Rawalpindi Pindiz face Multan Sultans in the 31st match of PSL 2026 at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on April 21, 2026. MUL won the first meeting between these sides in Match 14 by 7 wickets, and are overwhelming favourites to complete the double.
This is a mismatch on paper. MUL sit 3rd with 8 points (W4 L2) and are fighting for a top-two finish. Meanwhile, RAP are rooted to the bottom with 7 consecutive losses, already eliminated from playoff contention. The Pindiz became the first team knocked out of PSL 2026.
Despite the gulf in form, Pindiz have nothing to lose. Sam Billings (139 runs at SR 157) and Daryl Mitchell (124 runs at SR 153) have been consistent, while Mohammad Amir (10 wickets) leads the bowling. Against Sahibzada Farhan (249 runs, 17 sixes) and Mohammad Nawaz’s all-round brilliance, this Monday night clash could finally produce Pindiz’s elusive maiden PSL win.
RAP vs MUL 31st Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans, 31st Match |
| Date | 21 April 2026 (Monday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM PKT / 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 (Season 11) |
| Head-to-Head | MUL won first meeting (Match 14) by 7 wickets |
Dream11 Team for Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans
Weather Report for RAP vs MUL, PSL 2026 Match 31
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27-33°C during match hours |
| Sky | Clear to partly cloudy; warm Karachi evening |
| Rain Chance | Less than 5% chance of rain; no threat to the match |
| Humidity | Moderate; coastal breeze provides some relief |
| Overall | Warm evening; dew possible in second innings under lights |
This is a night match starting at 7:00 PM PKT. Dew becomes a factor in the second innings at this venue under lights, making bowling harder. As a result, the captain winning the toss will likely bowl first to chase under dew. Totals around 170-185 are competitive here.
Pitch Report for National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly; good bounce and true surface |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170-185 competitive at this venue in PSL 2026 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace gets early movement; spinners grip as match progresses |
| Toss Factor | Night game; dew makes chasing easier |
| Boundary Size | Short square boundaries; rewards aggressive batting |
The Karachi pitch has produced entertaining cricket throughout PSL 2026. The surface offers good bounce and carry for stroke play, especially in the first innings. However, as the match progresses, dew settles under lights, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball. Nawaz’s left-arm orthodox and Amir’s swing with the new ball will be key weapons in the powerplay before conditions ease for batting.
Injury Updates for RAP vs MUL, PSL 2026
Rawalpindi Pindiz: Naseem Shah remains out with a side strain. Usman Khawaja is available after being added recently. All other players including Rizwan, Mitchell, Billings, Saad Masood, and Amir (10 wickets) are fit. RAP are already eliminated but playing for pride in their final matches.
Multan Sultans: No injury concerns. MUL have strengthened their squad with Tabraiz Shamsi and Delano Potgieter available. All key players including Steve Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Josh Philippe, Ashton Turner, Mohammad Nawaz, and Arafat Minhas (8 wickets) are fit. MUL beat KAR by 11 runs (207/7) in their most recent match.
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RAP vs MUL Head-to-Head Record in PSL
These two sides met once before in PSL 2026. Multan Sultans won Match 14 by 7 wickets, with Sahibzada Farhan blazing a 27-ball fifty and Faisal Akram taking a 4-wicket haul. That dominant victory set the tone for MUL’s strong season.
MUL sit 3rd on the table with 8 points (W4 L2). Their most recent match saw them beat Karachi Kings by 11 runs, posting 207/7 (Philippe 44 off 23, Shan Masood 46 off 25, Imran Randhawa 26 off 8). The batting depth with Farhan, Smith, Philippe, Turner, and Nawaz makes them nearly impossible to bowl out cheaply.
RAP remain winless after 7 consecutive losses. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of Lahore Qalandars (210/4, Fakhar 84 off 54) where they fell 32 runs short despite Yasir Khan’s 58 off 29 and Saad Masood’s 54 off 26. The batting has shown moments of brilliance, but the bowling without Naseem Shah is simply not good enough to defend totals.
