PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League, 2025 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Match – 13 | April 23 – Does MS have the strength to win against IU?

MS vs IU Match Analysis

On April 23, 2025, Multan Sultans will play Islamabad United in the 13th Pakistan Super League 2025 match. The game will begin at 09:00 PM BST and occur at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. 

Multan Sultans head into the upcoming clash buoyed by a recent win over Lahore Qalandars and will aim to carry that momentum forward. MS has managed just one win in four games, with their bowling attack appearing underwhelming. Given their poor track record against Islamabad United, it remains to be seen whether they can rise to the occasion and deliver an upset.

Meanwhile, Islamabad United enter the contest on a high after defeating Karachi Kings and will be full of confidence. IU is in excellent form, having won all four of its matches so far. They’ve dominated their opponents and will look to extend their unbeaten run.

MS vs IU Team Preview & Squads

Multan Sultans

Multan Sultans

Multan Sultans have finally found some rhythm. While the batting lineup has stepped up, the bowling unit still appears out of sync. Captain Mohammad Rizwan will be hoping for a stronger performance from his bowlers as they prepare to face the defending champions.

Yasir Khan’s match-winning knock in the previous game has given the side a solid platform, and he’ll look to continue his good form alongside Rizwan at the top. The middle order has shown promise, with Usman Khan, Ashton Turner, and Michael Bracewell expected to anchor the innings. In the lower order, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, and David Willey will aim to accelerate the scoring.

Bowling remains the side’s Achilles’ heel, and early breakthroughs from David Willey and Michael Bracewell will be crucial against Islamabad United’s formidable batting lineup. In the middle overs, Ubaid Shah and Joshua Little will be tasked with controlling the flow of runs, while Usama Mir and Iftikhar Ahmed will be expected to provide effective support with the ball.

Multan Sultans Squads

Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Yasir Khan, Usama Mir, Kamran Ghulam, Chris Jordan, Shai Hope, Muhammad Amir Barki, David Willey, Josh Little, Faisal Akram, Tayyab Tahir, Akif Javed, Johnson Charles, Ubaid Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ashton Turner, Gudakesh Motie, Mohammad Rizwan, Shahid Aziz 

Islamabad United

Islamabad United

Islamabad United are on a roll, having secured four consecutive victories and positioning themselves as strong contenders to be the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Their latest triumph came with a 6-wicket win over the Karachi Kings. Captain Shadab Khan will be eager to keep the momentum going and further strengthen their lead on the points table.

The team will hope for Sahibzada Farhan and Azam Khan for another strong start after their impressive performances in the previous game. Colin Munro brings stability at No. 3 to support Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz. With depth in the batting lineup, Islamabad will count on contributions from Muhammad Shahzad, Jason Holder, and Imad Wasim in the lower order.

With the help of Naseem Shah’s speed, Ben Dwarshuis, who showed promise with the ball in the last game, will try to maintain his form with the new ball. The seasoned pair of Jason Holder and Imad Wasim strengthens and controls the attack in the middle overs. The team will also hope for valuable spells from Mohammad Shahzad, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz in a supporting capacity.

Islamabad United Squads 

Rumman Raees, Azam Khan, Matthew Short, Imad Wasim, Andries Gous, Naseem Shah, Saad Masood, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan, Salman Irshad, Jason Holder, Muhammad Shahzad, Ben Dwarshuis, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Rassie van der Dussen, Colin Munro, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Nawaz 

Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United outfield report

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

It’s difficult to chase scores in Multan. The chasing team has only triumphed once at this location in the previous six games. In the first innings, the wicket is good to bat on, but in the second half, it slows down. First to bat will be the team that wins the toss.

On April 23, the sky in Multan will be clear. We anticipate a fantastic cricket contest. 

Because of the wicket’s smooth surface, batsmen can play their strokes without worry. This surface has an average first innings score of 168, thus, the team batting first needs to score 200 runs to feel secure.

Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 matches, MS won 1 game, and IU won 4. 

Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that Islamabad United has a 51% chance of winning.