The Rawalpindi Pindiz are fighting for their tournament survival as they take on the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in Match 24 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League. The two debutant teams will face off on Thursday afternoon at the National Stadium in Karachi. Both teams are making their first appearance in the PSL this season, but their campaigns could not have been more different.
Hyderabad had a very difficult start to their first PSL season, losing their opening four games in a row. However, the team has turned things around well and comes into this match on the back of two consecutive wins. Captain Marnus Labuschagne has led from the front as the team’s leading run-scorer, and the bowling attack has performed reasonably well.
The Rawalpindi Pindiz, unfortunately, have endured a nightmare debut season. They have lost all five of their matches and sit at the bottom of the points table with the worst net run rate in the tournament. Despite having big names like Mohammad Rizwan, Daryl Mitchell, and Sam Billings, the team has not performed as a unit. Their bowling has been a major problem all season, with the spin department being the weakest in the tournament.
With five losses from five matches, the Rawalpindi Pindiz have easily been the worst team of the PSL this season. A loss here will essentially end their season. Hyderabad, on the other hand, has momentum and a more balanced squad.
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HHK vs RP Match Details
| Match | Pakistan Super League 2026, 24th Match |
| Date | Thursday, 16 April 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming (TV) | PAK: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports, BAN: T Sports, UAE: OSN Sports and Tapmad |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | FanCode |
HHK vs RP Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen
Hyderabad’s recent form reads L, L, L, W, W, with two consecutive wins after four opening losses. Their key strength is momentum and a reliable top order. Captain Marnus Labuschagne is the leading run-scorer for the team this season, with a solid average of over 34 across six innings. He has scored at least 22 runs in five of his last six matches, including a half-century in his most recent outing. Saim Ayub has contributed well coming in at number three. The pace trio of Mohammad Ali, Hunain Shah, and Asif Mehmood have shared 14 wickets. Their concern is middle-order consistency players like Kusal Perera, Usman Khan, and Glenn Maxwell need to step up. The psychological edge is momentum, they have turned their season around.
Rawalpindi Pindiz
Rawalpindi’s recent form reads L, L, L, L, L, with five consecutive losses to start their PSL campaign. Their key strength is individual brilliance. Daryl Mitchell is the leading run-scorer and has also contributed with three wickets. Mohammad Amir leads the wicket charts with seven wickets. Sam Billings has played some decent knocks. Their concern is collective failure, the team has not performed as a unit. The spin bowling department is noticeably weaker than Hyderabad’s, with Mubasir Khan and Asif Afridi taking just one wicket each. Their psychological challenge is overcoming a winless start and avoiding elimination.
HHK vs RP Probable Playing XI
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Probable XI-
Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali.
Rawalpindi Pindiz Probable XI-
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khawaja, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Ben Sears, Mohammad Amir.
HHK vs RP Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first-ever PSL meeting between the Hyderabad Kingsmen and the Rawalpindi Pindiz. Both teams are making their debut in the PSL this season.
HHK vs RP Pitch Report
The Karachi pitch is dry and has a lot of cracks and footprints from several matches already played here this week. This makes it a very good surface for spinners, who will get plenty of grip and turn. Batters can still score well once they get settled, but they must respect each delivery carefully and focus on rotating the strike. A score of around 185 to 190 runs is a par score at this venue.
HHK vs RP Weather Report
The weather will be slightly cloudy with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius. A strong breeze is expected, which may help the faster bowlers get some swing with the new ball. No rain is forecast.
HHK vs RP Toss Prediction
In all eight matches played at this venue this season, the team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first. We fully expect that trend to continue on Thursday. The chasing team has a significant advantage on this surface.
HHK vs RP Match Prediction
This is a clash between a team with momentum and a team fighting for survival.
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have turned their season around with two consecutive wins after four opening losses. Marnus Labuschagne is in good form and is the leading run-scorer. The pace attack has shared 14 wickets between them. Their bowling attack is more balanced than Rawalpindi’s, especially in the spin department. They have momentum and confidence.
Rawalpindi Pindiz have individual match-winners like Mohammad Rizwan, Daryl Mitchell, and Sam Billings. Mohammad Amir leads the wicket charts with seven wickets. They are fighting for survival, a loss here will essentially end their season. But they have lost all five matches and have the worst net run rate in the tournament.
The key battle will be Rawalpindi’s batting against Hyderabad’s spin attack. The Karachi pitch is dry and offers plenty of grip and turn for spinners. Rawalpindi’s spin department is the weakest in the tournament, but Hyderabad’s spinners could exploit these conditions. If Hyderabad’s bowlers can restrict Rizwan and Mitchell early, Rawalpindi’s fragile middle order could collapse.
Expect Hyderabad’s superior form, more balanced attack, and momentum to prove decisive.
We predict that the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen will win this match.
HHK vs RP Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper– Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan
- Batters– Marnus Labuschagne, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings
- All–rounders– Glenn Maxwell, Saim Ayub, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers– Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ali, Ben Sears
Captain (C) Pick- Marnus Labuschagne.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Mohammad Rizwan.
