PSL 2026, Match 40: ISU vs MS Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Islamabad United will face Multan Sultans in Match 40 of PSL 2026 at Karachi on April 26. This is the last league match, and both teams will want to win before the playoffs.

Islamabad United occupy third position with five wins in nine games played. A victory in this game will put them second and qualify them for Qualifier 1. The team is well in form and come on the back of a convincing victory in their previous game. Players like Devon Conway and Mark Chapman have flourished, while Shadab Khan is leading the team strongly.

Multan Sultans are in 2nd place with 6 wins from 9 matches. They have already secured their qualification into the playoffs and hope to maintain their position among the top two teams. Josh Philippe and Steven Smith have both done well with their bats. Their bowling unit has also been consistent. Multan will aim to win this match and keep their position.

ISU vs MS: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 19
  
• Multan Sultans Won: 9
  
• Islamabad United Won: 10
• No Results: 0

ISU vs MS: Pitch Report

The pitch at National Stadium Karachi should give a fair fight between bat and ball. Batters will try to play carefully at the start, keep wickets in hand, and then score faster later in the innings. Bowlers with the new ball may get some swing, so the early overs will be important for both teams.

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ISU vs MS: Predicted Playing XIs

Islamabad United (ISU):

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 (MS):

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