MUL vs HYK Dream11 Prediction: Match 8, PSL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – Pakistan Super League 2026
Match Preview
Multan Sultans set to face Hyderabad Kingsmen in the 8th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL) at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, on Wednesday, April 1. In the 8th match of the PSL 2026, Multan Sultans (MUL) will take on Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK). Multan Sultans have started this season with a win. They won the last match comfortably by 5 wickets against Islamabad United. United came to bat first, scoring 171 runs, which Multan Sultans chased down in 18.4 overs. Josh Philippe batted brilliantly for Multan, scoring 55 runs in 35 balls, while captain Ashton Turner played an innings of 43 runs. Momin Qamar bowled brilliantly as he took three wickets for 24 runs in three overs. On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen did perform well in the previous game, suffering a 40-run defeat against Quetta. Batting first, Quetta posted a total of 174 runs, while Hyderabad scored just 134 runs in response. Irfan Khan emerged as the top scorer for Hyderabad with 33 runs off 25 deliveries. Among the bowlers, Riley Meredith performed well and took three wickets. At the same time, Maheesh Theekshana and Akif Javed picked up two wickets each. Overall, Hyderabad performed well in the batting department in both games. So they must improve their batting strategy.
Match Information
Match: Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Match 8
Series: Pakistan Super League 2026
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is considered to be a batting-friendly surface. The surface generally encourages high-scoring matches, with an average first-innings score of around 178 runs. Batsmen typically find it favourable for aggressive shot-making, allowing for easier scoring. However, the pitch can occasionally pose challenges, as it offers good bounce and pace, maintaining a competitive balance between bat and ball. Average 1st Innings Score: 178 Pitch Condition: Average
Weather Report
Conditions: Clear
Probable Playing XI
Multan Sultans
Sahibzada Farhan Steve Smith Shan Masood AJ Turner (C) Arafat Minhas Momin Qamar Mohammad Nawaz Shehzad Gul JR Philippe PM Siddle Mohammad Wasim Bench: Awaiz Zafar, Lachlan Shaw, D Potgieter, T Shamsi, Muhammad Shehzad, Arshad Iqbal, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Imran, Atizaz Habib Khan
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Riley Meredith Saim Ayub Marnus Labuschagne (C) Usman Khan Syed Saad Irfan Khan Maaz Sadaqat Hammad Azam Hassan Khan M Theekshana Akif Javed Bench: Sharjeel Khan, Hunain Shah, K Perera, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Ali, Rizwan Mehmood, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Asif Mehmood, Ahmed Hussain, GJ Maxwell
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Josh Philippe (MUL)
Josh Philippe is a brilliant T20 batter and performed outstandingly recently. He has scored 55 runs with a strike rate of 157 in the previous PSL games. He is a key player for the Sultans this season.
Saim Ayub (HYK)
Saim Ayub is an excellent all-rounder who has consistently performed well in recent times. He also scored 999 runs and took 14 wickets in the 42 PSL games. He has the ability to perform well this season.
Top Picks
Riley Meredith (HYK)
Riley Meredith has performed exceptionally well in the last game, as he has taken three wickets. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Steve Smith (MUL)
Steve Smith is a good T20 batter and also performed well in the last BBL. He has scored 31 runs off just 23 balls in the previous game against Islamabad United. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Multan Sultans this season.
Budget Picks
Marnus Labuschagne (HYK)
Labuschagne is an excellent batter. He has scored 1430 runs and taken 40 wickets in the 61 T20I games. He can definitely perform well this season for Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Ashton Turner (MUL)
Ashton Turner is an experienced T20 batter. He has scored 43 runs in the previous PSL game against Islamabad.
Players to Avoid
Shan Masood (MUL) Sharjeel Khan (HYK)
Mega League
Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe
Batters: Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner, Sahibzada Farhan, Momin Qamar
All-Rounders: Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Nawaz Bowlers:
Head-to-Head
Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe
Batters: Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner, Sahibzada Farhan, Momin Qamar
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Akif Javed
Match Prediction
Winner: Multan Sultans
FAQs
1. Who is the captain of Multan Sultans in PSL 2026?
Ashton Turner is captaining Multan Sultans this season.
2. Who is the captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen?
Marnus Labuschagne is leading Hyderabad Kingsmen in the 2026 PSL.
3. What is the pitch condition at Gaddafi Stadium for MUL vs HYK?
The pitch is batting-friendly and supports high-scoring games. The average first innings score is expected around 178 runs.
4. How did both teams perform in their recent PSL 2026 matches?
Multan Sultans won their previous match by 5 wickets against Islamabad United, while Hyderabad Kingsmen lost by 40 runs to Quetta Gladiators.
5. Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the MUL vs HYK Dream11 team?
Josh Philippe and Saim Ayub are strong captaincy options. Steve Smith, Ashton Turner, Riley Meredith, and Mohammad Nawaz are excellent vice-captain choices for Grand League and Head-to-Head contests.
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