Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, 4th Match, PSL 2026: Live Stream, Score and Preview
Islamabad United face Multan Sultans in Match 4 of PSL 2026 tonight at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 28 March 2026. This is the second match of the first double-header day of the season and arguably the most anticipated fixture of the opening weekend. Three-time champions United take on a completely rebranded Sultans outfit entering a new era under new ownership. Follow every game on the full PSL 2026 schedule.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PSL 2026, Match 4 |
| Date | Saturday, 28 March 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM PKT |
| Type | Night match, 20 overs per side |
| Match Referee | To be confirmed |
Match Overview
Islamabad United are the most successful franchise in PSL history with three titles. They started last season brilliantly with five consecutive wins before losing momentum and falling short of the final despite finishing second on the table. Coming into PSL 2026 with a reshuffled lineup, they have also faced significant squad disruption with Shamar Joseph opting out by mutual consent and replacement Blessing Muzarabani also withdrawing after securing an IPL contract. These back-to-back pullouts have frustrated PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who referenced past cases like Corbin Bosch’s one-year ban for a similar switch.
Multan Sultans enter PSL 2026 completely transformed. New owner Gohar Shah has brought in a Total Cricket philosophy and the side is led by Ashton Turner. After managing just one win in ten games last season, this is a full reset. With Steven Smith, Peter Siddle, Sahibzada Farhan, and Mohammad Nawaz in the mix, they have genuine quality across all departments and are not here just to make up the numbers.
Playing Squads
| Islamabad United | Multan Sultans |
|---|---|
| To be confirmed | Ashton Turner (c) |
| Shadab Khan (c) | Steven Smith |
| Paul Stirling | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Colin Munro | Mohammad Nawaz |
| Azam Khan | Peter Siddle |
| Finn Allen | Usman Khan |
| Martin Guptill | Khushdil Shah |
| Akeal Hosein | Usama Mir |
Check the full Islamabad United squad and Multan Sultans squad for complete lineups.
Head to Head: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans (PSL)
United hold a strong head to head advantage over Multan Sultans in PSL history, having won four of their last five encounters. Overall across PSL seasons, United’s experience and squad depth have consistently given them the edge in this fixture.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Last 5 Meetings | United won 4, Sultans won 1 |
| Overall Edge | Islamabad United |
| United PSL Titles | 3 |
| Sultans PSL Titles | 1 (2021) |
Last 2 Meetings
United have dominated the recent head to head record against Sultans. In their last meeting, United came away with a comfortable win. Multan’s only relief from the recent run of defeats came in a solitary win over the last five matches between the sides.
| Match | Winner | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Most recent | Islamabad United | PSL 2025 |
| Second most recent | Islamabad United | PSL 2025 |
Recent Form
Islamabad United come in with mixed recent form showing three losses and two wins in their last five matches. The squad disruption with multiple overseas withdrawals has not helped their preparation. However, United have always been a franchise that finds ways to win when it matters and their core of Shadab Khan, Paul Stirling, and Colin Munro provides a very solid foundation.
Multan Sultans had a dire 2025 season, losing nine of ten matches. On paper though, this is a different squad entirely. The Total Cricket approach under Ashton Turner and the addition of Steven Smith at the top gives their batting a completely different look. Their recent form record of five losses in five is misleading given how drastically the team has changed ahead of this season.
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | Captain, spin bowling allrounder |
| Paul Stirling | Islamabad United | Explosive opener |
| Ashton Turner | Multan Sultans | Captain, middle order aggressor |
| Steven Smith | Multan Sultans | Experience and class at top order |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Multan Sultans | Left arm spin, key bowling asset |
| Peter Siddle | Multan Sultans | Veteran pace, death bowling |
Points Table Before Match 4
| # | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahore Qalandars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.450 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.700 |
| 3 | Peshawar Zalmi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.150 |
| 4 | Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.700 |
| 5 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3.450 |
| 6 | RawalPindiz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.150 |
| 7 | Islamabad United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 8 | Multan Sultans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Stay updated after tonight’s result on the live PSL 2026 points table.
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium has been a batter’s paradise in the opening matches of PSL 2026. Every first innings total in the tournament so far has crossed 180, including a massive 214 from Rawalpindi Pindiz in the afternoon game today. This trend strongly suggests tonight will be another high-scoring contest. Teams batting first have posted big totals and chasers have shown they can match them, as Peshawar Zalmi proved spectacularly in the afternoon fixture.
Spinners have played a key role in the middle overs at this venue this season. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will both be crucial bowling options in tonight’s match.
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans: Preview
United start this game with the experience and title-winning culture advantage. Their batting lineup can explode at any point and Shadab Khan as a captain knows exactly how to manage resources in T20 cricket. Their challenge is the squad disruption going into the tournament with two overseas withdrawals leaving gaps in the lineup.
Multan are the wild card. Nobody knows quite what the new-look Sultans are capable of under the Total Cricket philosophy. Steven Smith brings genuine top-order class and Peter Siddle and Mohammad Nawaz give their bowling real variety. If their batting fires tonight, they could easily upset United on what has been a very batting-friendly surface all day.
Key battles to watch:
- Paul Stirling vs Mohammad Nawaz: Can Nawaz’s left arm spin trouble Stirling at the top
- Steven Smith vs Shadab Khan: Two of the most experienced T20 operators in this match going head to head
- Ashton Turner vs United’s pace attack: Turner’s finishing ability could decide the match if Sultans get deep into the chase
Match Prediction
Islamabad United start as favourites given their PSL pedigree and head to head dominance over Multan. However, the Gaddafi surface favours batters and Multan’s batting lineup is far stronger than it was last season.
If Multan’s openers get off to a flying start and Steven Smith anchors the innings, this could be a very different Sultans side to the one United have dominated in recent years.
Predicted Winner: Islamabad United, though Multan Sultans are a genuine upset threat tonight.
Where to Watch IU vs MS Live
| Region | Platform |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV, A Sports, Geo Super, Ten Sports, Tapmad, Tamasha, Myco |
| UK | ARY Digital, ARY Plus, Tapmad |
| Australia and New Zealand | ESPN |
| USA and Canada | Willow, Willow Sports |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Tapmad |
| Rest of World | Tapmad |
FAQs
What time does Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans start tonight?
The match starts at 7:00 PM PKT on 28 March 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Who is the captain of Islamabad United in PSL 2026?
Shadab Khan captains Islamabad United in PSL 2026.
Who leads Multan Sultans in PSL 2026?
Ashton Turner is the captain of Multan Sultans in PSL 2026 under their new Total Cricket philosophy.
Why did Blessing Muzarabani pull out of Islamabad United in PSL 2026?
Muzarabani withdrew after securing an IPL contract, following a similar last-minute pullout by Shamar Joseph earlier. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed strong displeasure at both withdrawals.
What is Multan Sultans’ recent PSL form before PSL 2026?
Multan Sultans had a very difficult 2025 season with just one win in ten matches. However, the franchise has been completely rebuilt under new owner Gohar Shah ahead of PSL 2026.
Who will win Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans in PSL 2026?
Islamabad United are slight favourites based on their PSL track record and head to head history, but Multan Sultans have the squad quality to pull off a surprise on debut in PSL 2026.
