Pakistan Super League 2026: In the final group-stage match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Islamabad United will take on Multan Sultans at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 26. Let's find out who will win Match 40 of the PSL this evening.
ISL vs MUL (Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans) Match Details
| Match | ISL vs MUL |
| League | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 26th April 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
ISL vs MUL Match Previews
Islamabad United delivered a commanding performance in their previous match, defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen by eight wickets. Batting first, the entire Hyderabad team was bundled out for a mere 80 runs; in reply, Islamabad comfortably chased down the target in just 6.4 overs. Mohsin Riaz provided a strong start to the team with a magnificent innings of 42 runs, while Sameer Minhas also made a crucial contribution, scoring 27 runs. On the bowling front, Richard Gleeson proved to be the most effective player, claiming three wickets for just 9 runs in his three overs.
Multan Sultans did not fare well in their previous match, suffering a 4-wicket defeat at the hands of the Hyderabad Kingsmen. Batting first, Multan posted a total of 213 runs; in response, Hyderabad successfully chased down the target in 19.3 overs. Multan received a solid start from their top order, with Steve Smith batting brilliantly to score 106 runs, while Sahibzada Farhan played an innings of 66 runs.
ISL vs MUL National Stadium Pitch Report
Karachi's National Stadium is generally a venue that favors batsmen, featuring a fast outfield that richly rewards well-executed shots. Recent reports suggest that the pitch here is often balanced or tends to lean in favor of the batsmen; the average first-innings score typically hovers around 190, and chasing a target becomes slightly easier in the second innings due to the onset of dew.
- The pitch is primarily flat and hard, making it conducive to stroke-play.
- The surface is largely balanced, although fast bowlers operating with the new ball may find some initial swing.
- Teams batting first typically aim to post a substantial total, while teams chasing a target may gain an advantage once the dew sets in.
In the ISL vs MUL match, a high-scoring contest can be anticipated if the top order manages to hold its ground during the Powerplay. On this pitch, bowlers who maintain a precise line and length early on—and effectively utilize cutters towards the end of the innings—will prove more effective than those who rely solely on their raw pace.
ISL vs MUL Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 19
- Won by ISL- 10
- Won by MUL- 9
Who will win today PSL match 40 between Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans?
Aaj ka MUL vs ISL match kon jeetega: The Multan Sultans are slightly favored to win today's 40th PSL match against Islamabad United. The primary reasons for this are the conditions in Karachi—which could prove advantageous for power hitters—Multan's stronger batting lineup, and various match previews that peg their probability of winning at approximately 63%.
Islamabad United also stands a good chance of winning, given their robust head-to-head record and the stellar all-round performance of Shadab Khan—particularly when chasing a target amidst the dew. My prediction: The Multan Sultans will win, but it will be an extremely close contest.
ISL vs MUL Match Playing 11
Islamabad United Playing 11: 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 Playing 11: 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
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