Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Prediction, Playing XIs- Who Will Win PSL 2026, Match 40?

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Prediction [Source: AFP]

For the final league fixture of the PSL 2026 season, Islamabad United will lock horns against Multan Sultans on Sunday, April 26. The match will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi at 7:30 PM IST.

Both sides have qualified for the playoffs. Regardless, this game is a chance for them to finish higher on the points table and wrap up the league stages with a winning momentum.

Ahead of the final game, let’s explore match prediction and expected lineups for the match.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans current form (last 5 games)

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans player battles

Devon Conway vs Mohammad Nawaz

Meanwhile, Conway has scored 39 runs in 24 balls faced against Nawaz while getting dismissed only once. This matchup will decide who wins the middle overs.

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Sahibzada Farhan vs Mohammad Wasim Jr

Farhan has scored 43 runs in 21 balls against Wasim Jr without getting dismissed even once. Hence, Sahibzada holds an edge in the powerplay for Multan Sultans.

Shaan Masood vs Imad Wasim

Out of the 63 balls faced, Shaan Masood has scored 81 runs against Imad Wasim while getting dismissed only once. This matchup will again set up the middle overs.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans 

Shadab Khan has scored 296 runs at 21.14 average, including 2 fifties.

Most wickets for Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans 

Shadab Khan has picked up 21 wickets against Multan Sultans with a 25.28 average and 8.29 economy.

Most runs for Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United

Shaan Masood has scored 262 runs against Islamabad United at 29.11 average and 131.65 strike rate.

Most wickets for Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United

Momin Qamar has picked up 3 wickets against Islamabad United at an average of 8.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans toss prediction

At National Stadium Karachi, the conditions suggest a balanced surface with a slight edge for bowlers early on due to possible swing with the new ball. As the match progresses, batting is expected to become easier, especially under lights. 

Considering this pattern, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first, aiming to exploit early movement and then chase with better clarity once the pitch settles.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay - 55/3

Final score - 160/7

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay - 60/1

Final Score - 170/3

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans top players' prediction

Islamabad United top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Devon Conway, Sameer Minhas

Probable best bowlers

Shabad Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Multan Sultans top players prediction

Probable best batters

Sahibzada Farhan, Shaan Masood

Probable best bowlers

Salman Mirza, Peter Siddle

Who will hit the most sixes in Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026, Match 40?

Faheem Ashraf

Who will score the most fours in Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans PSL 2026, Match 40?

Shaan Masood

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Match Winner Prediction: Who will win PSL 2026, Match 40?

With a potential Qualifier 1 spot on the line, motivation remains high, especially for Islamabad United, who can jump to second place with a win. 

The team batting second holds a slight edge, but overall, Multan Sultans appear marginally stronger due to better form and stability in their lineup, though Islamabad United are more than capable of pulling off a win if their key players fire.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Playing XI Prediction

Islamabad United Playing XI vs Multan Sultans - 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 Playing XI vs Islamabad United - 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

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