.

MS vs HYDK: Predicted Playing XIs

Multan Sultans (MS):

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram

Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYDK):

Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed