MUL vs HYK Today Match Prediction – Pakistan Super League 2026, 8th Match Who Will Win?

In this MUL vs HYK today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 8th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026

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The 8th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will be contested between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 1. Multan Sultans had a strong start to the tournament, winning their opening match by five wickets against Islamabad United, successfully chasing a target of 172 runs in 18.4 overs. Josh Philippe was the standout performer for Multan, scoring 55 runs off 35 balls and helping his team to chase the target.

On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen lost both matches and currently occupy the bottom position in the points table. They lost their previous match by 40 runs against Quetta Gladiators, failing to chase the target of 175 runs.

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MUL vs HYK Match Details 

  • Match: Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, 8th Match

  • Date: 1st April 2026

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

  • Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

  • Live Streaming: YouTube 

MUL vs HYK Weather Report

Temperature

27°C

Rain Possibility

1%

Average 1st innings Score

177

Best Suited For

Spinners (60%)

Pitch Report - Gaddafi Stadium

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is generally a good match for batters, with enough bounce to allow fast bowlers to generate momentum while also giving batters a fair chance to score. The surface slows down as the match progresses.

  • Win Batting First: 53%

  • Win Bowling First: 47%

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 177

  • Average 2nd Innings: 154

MUL vs HYK Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

MUL

W, L, L, W, L

HYK

L, L,

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

  • MUL Wins - 0

  • HYK Wins - 0

Top Batters to Watch – MUL vs HYK

  • Josh Philippe (MUL): 55 runs in this tournament 

  • Marnus Labuschagne (HYK): 49 runs in this tournament 

  • Hassan Khan (HYK): 45 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MUL vs HYK

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

  • Momin Qamar (MUL): 3 wickets in this tournament 

  • Maheesh Theekshana (HYK): 2 wickets in this tournament 

MUL vs HYK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If HYK bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 40–46

  • Predicted Total: 145–160

  • Match Result: MUL to win

Scenario 2: If MUL bats first

  • Powerplay Score: 50–55

  • Predicted Total: 170–180

  • Match Result: MUL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

MUL

Steven Smith, Josh Philippe

HYK

Saim Ayub, Usman Khan

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

MUL

Shan Masood, Ashton Turner 

HYK

Marnus Labuschagne, Hassan Khan 

MUL vs HYK Predicted Playing XIs

Multan Sultans (MUL)

Shan Masood, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner, Josh Philippe, Salman Mirza, Peter Siddle, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Arafat Minhas, Shehzad Gul.

Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK)

Akif Javed, Marnus Labuschagne, Saim Ayub, Riley Meredith, Irfan Khan, Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Hammad Azam, Saad Ali, Hassan Khan, Maheesh Theekshana.

Why Multan Sultans is the favourite

  • Steven Smith displayed excellent form 

  • Explosive top-order

  • Chase 170+ targets in the last match 

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

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Multan Sultans are the favourites to win this Pakistan Super League 2026 match. Shan Masood, Steven Smith and Josh Philippe are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Multan Sultans 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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