Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report, Weather Report For Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Eliminator, PSL 2026

Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Pitch and Weather Report [Source: AFP]

The PSL 2026 is in the final stages, and we are closer to getting the champion for the first-ever 8-team edition. Following the Qualifier, the Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen will take on each other at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on April 29 at 7:30 PM.

The Multan Sultans, who had a topsy-turvy campaign, won 6 matches and lost out on the top-2 finish on the final day of the league stage. On the other hand, the Hyderabad Kingsmen, who lost all of their first four matches, bounced back and won 5 of their next 6 matches to finish 4th.

As the number 3 and 4 sides eye a spot in the Eliminator 2, we take a look at the conditions on offer in Lahore.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report for Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen- PSL 2026, Eliminator

(Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore PSL stats)

Ahead of the PSL 2026 Eliminator, 83 matches have been played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The honours have been almost even with 41 wins for the teams batting first and 39 wins for teams batting second. There has been only one match, which was decided in the Super Over.

It has been a belter to bat in the last few years, with the average scores climbing up with every game. The pacers have had a better record at the venue, with 64.64 per cent wickets, as opposed to 32.05 per cent scalps for the spinners.

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Lahore Weather Report for Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen- Eliminator, PSL 2026

According to Accuweather, the temperature is forecasted to be 23°C at night, which will be pleasant, considering the 36°C during the daytime. The 37 per cent cloud cover is likely to assist the new ball bowlers in the powerplay, but wouldn't have a long-term effect on the match.

The ENE 13 km/hr wind is not expected to have any influence on the match, alongside a 2 per cent probability of rain. It will be a pleasant experience for the players.

Conclusion

Both Multan Sultans and the Hyderabad Kingsmen have played some entertaining cricket in phases this season, with the Sultans having a slightly better campaign. However, with the way the Kingsmen bounced back in the second half of the competition, they will be riding on the momentum.

Overall, looking at the records at the Lahore strip, the batters are expected to have an upper hand once again and looking at this season's record of 5 wins in 18 matches while batting first, the team winning the toss is expected to field first.

The weather will be pleasant, and a complete 40-over contest is expected to run smoothly. All things considered, fans can expect an exciting game of cricket, which would be worthy of a knockout. The winner of this clash will face the loser of Qualifer between Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United.

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