The atmosphere at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, was electric during the 8th match of PSL 2026 between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Multan Sultans successfully chased a target of 226 runs. They scored 227/ 4 and won the match with 8 balls to spare.
Hyderabad Kingsmen batted first and posted a massive total of 225/5 against Multan Sultans. Maaz Sadaqat and Sharjeel Khan were the stars with the bat today.
Team Hyderabad Kingsmen set a massive target on 1st April 2026, reaching a huge total of 225/5 to put the Multan Sultans under immense pressure in the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan.
In the 8th fixture of HBL PSL, Hyderabad Kingsmen won the toss and elected to bat first.
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | Multan Sultans |
|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Steven Smith |
| Marnus Labuschagne (c) | Josh Philippe |
| Usman Khan | Shan Masood |
| Syed Saad Ali | Ashton Turner (c) |
| Irfan Khan | Arafat Minhas |
| Hassan Khan | Mohammad Nawaz |
| Sharjeel Khan | Peter Siddle |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Mohammad Wasim |
| Riley Meredith | Shehzad Gul |
| Mohammad Ali | Momin Qamar |
First Innings Summary
In the first innings, “Kingsmen really tried to attack with the bat,” as the commentator put it.
Powerplay Overs (1 to 6)
The openers, Saim Ayub(27/20) and Maaz Sadaqat(62/26), started the innings with great confidence. They used the pace of the ball to find boundaries across the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
By the end of the power play, Hyderabad had reached 74/1. Saim Ayub was the only batsman to get dismissed in the 5.1ˢᵗ overs.
Middle Overs (7 to 15)
During the middle phase, Maaz Sadaqat reached his half-century.
He got dismissed for 62 runs in 26 balls in the 9.3ʳᵈ overs. His contributions had set a solid base for the team to build on.
The Hyderabad Kingsmen reached 164/4 by the end of the 15th over despite losing a few wickets in quick succession. The batters kept the scoring rate above ten runs per over to stay on the beat(rhythm) of this HBL PSL fixture.
Death Overs (16 to 20)
The final five overs saw absolute carnage as Sharjeel Khan (51/26) struck several long-range sixers; he stayed an active batsman throughout the innings.
Irfan Khan joined Sharjeel in the final overs and added some late boundaries against the fast bowlers. This strong and smooth batting performance helped Hyderabad Kingsmen reach a big total of 225 for 5 in their 20 overs.
Bowling Performance
The Multan Sultans bowlers found it difficult to contain the flow of runs on a flat track. Peter Siddle was the one who provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Saim Ayub early on in the power play overs.
Mohammad Wasim conceded 37 runs in 4 overs and dismissed Usman Khan and Saad Ali (23/19) in the 11.2ⁿᵈ and 16.2ⁿᵈ overs respectively, while Mohammad Nawaz conceded 22 runs in 2 overs and dismissed the key wicket of Maaz Sadaqat in 9.3ʳᵈ overs.
However, the consistent pressure from the Hyderabad Kingsmen batters made it a tough evening for the bowling unit in the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. At one point in the first overs, the commentator commented:
“It’s not too much spin tonight, just hitting through the line.”
Second Innings Summary
The second innings saw a masterclass in power hitting as Multan Sultans made a difficult chase look very easy.
Powerplay Overs (1 to 6)
The Sultans knew they needed a fast start to stay in the game. Sahibzada Farhan (106/57) and Shan Masood (29/16) dominated the Kingsmen bowlers from the very first over.
By the end of the power play, Multan Sultans had scored 68 runs, keeping the required rate under control.
Middle Overs (7 to 15)
During the middle phase, the duo of Steven Smith (46/20) and Sahibzada Farhan (106/57) kept the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace.
Team Hyderabad Kingsmen tried to fight back by taking Smith’s wicket in the 8.1ˢᵗ over. Josh Philippe came in, scored 9 runs off 4 balls, and was dismissed in the 9.4ᵗʰ over. Shan Masood added 29 runs off 16 balls before getting out in the 13.5ᵗʰ over.
He was followed by Multan Sultans captain Ashton Turner, who scored 4 runs off 5 balls and was dismissed quickly in the 15.4ᵗʰ over. However, in the 2ⁿᵈ innings Turner bowled 3 overs in this match since 2023. And despite these wickets, Multan Sultans remained in a very strong position by the 15th over.
Death Overs (16 to 20)
The final overs were a formality as Sahibzada Farhan reached his century with a brilliant display of hitting. He struck 8 sixes in total.
Arafat Minhas joined Sahibzada Farhan and scored a quick 26 runs off just 11 balls to finish the game early.
Multan Sultans reached the target in the 19th over to seal a historic win at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Bowling Performance in Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans
The Hyderabad Kingsmen bowlers struggled to defend their massive total. Saim Ayub was the most successful bowler as he dismissed 2 batsmen, Philippe in the 9.4ᵗʰ overs, and Shan Masood in the 13.5ᵗʰ overs, and conceded 43 runs in his 3 overs.
Maheesh Theekshana and Hassan Khan also took one wicket each of Ashton Turner in 15.4ᵗʰ overs and Smith in the 8.1ˢᵗ overs respectively to try and stop the Sultans.
Conclusion
The eighth match of PSL 2026 will be remembered for a long time as one of the best chases in cricket history. For Multan Sultans, this win shows they can chase any total with their powerful batting lineup.
For Hyderabad Kingsmen, it was a tough loss even after scoring 225 runs, but it shows they have great batting power as well.
Take a look at the latest PSL points table after Match 8 to see where both teams stand.
Here, you can watch the full highlights of Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans, 8th Match of PSL ’26.
