The 31st match of Pakistan Super League Season 11 features an important clash between Multan Sultans and Rawalpindiz at the National Stadium, Karachi. Multan are firmly in playoff contention, while Rawalpindiz are already out of the race and playing for pride.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz |
| Match Number | 31 |
| Tournament | PSL 11 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM PKT |
| Format | T20 |
Multan Sultans Squad
| # | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Ashton Turner (c) | Middle-Order Batter |
| 2 | Arafat Minhas | Bowler |
| 3 | Arshad Iqbal | Bowler |
| 4 | Atizaz Habib Khan | Allrounder |
| 5 | Awais Zafar | Middle-Order Batter |
| 6 | Faisal Akram | Bowler |
| 7 | Mohammad Imran | Allrounder |
| 8 | Mohammad Nawaz | Allrounder |
| 9 | Mohammad Wasim | Bowler |
| 10 | Momin Qamar | Bowler |
| 11 | Muhammad Ismail | Bowler |
| 12 | Muhammad Shahzad | Batting Allrounder |
| 13 | Josh Philippe | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 14 | Delano Potgieter | Middle-Order Batter |
| 15 | Sahibzada Farhan | Middle-Order Batter |
| 16 | Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler |
| 17 | Shan Masood | Opening Batter |
| 18 | Lachlan Shaw | Middle-Order Batter |
| 19 | Shehzad Gul | Bowler |
| 20 | Peter Siddle | Bowler |
| 21 | Steven Smith | Top-Order Batter |
Rawalpindiz Squad
| # | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Mohammad Rizwan (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 2 | Abdullah Fazal | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Amad Butt | Bowling Allrounder |
| 4 | Asif Afridi | Bowling Allrounder |
| 5 | Sam Billings | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 6 | Fawad Ali | Bowler |
| 7 | Dian Forrester | Batting Allrounder |
| 8 | Jalat Khan | Bowler |
| 9 | Kamran Ghulam | Allrounder |
| 10 | Usman Khawaja | Top-Order Batter |
| 11 | Cole McConchie | Allrounder |
| 12 | Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder |
| 13 | Mohammad Amir | Bowler |
| 14 | Mohammad Amir Khan | Bowler |
| 15 | Mubasir Khan | Allrounder |
| 16 | Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| 17 | Razaullah | Bowler |
| 18 | Rishad Hossain | Allrounder |
| 19 | Saad Masood | Allrounder |
| 20 | Ben Sears | Bowler |
| 21 | Shahzaib Khan | Opening Batter |
| 22 | Yasir Khan | Top-Order Batter |
Captains Overview
- Multan Sultans: Ashton Turner is a tactical and aggressive leader known for his sharp decision-making, middle-order stability, and ability to control pressure situations with smart batting and field placements.
- Rawalpindiz: Mohammad Rizwan is a calm and consistent wicketkeeper-batter who leads from the front, known for anchoring innings and bringing stability to the top order despite team struggles this season.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Multan Sultans Wins | Rawalpindiz Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Multan Sultans have a perfect record in this fixture so far in PSL 11.
Key Players to Watch
Multan Sultans
- Sahibzada Farhan – In excellent touch this season, consistently giving quick starts at the top with an aggressive strike rate and solid run accumulation.
- Shan Masood – Experienced top-order batter providing stability and anchoring innings with controlled, responsible batting.
- Arafat Minhas – Emerging bowling talent who has impressed with key breakthroughs and economical spells in recent matches.
- Peter Siddle – Veteran pacer bringing control and experience, especially effective in building pressure during middle overs.
Rawalpindiz
- Yasir Khan – One of the more consistent batters in the lineup, showing intent and ability to play impactful knocks under pressure.
- Sam Billings – Reliable middle-order option, known for stabilizing innings and accelerating when needed.
- Mohammad Amir – Leading fast bowler delivering early breakthroughs, though support from the rest of the attack has been inconsistent.
- Ben Sears – Pace bowler capable of generating speed and bounce, providing wicket-taking options in key phases.
Which Team Looks Stronger?
Multan Sultans
- Strong batting lineup with in-form top order
- Balanced bowling attack performing in all phases
- Better momentum and consistency throughout the season
Rawalpindiz
- Winless season so far
- Batting collapses under pressure
- Bowling unit unable to defend totals consistently
Based on current form, Multan Sultans clearly hold the upper hand.
Match Prediction
Multan Sultans enter this match as strong favourites due to:
- Better overall form
- More stable batting lineup
- Stronger bowling consistency
Multan Sultans are favourites to win the match on the other hand, Rawalpindiz will need an exceptional all-round performance to cause an upset.
