Steven Smith smashed a sensational 56 off 31 balls and Ashton Turner finished the job with an unbeaten 37 off 21 balls to guide Multan Sultans to a comfortable six-wicket win over Rawalpindiz at Gaddafi Stadium.
Dian Forrester earlier produced a blistering cameo of 37 off 15 balls to lift Rawalpindiz to 166 for 4, while Daryl Mitchell anchored with a steady 58 off 46 balls.
However, Multan chased down the target in 18.4 overs with Josh Philippe (17) and Shan Masood (20) chipping in to extend Rawalpindiz’s winless streak to eight matches.
A composed chase and Smith’s hat-trick of sixes defines this RWP vs MS PSL 2026 Match 31 Highlights.
RWP vs MS PSL 2026: First Innings Highlights
Rawalpindiz won the toss and opted to bat first, but captain Mohammad Rizwan watched his side slump to 6 for 2 as Mohammad Imran Randhawa removed Shahzaib Khan (0) and Peter Siddle dismissed Yasir Khan (4).
Rizwan then rebuilt with Daryl Mitchell, scoring 26 off 29 balls before Arafat Minhas stumped him off a wandering foot. Meanwhile, Mitchell anchored superbly with 58 off 46 balls, including one four and one six.
Sam Billings contributed 29 off 20 balls with two fours and a six before Mohammad Wasim Jr dismissed him. Subsequently, Dian Forrester launched a late assault with 37 not out off 15 balls, featuring three fours and two sixes, powering Rawalpindiz to 166 for 4 with 42 runs in the last three overs.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Daryl Mitchell (RWP) | 58 (46 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Bowler | Mohammad Imran Randhawa (MS) | 3-0-9-1 |
RWP vs MS PSL 2026: Second Innings Highlights
Multan Sultans lost Sahibzada Farhan early for 20 off 17 balls, bowled by Asif Afridi. However, Steven Smith launched a brutal counterattack, including a stunning hat-trick of sixes off Razaullah in the eighth over.
Smith reached his fifty off just 25 balls with five fours and three sixes. Subsequently, Josh Philippe contributed 17 off 19 balls before Asif Afridi dismissed him caught at deep mid-wicket.
Saad Masood then struck the crucial blow, dismissing Smith for 56 caught behind off a bottom edge. Meanwhile, Shan Masood (20) and Ashton Turner steadied the chase during a pressure phase.
Turner accelerated brilliantly with three consecutive fours off Mohammad Amir in the 17th over, finishing unbeaten on 37 off 21 balls to seal victory in 18.4 overs.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Steven Smith (MS) | 56 (31 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowler | Asif Afridi (RWP) | 4-0-28-2 |
