The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 league stage has finally come to an end and in the final fixture, the most successful side in PSL history – Islamabad United will lock horns with Multans Sultans at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 26. However, both teams have sealed their place in the final four, they will be eager to get a win to finalise their place in the points table and setup their clashes for playoffs.
While they are coming off contrasting results in their previous fixtures, the Multan Sultans will look to extend their lead over the United with their head-to-head record currently standing 10-9 in favour of the Ashton Turner-led side. Moreover, in the last encounter between them, which took place earlier this season, the Sultans registered 5-wicket win.
IU vs MS: Match Details
- Match: Islamabad United and Multan Sultans, Match 40
- Date: April 26, 2026 (Sunday)
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Toss time: 7:00 pm (IST)
- Match time: 7:30 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Islamabad United
The Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United confirmed their PSL 2026 playoffs berth with a win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in their previous fixture, they will look to level the head-to-head record, considering a mixed season this year. The side has been backed by the brilliant performance of their skipper, who has claimed 13 wickets in 7 matches, alongside runs coming from the bat of Devon Conway and Sameer Minhas.
Multan Sultans
Speaking of the Multan Sultans, who have had a great season registering 6 wins in 9 games so far, will look to extend their winning run over Islamabad United. Their season has been backed by runs coming from Steven Smith and Sahibzada Farhan, along with Peter Siddle, who remains their top wicket-taker in PSL 2026.
Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Won by Islamabad United | 9 |
| Won by Multan Sultans | 10 |
| Tied/No Result | 0/0 |
Team Form (last 5 matches)
| Islamabad United | Multan Sultans |
|---|---|
| Won against HK by 8 wickets | Lost to HK by 4 wickets |
| Lost to RP by 6 wickets | Won against RP by 6 wickets |
| Won against KK by 8 wickets | Won against KK by 11 runs |
| Lost to HK by 6 wickets | Lost to PZ by 24 runs |
| Won against LQ by 9 wickets | Won against RP by 7 wickets |
IU vs MS predicted playing XIs
Islamabad United: Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza
Multan Sultans: Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail
Key Players
| Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | ||
| Player | Stats | Player | Stats |
| Shadab Khan | 13 wickets in 7 innings | Peter Siddle | 12 wickets in 9 matches |
| Sameer Minhas | 298 runs in 8 matches | Steven Smith | 337 runs across 9 innings |
| Devon Conway | 247 runs in 8 games | Sahibzada Farhan | 335 runs in 8 games |
Pitch Report
The National Stadium’s pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the batters will aim to preserve wickets early and build a partnership before accelerating in the middle and death overs, new-ball bowlers could also find some rhythm .
Match Prediction – Who will win?
The Ashton Turner-led Multan Sultans enter this fixture with a slight edge over the Islamabad United and are likely to continue their domination going further. Moreover, in the previous game played between them earlier in PSL 2026, the Sultans returned victorious by 5-wicket margin and would look to continue this momentum going into the playoffs.
- Prediction: Multan Sultans to win the contest.
