A rebranded Multan Sultans take on three time champions Islamabad United in Match 4 of PSL 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 PM PST (7:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GMT). Ashton Turner captains a Sultans side that finished last in PSL 2025 and now operates under completely new ownership after CD Ventures revived the franchise.
Moreover, Steve Smith makes his much anticipated PSL debut tonight, bringing global attention to this fixture. On the other hand, Shadab Khan leads an Islamabad United outfit that has won three PSL titles and boasts a well balanced squad with Devon Conway and Imad Wasim in their ranks.
Additionally, the evening start means dew will play a major role, potentially making life difficult for the team bowling second. With Islamabad holding a 10 to 8 advantage in head to head meetings, Multan will need their star signings to fire early.
MS vs ISU Betting Odds & Market Analysis
Source: The Sunday Guardian
Islamabad United are slight favourites across platforms due to their superior recent record and better bowling depth.
PlatformMS Win OddsISU Win OddsToss Odds (MS)Toss Odds (ISU)1xBet2.051.721.901.90Stake2.101.701.911.894RABET2.001.751.881.92BetVibe2.081.711.901.90
MS vs ISU Head-to-Head Record
Islamabad United hold a slight edge in this rivalry. Furthermore, they have won 4 of the last 5 encounters against Multan Sultans heading into this fixture.
TeamMatchesWonLostWin %Islamabad United1810855.56%Multan Sultans1881044.44%
MS vs ISU Squads & Playing XIs
Multan SultansIslamabad UnitedSahibzada FarhanDevon ConwayShan MasoodAndries Gous (wk)Steve SmithMark ChapmanJosh Philippe (wk)Shadab Khan (c)Ashton Turner (c)Haider AliMohammad NawazImad WasimMuhammad ShahzadFaheem AshrafMohammad Wasim JrMohammad HasnainSalman MirzaRichard GleesonTabraiz ShamsiSalman IrshadArshad IqbalMehran Mumtaz
Multan Sultans remaining squad: Peter Siddle, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Saad Masood, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Awais Zafar, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Imran Randhawa, Nisar Ahmed, Shehzad Gul
Islamabad United remaining squad: Max Bryant, Dipendra Singh Airee, Blessing Muzarabani, Sameer Minhas, Sameen Gul, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Mohammad Faiq, Nisar Ahmad, Salman Mirza
MS vs ISU Weather Report & Pitch Conditions
Weather Forecast:
- Temperature expected around 26°C during match hours with comfortable evening conditions
- Some cloud cover earlier in the day but clear skies forecast for the evening session
- Humidity moderate; dew expected to set in heavily during the second innings
- Light breeze with minimal impact on play
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:
AspectDetailsPitch BehaviourTrue bounce with a flat surface that rewards stroke play; teams have crossed 190 in early PSL 2026 matches at this venueBatting AssistanceFast outfield and short boundaries make this a high scoring ground; batters can score freely once setBowling AssistancePacers get movement with the new ball in the powerplay; spinners struggle once dew arrives in the second inningsAverage 1st Innings Score175 to 190 in recent PSL matches at this groundToss ImpactEvening start means heavy dew in the second innings; the captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first and chase under lights
MS vs ISU Key Players to Watch
- Steve Smith (MS): Makes his PSL debut tonight. Signed for PKR 14 crore as Multan’s marquee player. T20I: 44 matches, 834 runs, avg 24.52. His adaptability across conditions makes him a valuable middle order presence.
- Sahibzada Farhan (MS): Explosive opener who can take the game away in the powerplay. His aggressive intent at the top gives Multan early momentum when he fires.
- Tabraiz Shamsi (MS): T20I: 75 matches, 88 wickets, avg 22.30, econ 7.15. One of the best T20 left arm wrist spinners globally. However, dew could limit his effectiveness in the second innings.
- Devon Conway (ISU): T20I: 35 matches, 776 runs, avg 28.74, SR 131.08. The New Zealand left hander provides stability at the top and has the ability to bat deep into the innings.
- Shadab Khan (ISU): T20I: 95 matches, 50 wickets, avg 27.82. Additionally scores handy runs in the lower middle order. His captaincy experience across three PSL titles makes him a proven leader.
- Faheem Ashraf (ISU): Returned to Islamabad for PKR 8.5 crore. His all round ability with bat and ball in the powerplay and death overs gives United genuine depth across all phases.
MS vs ISU Live Streaming & TV Broadcasting Guide
PSL 2026 will not be telecast in India due to political tensions between the two countries.
RegionTV BroadcasterStreaming PlatformPakistanA Sports, PTV Sports, Geo Super, Ten SportsTapmad, Tamasha, MycoAustralia & New ZealandESPNESPN appBangladeshT SportsTapmadUnited KingdomARY DigitalARY PlusUSA & CanadaWillow TVWillow by CricbuzzSri LankaDialog TVDialog ViU appMiddle East & North AfricaCricbuzz TV on ELIFE, Switch TVCricbuzz, STARZPLAY
