LIVE PSL 2026 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Cricket Score: Josh Philippe Keeps Multan Sultans Ahead In Chase
✍️ 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
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
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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- 04:11 (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.
- 03:20 (IST) 29 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard: Multan 42/1 (4)
Both Steve Smith and Josh Phillippe are taking the bowlers on in the powerplay. Excellent intent on display despite Sahibzada Farhan’s wicket. Multan Sultans’ chase on track.
- 21:47 (IST) 28 Mar 2026
LIVE | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard: Welcome to 2nd innings!
Steve Smith is off to an incredible start in the chase for Multan Sultans. His intent is visible from ball 1 as he looks to take the advantage of the powerplay restrictions. On the other hand, Sahibzada Farhan hasn’t had the strike that much. MS 16/0 (2.1)
