HYK vs RAP Today Match Prediction – Pakistan Super League 2026, 24th Match Who Will Win?

In this HYK vs RAP today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 24th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026.

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Hyderabad Kingsmen will face Rawalpindi Pindiz in the 24th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 at the National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday. Both new teams have struggled so far in this tournament, Rawalpindi are nearly out of the competition after losing all five games. In their last match against Quetta Gladiators, they lost by 61 runs,  failing to chase a target of 183 runs. Daryl Mitchell is the leading run-scorer for Rawalpindi this season with 154 runs from five innings.

On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen enter this match after registering back-to-back wins. Their fortunes have changed since Glenn Maxwell joined the team. They won their last match by six wickets against Islamabad United, successfully chasing a target of 154 runs in 18.1 overs. Captain Marnus Labuschagne is the leading run-scorer for his team with 171 runs. 

 

Also Read: PSL 2026, Match 24: HYDK vs RWP Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

HYK vs RAP Match Details

  • Match: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz, 24th Match

  • Date: 16th April 2026

  • Time: 3:00 PM IST

  • Venue: National Stadium, Karachi 

  • Live Streaming: YouTube 

HYK vs RAP Weather Report

Temperature

26°C

Rain Possibility

0%

Average 1st innings Score

175

Best Suited For

Spinners (65%)

Pitch Report - National Stadium

The wicket at the National Stadium in Karachi is well-balanced. There have been some high-scoring games, as well as matches where the bowlers have completely dominated. The average first-innings score at this venue is 175 runs.

  • Win Batting First: 29%

  • Win Bowling First: 71%

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 175

  • Average 2nd Innings: 157


HYK vs RAP Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

HYK

W, W, L, L, L

RAP

L, L, L, L, L

HYK vs RAP Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

  • HYK Wins - 0

  • RAP Wins - 0

Top Batters to Watch – HYK vs RAP

  • Marnus Labuschagne (HYK): 171 runs in this tournament 

  • Daryl Mitchell (RAP): 154 runs in this tournament 

  • Maaz Sadaqat (HYK): 146 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – HYK vs RAP

  • Mohammad Amir (RAP): 7 wickets in this tournament 

  • Mohammad Ali (HYK): 6 wickets in this tournament 

  • Riley Meredith (HYK): 5 wickets in this tournament 

HYK vs RAP Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If RAP bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 40–50

  • Predicted Total: 160–170

  • Match Result: HYK to win

Scenario 2: If HYK bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 50–55

  • Predicted Total: 185–190

  • Match Result: HYK to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

HYK

Maaz Sadaqat, Glenn Maxwell

RAP

Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

HYK

Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Perera 

RAP

Mohammad Rizwan, Yasir Khan 

HYK vs RAP Predicted Playing XIs

Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK)

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

Rawalpindi Pindiz (RAP)

Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Abdullah Fazal, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Ben Sears, Mohammad Amir.

Why Hyderabad Kingsmen is the favourite

  • Experienced squad

  • Good All-rounder options

  • Winning back-to-back matches 

HYK vs RAP Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Hyderabad Kingsmen are the favourites to win this Pakistan Super League 2026 match. Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub and Asif Mehmood are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Hyderabad Kingsmen to win 

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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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