πππππ :Β Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans
ππππ : April 16, Wednesday
ππππ : 20:30 PM IST
πππππ :β Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ππππππππππ : Pakistan Super League, 2025ββ
Islamabad United have dominated Multan Sultans in the PSL recently, beating them thrice in the last five games.
- This is likely to be another high-scoring contest and the team batting first will eye a score of around 210-220.
- Colin Munro and Mohammad Rizwan are our picks for the batters to watch out for in this game.
- The highest score chased at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the PSL is Multan Sultansβ 244-6 (19.1 overs) versus Peshawar Zalmi.
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
ISU vs MS Match Prediction & Analysis
Islamabad United take on Multan Sultans in the 7th match of PSL 2025 in Rawalpindi this Wednesday. Multan are still searching for their first win after a defeat in their opening game and will be eager to turn things around. But the challenge wonβt be easy, as Islamabad, the reigning champions, got the better of them twice last season in three games, including the thrilling final, and have started the new season on a positive note with two big wins. They will certainly have the upper hand in this contest.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Islamabad United Preview
Defending champions Islamabad United couldnβt have asked for a better start to their season. Two matches, two dominant victoriesβtheyβve set the tone early and look like strong contenders. Their latest win was a commanding 102-run triumph over Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After putting up a massive 243-4, they bowled the opposition for just 141.
Islamabadβs batting lineup is in excellent shape, with Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, and Salman Agha all looking solid. Munro has stepped up with crucial performances in both games, while Farhan, who top-scored in the previous game with a sparkling 106 off 52, will relish the batting-friendly conditions at Rawalpindi. An aggressive start from him seems likely.
Lower down the order, Azam Khan and Shadab Khan can be counted on for quick runs in the final overs.
With the ball, Naseem Shah and Ben Dwarshuis will be expected to strike early. Jason Holder and Imad Wasim have been excellent in the middle overs and have shared 10 wickets between them already while going at below 8 runs an over. This makes Islamabadβs bowling attack more varied and effective.
Multan Sultans Preview
Multan Sultans started their campaign with a tough 4-wicket loss to Karachi Kings. The National Stadium, Karachi played host to a run-fest, with Multan smashing 234-3 after being sent in to bat. However, Karachi chased the target down with ease in just 19.2 overs on the flat wicket.
Mohammad Rizwan, who led the way with a superb unbeaten 105 off 63, and Michael Bracewell (44* off 17) were the bright spots with the bat. Kamran Ghulam (36 off 19) also got off to a fast start but couldnβt convert it into a big score.
Multanβs middle order looks reliable, with Rizwan, Shai Hope, and Usman Khan capable of playing impactful knocks. If Multan loses wickets early, they can rely on Ghulam, Bracewell, and Iftikhar Ahmed to chip in with crucial runs.
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Stadium is a batting beauty, although things do get tricky in the second half when the ball starts to grip the surface a little. There will be some initial movement for the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses, batting will become easier.
The weather in Rawalpindi will be hot and humid, but the skies will be clear, which means we will get a full game.
The average score batting first at the Rawalpindi Stadium is 187. In PSL 2025, teams batting first have scored 139, 216-3, 219-6, and 243/5 so far. This is clearly a high-scoring venue, and the team batting first will be eyeing a score of around 210-220 here.
Toss: To Bat
Three of the four matches played at Rawalpindi in PSL 2025 have been won by the team batting first quite comfortably. This suggests that batting first here is the better option.
