We have our first return leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 as Multan Sultans welcome the high-flying Islamabad United in Multan, looking to settle the score from an earlier defeat and hand them their first loss of the year in the process.
With Multan finally getting over the hump last night and Islamabad being their usual peerless selves, tonight could be the setting for one of the best PSL 2025 games.
Form Guide
For Multan Sultans, the story so far has been one of frustration and faltering execution. Despite boasting a core of experienced campaigners, their season has stuttered. The Sultans have yet to find cohesion, but with a win finally under their belt, Mohammad Rizwan’s men will be confident of making a push for the playoffs. However, with three losses on their record already, their margin for error is still small.
On the other side of the equation is Islamabad United, fresh off setting a PSL record for consecutive wins. Shadab Khan’s men look primed to make a run at another title, with four wins out of four, all being relatively comfortable. Their batting has looked on song, and their bowling has appeared assured, but there is still plenty of time left in the competition, something which Islamabad will be wary of.
Head-to-Head: Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United
The Islamabad United vs. Multan Sultans rivalry remains one of the most balanced fixtures in PSL history. Tied in wins coming into PSL 2025, United have taken a slight lead after their latest win on April 16, 2025. With so little to separate the sides on paper, expect another tight contest tonight.
| Matches Played | Won by Multan Sultans | Won by Islamabad United |
| 17 | 8 | 9 |
Pitch & Weather Conditions
If yesterday was any indication, we could be in for another run-fest, which is bad news for the Sultans’ pace bowlers, who haven’t exactly set the league on fire this year. However, spinners could play a crucial role in the middle overs, with Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Michael Bracewell, and Usama Mir holding significant sway over the outcome of the match.
The weather is set to be fair with clear skies under the lights of Multan.
Probable XIs
Multan Sultans:
Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Ashton Turner, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah
Islamabad United:
Colin Munro, Sahibzada Farhan, Haider Ali, Azam Khan (WK), Muhammad Shahzad, Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz, Jason Holder, Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis
What’s at Stake
For Multan, this contest isn’t just about climbing the table—it’s about restoring confidence and rediscovering their identity. Another defeat at home could deal a body blow to their playoff ambitions. For Islamabad, on the other hand, there is much more leeway. A loss tonight won’t hurt their campaign, but with a team whose ambition should be a flawless season, tonight presents another opportunity to stake their claim as the best ever.
As the sun sets over Multan and the lights come on, expect a contest full of contrasts. Multan’s desperate hunger collides with Islamabad’s tactical depth. For fans and neutrals alike, it’s set up to be a cracking night of PSL cricket.
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