set for 16th In the twenty-fourth match of April at 7:30 PM IST, Hyderabad Kingsmen will take on Rawalpindi at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Get the best HYK vs RAP Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI and match information for 24.th PSL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
HYK vs RAP Match Preview:
Match 24 of Pakistan Super League 2026 will see Hyderabad Kingsmen take on Rawalpindi for the first time, and hence, this encounter will introduce a new rivalry in the tournament.
Hyderabad Kingsmen are currently in sixth positionth Position in the points table after playing six matches, where they have won two and lost four. Meanwhile, Rawalpindiz will remain at the bottom in 8th positionth place, as they remain winless after five matches, and as a result, they will look to open their account.
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Hyderabad Kingsmen will go into this match with confidence after defeating Islamabad United by 6 wickets in their previous match. Marnus Labuschagne will lead from the front with an unbeaten 61 off 53 balls, while Asif Mahmood will deliver an excellent bowling performance with figures of 4 for 18. On the other hand, Rawalpindiz will be coming into this match after a heavy 61-run defeat to Quetta Gladiators, where Riley Rossouw will score 53 runs for the opponent, while Ben Sears will take 3 wickets for Rawalpindiz.
Since both the teams will be facing each other for the first time in this format, they will be aiming to leave a strong impression. Hence, Hyderabad Kingsmen will look to maintain their momentum while Rawalpindi will aim to bounce back and get their first win of the season.
HYK vs RAP head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Hyderabad Kingsman |
0 |
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Rawalpindies |
0 |
HYK vs RAP Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
31°C |
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weather forecast |
overcast |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
170 |
Records of chasing teams:
HYK vs RAP Playing 11 (Expected):
Hyderabad Kingsmen Playing 11:
1) Saim Ayub
2) Maaz Sadaqat
3) Sharjeel Khan
4) Usman Khan
5) Marnus Labuschagne
6) Kusal Perera
7)Glenn Maxwell
8) Muhammad Irfan Khan
9) Hasan Khan
10) Asif Mahmood
11) Mohammad Ali
rawalpindiz playing 11: :
1) Mohammad Rizwan
2) Usman Khawaja
3) Yasir Khan
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Sam Billings
6) Abdullah Fazal
7) Saad Masood
8) Mubasir Khan
9) Asif Afridi
10) Ben Sears
11) Mohammad Aamir
HYK vs RAP Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Marnus Labuschagne – The right-handed top-order batsman and captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen has scored 171 runs in 6 matches, including a highest score of 61 with consistent batting. |
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Saim Ayub – The explosive left-handed opening batsman and right-handed off-break all-rounder for Hyderabad Kingsmen has scored 107 runs in 6 matches while maintaining a strike rate of 125.88. |
Raises up:
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Mohammad Rizwan – The right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman representing Rawalpindi remains the key anchor of the top-order who is expected to make significant contributions despite his absence from the current statistical record. |
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Daryl Mitchell – The reliable right-handed batting all-rounder for Rawalpindi has scored 154 runs in 5 matches, including a strong strike rate of 65 and a strike rate of 136.28. |
Budget Selection:
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Kusal Perera – The aggressive left-handed top-order batsman plays a key attacking role for Hyderabad Kingsmen, providing significant pace despite updated total figures unavailable. |
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Usman Khawaja – The brilliant left-handed opening batsman has played 1 match for Rawalpindi, scoring 7 runs while showing intent at a strike rate of 140.00. |
HYK vs RAP PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Sam Ayub and Marnus Labuschagne |
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vice captain |
Daryl Mitchell and Mohammad Rizwan |
HYK vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan
- Batsmen- Marnus Labuschagne, Yasir Khan
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Daryl Mitchell (Vice Captain), Hasan Khan, Sam Ayub ©, Maaz Sadaqat
- Bowler- Mohammad Aamir
HYK vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Kusal Perera, Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan (Vice-captain)
- Batsmen – Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne ©
- All-rounders- Glenn Maxwell, Daryl Mitchell, Hasan Khan, Sam Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat
- Bowler- Mohammad Aamir

HYK vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24 PSL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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A Hussain |
6.0 credit |
No |
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S Khan-I |
7.5 credits |
No |
HYK vs RAP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24 PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Saim Ayyub |
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gl captaincy option |
marnus labuschagne |
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choice of punt |
Usman Khawaja and Kusal Perera |
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dream11 combination |
3-2-4-1 |
HYK vs RAP Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination and current form, Hyderabad Kingsmen are expected to win this match.
