Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans Prediction, Playing XIs- Who Will Win PSL 2026, Match 31?

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The Rawalpindiz will face the Multan Sultans in the evening match of the double header on April 21, at the National Stadium, Karachi, at 7:30 PM (IST).

Having played 7 matches so far, the Mohammad Rizwan-led Rawalpindiz outfit remains in the pursuit of their first-ever win in the PSL after they became the new team in the league in PSL 2026. On the other hand, the Multan Sultans are sitting comfortably at number 2 in the table, eyeing a playoff spot as the fag-end of the league phase commences.

As the two sides collide on Tuesday evening, here’s a look at what to expect from the match in Karachi.

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans current form (last 5 matches)

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans player battles

Steve Smith vs Mohammad Amir

Smith has been in some hot and cold form in PSL 2026, with 175 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 140, and he would like to get some momentum before heading into the playoffs. He will be up against Mohammad Amir, who has picked up 10 wickets in 7 innings so far. The winner of this powerplay battle will put the winner significantly ahead in the contest.

Sam Billings vs Mohammad Nawaz

Sam Billings has scored 173 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 145.37 in PSL 2026 so far. In a torrid season, he has been among the only few positives for the Rawalpindiz. He will face the left-arm orthodox of Mohammad Nawaz in the middle overs, and as a positive match-up from Nawaz’s perspective, this will be an intriguing battle to watch.

Shan Masood vs Cole McConchie

Shan Masood has been in brilliant form in PSL 2026, and he has scored 233 runs in 7 innings, striking at 180.62 at an average of 46.60. In the middle overs, he will be instrumental for the Sultans to score high on the evening. He will be against the off-spin of Cole McConchie, who has been impressive over the past couple of months in the subcontinent.

This middle-overs battle could decide the momentum of the match in Karachi.

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Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans

Sam Billings scored 56* (34) in the only innings played against the Sultans. He had a strike rate of 164.70

Most wickets for Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans

Mohammad Amir picked 2/32 in 3 overs bowled in their last encounter against Multan Sultans as the highest wicket-taker for the Rawalpindiz.

Most runs for Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz

The in-form Sahibzada Farhan scored 68(38) when the two teams last met in PSL 2026. He scored four fours and five sixes on the day.

Most wickets for Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz

Faisal Akram picked 4/31 in his solitary appearance against the Rawalpindiz in PSL 2026.

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans toss prediction

In 15 PSL 2026 matches played at the venue in Karachi, 7 have been won batting first, while 8 have ended in successful chases. The average first innings total is between 175 and 180, and looking at the recent matches, the team winning the toss would prefer batting first on the night.

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 65/1

Final score – 176/5

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 52/2

Final score – 158/9

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans top players prediction

Rawalpindiz top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell

Probable best bowlers

Mohammad Amir, Cole McConchie

Multan Sultans top players prediction

Probable best batters

Shaan Masood, Ashton Turner

Probable best bowlers

Mohammad Wasim, Peter Siddle

Who will hit the most sixes in Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026, Match 31?

Ashton Turner

Who will score the most fours in Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026, Match 31?

Josh Philippe

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans match winner prediction: Who will win PSL 2026, Match 31?

The two teams are coming into the match with contrasting runs of form. Rawalpindiz current situation doesn’t give away much positivity to the fans and experts, while there is a playoff spot at stake for the Multan Sultans. Considering all things, the Multan Sultans are the more likely winners of this match.

Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans Playing XI prediction

Rawalpindiz predicted XI vs Multan Sultans- Shahzaib Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Razaullah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi.

Multan Sultans predicted XI vs Rawalpindiz- Awais Zafar, Steve Smith, Josh Phillippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohmmad Imran, Mohammad Wasim, Peter Siddle, Momin Qamar.

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