PSL 2026 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Scorecard: Arafat Minhas, Ashton Turner Take Multan Past Finish Line By 5 Wickets
✍️ Written by: Vishal Pushkar
LIVE PSL 2026 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United: Islamabad United have huffed and puffed their way to 171 for 8 at the end of 20 overs. Mark Chapman was the highest scorer in the innings. Multan Sultans' Momin Qamar remained pick among the bowlers
PSL 2026 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United: An important win for Multan Sultans as they kick off their campaign with a decisive victory by 5 wickets. Ashton Turner, Josh Philippe, and Arafat Minhas were the architects in the win as they achieved the win with 8 balls to spare.
Islamabad United have huffed and puffed their way to 171 for 8 at the end of 20 overs. Mark Chapman was the highest scorer in the innings. Multan Sultans’ Momin Qamar remained pick among the bowlers
After a delayed start due to rain, the match has resumed in the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Notably, Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to bowl first.
The two teams, Islamabad United and Multan Sultans, are taking on each other in their first PSL 2026 game at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Islamabad United secured second place with 6 victories in 10 games, whereas the Sultans managed to win just one match during the league phase in their previous season. While the United made the playoffs, they were ultimately defeated by the eventual champions, Lahore Qalandars, in the knockout game.
In PSL 2026, there is a shift in leadership for the Sultans, with Ashton Turner leading a strong squad. Conversely, Shadab Khan will keep captaining the Islamabad-based team following a fairly successful previous year.
As far as head-to-head records are concerned, Multan Sultan have won 8 out of 18 games, while the United have won 10 matches.
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Playing XI:
Islamabad United (Playing XI): Andries Gous(w), Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas, Shadab Khan(c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad
Multan Sultans (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner(c), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shehzad Gul, Momin Qamar
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- 04:35 (IST) 29 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard: Multan Sultans Win!
A spectacular performance by Multan Sultans’ middle order has taken the side to a five-wicket win against Islamabad United. Josh Philippe’s knock was the factor that kept Multan ahead in the game almost all the time. Islamabad United’s bowling fell flat in the chase as they failed to pick up wickets at the regular intervals.
- 04:25 (IST) 29 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard: Multan 161/4 (17)
Arafat Minhas and Ashton Turner have put on an exhibition in the last couple of overs. Incredible hitting from the two matters. Multan Sultans are in touching distance in the chase. Islamabad United have been thumped!
- 04:11 (IST) 29 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard: OUT!!!
An incredible and potentially match-winning knock from Josh Philippe comes to an end. Shadab Khan picks up the important wicket as Multan Sultans lose their fourth wicket. Should MS be worried about Philippe’s wicket? Not really as Ashton Turner is still present in the middle. Multan Sultans 133/4 (15)
- 04:00 (IST) 29 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard: Multan 113/3 (13)
Incredible batting from Josh Philippe. He has taken the responsibility as he wants to finish the game for Multan Sultans. Spectacular knock in the context of the game. Captain Ashton Turner is supporting him well.
- 03:30 (IST) 29 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard:
Excellent restraint shown by both the Aussie batters in this chase. They want to take the chase till the end, it seems. Steve Smith will be a key for Multan Sultans in this chase.
