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Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, PSLT20, Today Match Prediction
ISU vs MS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Islamabad United won the toss and choose to bowl first
Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 4 wickets
The winner of this match will face Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier on Tuesday in Karachi, while the loser will play Eliminator 1 on Wednesday in Lahore.
- Islamabad United have won four of their last five PSL clashes against Multan Sultans. Their last loss, though, was in this season itself.
- Shadab Khan’s all-round skills have been crucial for Islamabad United, taking 13 wickets and scoring 109 runs at a strike rate of 173.
- Sahibzada Farhan is Multan’s star batter this year with 335 runs, which includes 22 sixes – the joint most by any batter this year.
Multan Sultans are our picks for the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | Pakistan Super League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi East, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.3°C|Mist |
ISU vs MS Live Prediction
ISU vs MS Match Prediction & Analysis
The 40th match of this season’s Pakistan Super League will see Islamabad United go up against Multan Sultans. This is the last league-stage fixture, and it carries significant importance for both sides, who have qualified for the playoffs. The team that wins will take on Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier on Tuesday in Karachi, while the team that loses will play Eliminator 1 on Wednesday in Lahore.
Islamabad are placed third right now with 11 points from nine matches and an NRR of 1.766. Multan are in second spot with 12 points from nine games and an NRR of 0.450. With such crucial qualification scenarios on the line, this game should be closely contested.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ISU
W
L
W
L
W
ISU
80/10 in 15.5 5.05
83/2 in 6.4 12.45
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
153/2 in 16.0 9.56
157/4 in 18.1 8.64
153/9 in 20.0 7.65
100/10 in 18.3 5.41
104/1 in 10.3 9.9
MS
L
W
W
L
W
MS
214/6 in 19.3 10.97
213/7 in 20.0 10.65
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Islamabad United Preview
Islamabad United have had a solid campaign in PSL 2026 so far, sitting third on the table with five wins and three losses. They have already booked a playoff spot with 11 points and a healthy NRR of 1.766. Islamabad are coming into this game after a dominant 8-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen, where they bowled the opposition out for just 80. This is their last league match, and a win here will secure a place in the Qualifier on Tuesday.
Sameer Minhas has taken on a major role in the batting, scoring 298 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 154.54. He is averaging close to 50 this season with three fifties and looks well set for another 30–40 run contribution in the next game.
Devon Conway has provided good support at the top, scoring 247 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 130. Mark Chapman and captain Shadab Khan have also added useful runs, each crossing the 100-run mark and giving the batting unit a stable look.
The bowling unit has also delivered across games. Shadab has been their top performer with spin in the middle overs, picking up 13 wickets in eight matches while keeping his economy at 6.24. Richard Gleeson and Chris Green have added regular wickets as well, combining for 15. Imad Wasim has chipped in with nine more, giving the side a well-rounded attack that can trouble any batting line-up.
Key Players: Sameer Minhas, Devon Conway, Shadab Khan
Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:
Devon Conway(w), Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan(c), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza
Islamabad United Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2026
Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:
Salman Mirza, Haider Ali, Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Devon Conway, Salman Irshad, Chris Green, Mohsin Riaz
Multan Sultans Preview
Multan Sultans have been one of the standout sides in PSL 2026, picking up six wins from nine matches to sit second on the table. They head into this game after a loss to Hyderabad Kingsmen despite putting up 213-7, but they have already secured a playoff spot and will be aiming to lock in a place in the Qualifier. Multan also beat Islamabad earlier this season by five wickets, and with current form in mind, they will be confident of repeating that result when these two sides meet here.
Their batting unit has looked well-balanced. Sahibzada Farhan and Steven Smith have given them solid starts, with both crossing the 300-run mark this season. Farhan has one century and two fifties, averaging 48 with a strike rate of 170. Smith, coming off a 106 off 50 in the previous match, now averages 38 and scores at a strike rate of 164.
Shan Masood has chipped in through the season, scoring 254 runs from nine innings at a strike rate of 166. He builds partnerships in the middle overs along with Josh Philippe, who has 251 runs at a strike rate close to 157. These two will have an important role if the top order does not get going.
The bowling attack has also delivered. Peter Siddle leads the pace unit with 12 wickets, though his economy is close to nine. Muhammad Ismail and Mohammad Wasim Jr add more depth, combining for 15 wickets between them.
In spin, Arafat Minhas has picked up nine wickets at an economy of 8.50 and has made an impact in the middle overs. This gives Multan options to adjust based on pitch conditions and opposition plans.
Key Players: Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Arafat Minhas
Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI:
Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner(c), Josh Philippe(w), Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail
Multan Sultans Key Players From Previous Game Of Pakistan Super League, 2026
Multan Sultans Actual Playing XI:
Shan Masood, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner, Josh Philippe, Peter Siddle, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Ismail, Faisal Akram, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Randhawa
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Expect warm and slightly humid conditions for this evening game in Karachi, with temperatures easing from the high 20s°C at the start to the low 20s°C later in the night. Skies are likely to remain mostly cloudy to partly clear with minimal chances of rain, while a light breeze should keep conditions fairly comfortable for a full 20-over contest.
ISU vs MS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average first innings score over the last 10 games at National Stadium, Karachi, in PSL 2026 is 167. The highest team total posted at the venue this season is Peshawar Zalmi’s 255 against Quetta Gladiators.
The pitch here is a good one to bat on, offering true pace and bounce that lends itself to high-scoring T20 games. Chasing teams have done well on this surface, winning around 62% of T20s played here, and spinners tend to get more out of it as the innings moves along.
Toss: To Bowl
Each of the last four matches played at National Stadium, Karachi, in PSL 2026 has been won by the chasing side. Keeping this pattern in mind, we reckon both captains here might be tempted to bowl first in this game.
ISU vs MS
Winning Prediction
Although both Islamabad United and Multan Sultans have already booked their place in the playoffs, this last league game still holds plenty of importance. The winner will move into the Qualifier against Peshawar Zalmi, while the losing side will have to go through Eliminator 1. That makes this a high-stakes clash, as a spot in the Qualifier gives a team two chances to reach the final.
When these two sides met earlier in the season, Multan got the better of Islamabad with a comfortable chase of 172 in 18.4 overs. However, Islamabad had won the previous four meetings before that result. Looking at current form, Multan appear a bit stronger, with Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe, and Shan Masood all among runs. Their bowling unit has also done a decent job so far.
Islamabad rely more on their bowlers, and that unit has played a big role in their wins this season. If they manage early wickets and break through Multan’s top-order, they could take control of this game. Even then, Multan go into this match as slight favorites.
Multan Sultans are our picks for the winners of this clash.
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