Multan Sultans, the 2021 PSL champions, and Islamabad United, the three-time champions (2016, 2018, 2024), have built one of the most competitive rivalries in PSL history. Both teams have played 18 matches, with Islamabad United winning 10 and Multan Sultans winning 8.
This rivalry has been very close over the years, but recently Islamabad United have been stronger, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches against Multan Sultans.
Mohammad Rizwan has scored 406 runs in 12 innings against Islamabad United, while Abbas Afridi has taken 11 wickets in 6 matches, making them the top performers for Multan.
Keep reading to know more about the rivalry between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United.
Overview of Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Record in PSL
The two sides have played 19 matches in PSL history, with United winning 10 and Sultans 9.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Islamabad United Won | 10 |
| Multan Sultans Won | 9 |
| Highest Score | 232/7 |
| Lowest Score | 105/7 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head at Different Venues
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record at different venues
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head at National Stadium, Karachi
Karachi has hosted several memorable clashes between these two sides. In the 3 head-to-head matches at this venue, Islamabad United won 2.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Islamabad United Won | 2 |
| Multan Sultans Won | 1 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 3 matches between these 2 teams, with Multan Sultans winning 2 of them.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Islamabad United Won | 1 |
| Multan Sultans Won | 2 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
At the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the two teams have faced each other 4 times, with Islamabad United winning 3 matches.
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Islamabad United Won | 3 |
| Multan Sultans Won | 1 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Team Records
Multan Sultans and Islamabad United have set many records in their rivalry, particularly in team totals. Let’s have a look at them.
Highest Team Totals in Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Matches
Islamabad United recorded the highest total in head-to-head games, with 232/7 in 2024, and chased 229 successfully. Multan Sultans’ highest in the rivalry is 228/4, set in that same 2024 league match.
| Team | Score | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 232/7 | Won | Mar 2024 |
| Multan Sultans | 228/4 | Lost | Mar 2024 |
| Multan Sultans | 217/5 | Won | Feb 2022 |
| Islamabad United | 209/8 | Won | Mar 2026 |
| Multan Sultans | 205/5 | Lost | Mar 2026 |
Lowest Team Totals in Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Matches
The lowest total was Islamabad United’s 105/7 against Sultans in 2022, while Multan Sultans follow with 113/10.
| Team | Score | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 105/7 | Lost | Feb 2022 |
| Multan Sultans | 113/10 | Lost | Feb 2018 |
| Islamabad United | 121/10 | Lost | Feb 2019 |
| Multan Sultans | 125/7 | Lost | Feb 2019 |
| Islamabad United | 138/10 | Won | Feb 2023 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Batting Records
Here are the batting records between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United.
Best Batting Performances
Usman Khan scored an unbeaten 100 off 50 balls for Multan Sultans in 2024, with 15 fours and three sixes, although Islamabad United chased the total successfully.
| Team | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | Usman Khan | 100* (50) |
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan | 91 (42) |
| Islamabad United | Colin Munro | 84 (40 |
| Multan Sultans | Andries Gous | 75 (45) |
| Multan Sultans | Shan Masood | 74 (50) |
Most Runs in Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Matches
Mohammad Rizwan scored 406 runs in 12 innings against Islamabad United, making him the highest run-scorer in this rivalry. Colin Munro has scored 343 runs in 10 innings against Multan, with a strike rate of 168.33.
| Team | Player | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan | 12 | 406 |
| Islamabad United | Colin Munro | 10 | 348 |
| Multan Sultans | Shadab Khan | 18 | 296 |
| Multan Sultans | Shan Masood | 10 | 262 |
| Islamabad United | Usman Khan | 4 | 249 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Now, let’s have a look at the head-to-head records in the bowling department
Best Bowling Figures in Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Matches
Abbas Afridi recorded the best bowling figures of 4/22 for Sultans in 2023, followed by Imad Wasim’s 5/23.
| Team | Bowler’s Name | Bowling Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | Abbas Afridi | 4/22 |
| Islamabad United | Imad Wasim | 5/23 |
| Multan Sultans | Jason Holder | 4/25 |
| Multan Sultans | Amad Butt | 4/27 |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Wasin | 4/31 |
Most Wickets in Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Matches
Shadab Khan has taken 21 wickets in 18 matches against Multan, with a best of 3/32. Mohammad Wasim has picked up 13 wickets in six matches against United, leading the Sultans’ career bowling in this rivalry.
| Team | Bowler | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan | 18 | 21 |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Wasim | 7 | 13 |
| Islamabad United | Faheem Ashraf | 15 | 12 |
| Multan Sultans | Abbas Afridi | 6 | 11 |
| Multan Sultans | