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Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans Live Score and Updates PSL 2026: HYK have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Hyderabad Kingsmen face Multan Sultans in match No. 33 of the Pakistan Super League at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, April 22. Hyderabad come into the clash on a three-match winning streak, while Multan sit near the top of the table after an impressive campaign so far. Stay tuned for HYK vs MUL live score, HYK vs MUL live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster HYK vs MUL encounter here on NewsX.

Hyderabad Kingsmen

Hyderabad Kingsmen’s campaign has been a tale of two halves so far. Their opening four losses exposed problems in both departments, but the team has shown resilience to bounce back strongly. Under the leadership of Marnus Labuschagne, Hyderabad appear more organized and confident.

Their batting unit has started to click, with top-order contributions laying a solid platform and the middle order finishing games effectively. More importantly, the bowling attack has improved in pressure situations, defending totals and controlling the scoring rate in the middle overs.

Another win here would further boost their playoff hopes and confirm that their revival is no fluke. Hyderabad will also be eager to avenge their earlier defeat to Multan this season.

Multan Sultans

Multan Sultans have once again shown why they are considered title contenders. Five wins from seven games reflect their consistency and ability to handle different match situations. Whether setting a target or chasing, they have found ways to get the job done.

Their batting lineup has been reliable, with strong starts at the top and enough firepower in the middle order to accelerate late in the innings. The bowlers have complemented them perfectly, taking wickets regularly and keeping opposition batters under pressure.

Multan’s balanced squad is one of their biggest strengths, and they will enter this contest as favorites. However, they cannot afford complacency against a Hyderabad side carrying momentum.

Pitch Report

The National Stadium in Karachi is expected to offer a balanced wicket, giving opportunities to both batters and bowlers. Early in the innings, seamers could get some movement with the new ball, especially under lights.

Batters who spend time at the crease should enjoy better conditions as the match progresses. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, assess conditions, and chase later. Keeping wickets in hand will be crucial, as stroke-making usually becomes easier during the middle and death overs.

With both teams in strong form, fans can expect an entertaining and closely fought PSL showdown in Karachi.

Live Updates

22:03 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: HYK 48/1 After 5 Overs

Peter Siddle was introduced in the fourth over, but Hyderabad Kingsmen capitalised immediately. Marnus Labuschagne attacked with three boundaries and also benefited from a no-ball as 17 runs came from the over. Hyderabad raced to 38/1 after 4 overs, with Labuschagne moving to 24 off 12 balls and Saim Ayub on 4.

Mohammad Imran Randhawa returned in the fifth over, but Labuschagne continued the charge. He struck two more boundaries, including a clever reverse-scoop to finish the over in style. Multan also reviewed an LBW appeal, but it stayed with the umpire’s call. Hyderabad reached 48/1 after 5 overs, with Labuschagne unbeaten on 33 off 17 balls, while Ayub was 5 off 9.

21:51 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: HYK 21/1 After 3 Overs

Hyderabad Kingsmen made an aggressive start to the chase, reaching 12/0 after 1 over. Maaz Sadaqat set the tone early with a six over point, while Marnus Labuschagne also found the boundary.

Muhammad Ismail struck in the second over to give Multan Sultans an early breakthrough, dismissing Sadaqat for 7 off 5 balls. However, Labuschagne responded with a crisp four as Hyderabad moved to 19/1 after 2 overs.

The third over was much tighter, with Mohammad Imran Randhawa conceding only two runs. Hyderabad reached 21/1 after 3 overs, with Labuschagne unbeaten on 10 off 7 balls and Saim Ayub on 2 off 6.

21:38 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: MUL 213/7 After 20 Overs

Multan Sultans resumed strongly after the timeout and kept the scoreboard moving. Glenn Maxwell’s first over went for eight runs as the openers rotated strike well, taking the total to 114/0 after 11 overs, with Steven Smith on 57 and Sahibzada Farhan on 52. Hassan Khan followed with a tidy over worth six runs, but Multan still advanced to 120/0 after 12 overs.

The breakthrough finally came in the 13th over when Maxwell struck after being hit for two sixes by Farhan. The opener departed for a superb 66 off 43 balls, ending a massive opening stand. However, Smith continued the charge and Multan moved to 138/1 after 13 overs.

Mohammad Ali returned but Smith stayed aggressive, smashing boundaries to guide Multan to 145/1 after 14 overs. Hassan Khan then kept things relatively quiet in the 15th over, though Smith’s classy strokeplay ensured the score reached 154/1.

