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In Eliminator 1 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026), Multan Sultans will be going up against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, April 29.

The team that loses this match will be eliminated from this year’s tournament.

MS vs HK match preview

Two teams with two different stories come into this high-profile clash. Multan Sultans, who were running on a high note for most of the tournament, slipped from a qualifier spot after losing their last two games. They now face a do-or-die contest.

Led by Ashton Turner, they boast some of the prominent names in world cricket like Steven Smith and Sahibzada Farhan. Their batting lineup looks strong enough to challenge any bowling attack on any given day. In the bowling department, they have the experience of Mohammad Wasim Jr and veteran pacer Peter Siddle, both of whom have delivered consistently.

On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen have a very interesting story. In their inaugural season, the side once looked like slipping out of the tournament, but they turned things around brilliantly, winning five of their last six matches to qualify for the top four with a healthy run rate.

Led by Marnus Labuschagne, they have been boosted by the arrival of Glenn Maxwell, who can change the game single-handedly. In the bowling department, Mohammad Ali has been phenomenal with the ball. Hyderabad Kingsmen look like a confident unit heading into this clash.

MS vs HK head-to-head record

  • Matches Played: 2
  • Multan Sultans won: 1
  • Hyderabad Kingsmen won: 1

MS vs HK key players

Steven Smith – Smith brings massive experience and is coming off a century in the recent game. His form will be crucial for Multan Sultans.

Marnus Labuschagne – Known for his Test batting, he has shown great touch in this tournament with 274 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of around 130. He will need to anchor the innings again.

Mohammad Nawaz – The all-rounder adds balance with both bat and ball. He can deliver key spells and contribute valuable runs down the order.

Peter Siddle – The veteran pacer has taken 13 wickets so far and has maintained excellent control, even at the age of 42.

MS vs HK playing XI

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

MS vs HK match prediction

Both sides have plenty of match-winners. Multan Sultans have been clinical throughout the tournament apart from their recent slip, while Hyderabad Kingsmen have shown their ability to turn things around quickly.

However, given Multan Sultans’ strong batting lineup, they look slightly ahead in this contest.

Prediction: Multan Sultans to win the match

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