Islamabad United will be up against the Multan Sultans in their opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 28th March. Both teams will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note. Islamabad United Islamabad remains one of the best-performing sides in the tournament's history. They will once again be coming in PSL 2026 with a formidable squad. Shadab Khan will continue to lead the side well in this edition. They have a formidable squad for this year's PSL 2026, making them one of the solid contenders to win the title. Last year, they started strong with five consecutive wins but stumbled dramatically in the latter half of the season. They will aim to get a positive start this time around. Multan Sultans On the other hand, Ashton Turner will be captaining the side in PSL 2026. They have some very good players in the squad, with the likes of Steve Smith, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shan Masood. With a strategy heavily reliant on batting prowess, the Sultans are looking to make an impact right from the outset. With a brilliant batting depth, they will be heavily relying on their batters, while bowling needs to showcase their skill in this match. IU vs MS Match Details IU vs MS PSL Match Details Match Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans 4th T20 Match Date and Time Saturday, March 28; 7:30 p.m. IST Venue Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Broadcasting and live streaming N/A in India IU vs MS Pitch Report The surface at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is expected to be a batter's paradise. It offers early pace and bounce for the fast bowlers, but it will become increasingly easier to bat on as the game progresses. The average score typically hovers around 180, suggesting a high-scoring affair. Pace bowlers can expect roughly 60% of the assistance, with spinners likely to play a supporting role. IU vs MS Weather Report The weather conditions in Lahore for the match are predicted to be clear and dry, with no chance of rain. The day promises to be perfect for cricket, with moderate temperatures and normal humidity. IU vs MS Head-to-Head Records IU vs MS head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 18 Won by Islamabad United 10 Won by Multan Sultans 8 Tied 1 No Result 0 IU vs MS Probable XI Islamabad United: Sameer Minhas, Andries Gous (wk), Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Faisal Akram, Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Hasnain, Richard Gleeson, Hamza Sajjad Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Ashton Turner, Delano Potgieter, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim, Tabraiz Shamsi, Arshad Iqbal Players To Watch Out For in the IU vs MS PSL Match Imad Wasim | IU: A crucial all-rounder who has been playing a vital role for the team for some time. He has a stellar record in PSL, which brings his experience and an attacking approach to the top of the order, providing a strong foundation. In 101 PSL matches, he has scored 1293 runs and has taken 77 wickets. He will be the player to watch out for. Mohammad Nawaz | MS: One of the most experienced all-rounders in the Multan Sultans squad. He is one such player who can win any match on his given day with his all-round brilliance, especially with his off-spin bowling. He has featured in 90 PSL matches, taking 74 wickets and scoring 918 runs. IU vs MS Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 5 T20 matches played at this venue, teams winning the toss have opted to bat first in all four matches, while bowling in one. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch In 99 matches played at this venue, 57 matches have been won by the batting first teams, while 39 matches have been won by the batting second team. IU vs MS Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: IU (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-42 IU Total: 175-180 Match Winner: Islamabad United Scenario 2 Toss Winner: MS (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 MS Total: 165-180 Match Winner: Multan Sultans Who will win today's IU vs MS PSL match? Islamabad United are likely to win this match; they have a formidable squad for the upcoming PSL 2026, and they have proven their results in the past editions as well against Multan Sultans, especially how they delivered in the last two editions. Moreover, IU holds a psychological edge over MS, winning four of the last five matches they have played against this side.