PSL 2026, Match 4: MUL vs ISL Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Multan Sultans will face Islamabad United in Match 4 of PSL 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 28. Both teams will look to start their campaign with a win in this promising encounter.

Multan Sultans are going into this season with a solid batting lineup and a new captain in Steven Smith. They have experienced players like Shan Masood and Mohammad Nawaz in their lineup. Their strength is their batting lineup. They will look to post big scores. But they also need to work on their bowling lineup to support their batting lineup.

Islamabad United, under captain Shadab Khan, have been one of the most consistent teams in the history of PSL. They had a good start last season but couldn’t maintain their performance throughout the tournament. This season, they will look to be consistent throughout. They have a well-balanced team and have many match-winners in their lineup. They will look to start their campaign with a win.

MUL vs ISL: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 18
  
• Multan Sultans Won: 8
  
• Islamabad United Won: 10
  
• Tied: 1
  
• No Result: 0

MUL vs ISL: Pitch Report

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is great for batting. Fast bowlers may get some help early with pace and bounce, but batting becomes easier as the match goes on. Scores are usually around 180, so it is a high-scoring ground. Pacers get more help, while spinners mainly play a supporting role.

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MUL vs ISL: Predicted Playing XIs

Multan Sultans (MUL):

Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Ashton Turner, Delano Potgieter, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim, Tabraiz Shamsi, Arshad Iqbal

Islamabad United (ISL):

Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous (wk), Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Faisal Akram, Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Hasnain, Richard Gleeson, Hamza Sajjad