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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Multan Sultans won the toss and choose to bowl first
Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 47 runs
Islamabad United have dominated Multan Sultans in the PSL recently, beating them thrice in the last five games.
We are backing Islamabad United as the winners of this contest.
Tournament: | Pakistan Super League, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 29.8°C|Patchy rain nearby |
Islamabad United take on Multan Sultans in the 7th match of PSL 2025 in Rawalpindi this Wednesday. Multan are still searching for their first win after a defeat in their opening game and will be eager to turn things around. But the challenge won’t be easy, as Islamabad, the reigning champions, got the better of them twice last season in three games, including the thrilling final, and have started the new season on a positive note with two big wins. They will certainly have the upper hand in this contest.
243/5 in 20.0 12.15
141/10 in 18.2 7.69
143/2 in 17.4 8.09
139/10 in 19.2 7.19
159/9 in 20.0 7.95
163/8 in 20.0 8.15
185/5 in 20.0 9.25
189/5 in 19.0 9.95
174/9 in 20.0 8.7
135/10 in 18.4 7.23
159/9 in 20.0 7.95
163/8 in 20.0 8.15
185/4 in 20.0 9.25
106/10 in 15.5 6.7
232/7 in 20.0 11.6
228/4 in 20.0 11.4
Defending champions Islamabad United couldn’t have asked for a better start to their season. Two matches, two dominant victories—they’ve set the tone early and look like strong contenders. Their latest win was a commanding 102-run triumph over Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After putting up a massive 243-4, they bowled the opposition for just 141.
Islamabad’s batting lineup is in excellent shape, with Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, and Salman Agha all looking solid. Munro has stepped up with crucial performances in both games, while Farhan, who top-scored in the previous game with a sparkling 106 off 52, will relish the batting-friendly conditions at Rawalpindi. An aggressive start from him seems likely.
Lower down the order, Azam Khan and Shadab Khan can be counted on for quick runs in the final overs.
With the ball, Naseem Shah and Ben Dwarshuis will be expected to strike early. Jason Holder and Imad Wasim have been excellent in the middle overs and have shared 10 wickets between them already while going at below 8 runs an over. This makes Islamabad’s bowling attack more varied and effective.
Andries Gous, Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Saad Masood, Ben Dwarshuis
Haider Ali, Colin Munro, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Jason Holder, Azam Khan, Andries Gous, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith, Muhammad Shahzad, Sahibzada Farhan
Multan Sultans started their campaign with a tough 4-wicket loss to Karachi Kings. The National Stadium, Karachi played host to a run-fest, with Multan smashing 234-3 after being sent in to bat. However, Karachi chased the target down with ease in just 19.2 overs on the flat wicket.
Mohammad Rizwan, who led the way with a superb unbeaten 105 off 63, and Michael Bracewell (44* off 17) were the bright spots with the bat. Kamran Ghulam (36 off 19) also got off to a fast start but couldn’t convert it into a big score.
Multan’s middle order looks reliable, with Rizwan, Shai Hope, and Usman Khan capable of playing impactful knocks. If Multan loses wickets early, they can rely on Ghulam, Bracewell, and Iftikhar Ahmed to chip in with crucial runs.
Bowling is an area of concern as we saw how the Sultans failed to defend a total of 234. David Willey struggled in the previous fixture, conceding 40 runs in his two-over spell. Chris Jordan is their most reliable pacer, but he tends to leak runs if doesn’t get his rhythm right. Bracewell also had an off day, going for 44 runs in his four overs, although he was still better than the others.
The only standouts were Akif Javed, who picked up three wickets for 41, along with Usama Mir, who had figures of 1-30 from his four. Multan’s bowling needs to step up, or they’ll have a tough time in the tournament.
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed
Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Shai Hope, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Stadium is a batting beauty, although things do get tricky in the second half when the ball starts to grip the surface a little. There will be some initial movement for the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses, batting will become easier.
The weather in Rawalpindi will be hot and humid, but the skies will be clear, which means we will get a full game.
Pitch Condition
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High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average TurnThe average score batting first at the Rawalpindi Stadium is 187. In PSL 2025, teams batting first have scored 139, 216-3, 219-6, and 243/5 so far. This is clearly a high-scoring venue, and the team batting first will be eyeing a score of around 210-220 here.
Three of the four matches played at Rawalpindi in PSL 2025 have been won by the team batting first quite comfortably. This suggests that batting first here is the better option.
Get ready for another run-fest. The surface at Rawalpindi is likely to be great for batting, meaning runs will flow. Islamabad appears to have the stronger side to take advantage of these conditions, while Multan will lean heavily on their captain and a handful of batters to put up a fight. Their bowling unit, apart from Usama Mir and Akif Javed, looks fragile—something Islamabad’s batters will be eager to exploit. Given the overall balance of the two sides, Islamabad seem well-positioned to dominate and secure a victory.
We are backing Islamabad United as the winners of this contest.
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