The biggest over of the innings came next as Hunain Shah was taken apart for 28 runs. Steven Smith unleashed a brutal assault with four boundaries and two sixes, bringing up a sensational century in the process. Multan rocketed to 182/1 after 16 overs, with Smith unbeaten on 105.

Hyderabad responded in the 17th over when Hassan Khan dismissed Smith for a magnificent 106 off 50 balls, an innings packed with boundaries and sixes. Multan still moved to 188/2 as Josh Philippe and the incoming batters kept the runs flowing.

Mohammad Ali bowled a disciplined 18th over, removing Shan Masood and conceding only six runs as Multan reached 194/3. In the 19th over, Hunain Shah picked up Arafat Minhas, but Philippe counterattacked with boundaries and Multan advanced to 204/4.

Akif Javed then delivered a dramatic final over. Ashton Turner was bowled first ball, Randhawa struck two boundaries, but Javed returned to dismiss Josh Philippe and Mohammad Nawaz off successive deliveries. Despite losing three wickets in the over, Multan Sultans finished on a commanding 213/7 in 20 overs.

20:22 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: MUL 106/0 After 10 Overs

Multan Sultans continued their dominant start and moved to 26/0 after 4 overs, with Steven Smith smashing a huge six off Hunain Shah, while Sahibzada Farhan played steadily. They accelerated brilliantly in the fifth over, reaching 44/0 after 5 overs, as Akif Javed conceded 18 runs with Farhan striking two boundaries and Smith also finding the fence. The momentum stayed with the batters in the sixth over as Multan advanced to 56/0, with Smith punishing Hunain Shah through back-to-back boundaries.

Spin was introduced in the seventh over, but it did little to slow the scoring as Multan progressed to 64/0, with Farhan cutting one away for four and rotating strike well. A quieter eighth over from Hassan Khan still saw the score move to 71/0, with Smith sweeping for a boundary. The real assault came in the ninth over when Saim Ayub was taken apart for 20 runs, pushing Multan to 91/0. Smith launched two sixes, while Farhan added another maximum in a brutal over.

The fireworks continued in the tenth over as Multan surged to 106/0, with both openers bringing up outstanding half-centuries. Steven Smith reached his fifty in just 26 balls with a towering six, while Sahibzada Farhan also completed his fifty off 34 deliveries with a single. At the end of 10 overs, Smith was unbeaten on 51, while Farhan was not out on 50, giving Multan complete control.

19:52 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

HYK vs MUL PSL 2026 Live Updates: MUL 18/0 After 3 Overs

Multan Sultans continued steadily, reaching 18/0 after 3 overs. Sahibzada Farhan provided the highlight by smashing Mohammad Ali for a six over midwicket and moved to 16 off 15 balls. Steven Smith rotated strike and is on 1 off 3.

19:44 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: MUL 11/0 After 2 Overs

Multan Sultans moved to 11/0 after 2 overs as they added seven runs from Akif Javed’s first over. Sahibzada Farhan looked positive despite taking a painful blow on the knee, finishing on 10 off 11 balls with a boundary. Steven Smith has faced one ball and remains 0 off 1.

19:36 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live Updates: MUL 4/0 After 1 Over

Multan Sultans began cautiously in the chase, reaching 4/0 after 1 over against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Mohammad Ali delivered a tidy opening over, giving away just four runs, including a wide. Sahibzada Farhan moved to 3 off 6 balls, while Steven Smith is yet to score.

19:28 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: About Time...

The players have taken the field and we are just moments away from the start of the match.

19:20 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

HYK vs MUL Live Score PSL 2026 Updates: Visuals From The Ground...

Snaps from the toss!

19:14 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans Live: Turner at the Toss!

Turner Speaks: We’re professional cricketers – we like playing cricket (two games in two days). We know it’s a challenge that we’ll come up against at some point (batting first). We’re continuing to learn and improve our skills. One change, we’re going in with an extra seamer.

19:12 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live Score: Labuschagne At The Toss

Labuschagne At Toss: Going to have a bowl. Looks a beautiful wicket and always feels like it gets better in the night. We had some good rhythm and momentum. Don’t think that’s stopped with the break. It’s just about executing well. One change.

19:11 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans Live Score and Updates PSL 2026: MUL Playing XI

Multan Sultans (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner(c), Josh Philippe(w), Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail

19:10 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Updates: HYK Playing XI

Hyderabad Kingsmen (Playing XI): Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne(c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan(w), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed

19:09 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live Score: Toss Update

Hyderabad Kingsmen have won the toss and opted to bowl first.

18:40 (IST) 22 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Live: Hello and Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the PSL 2026 match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans!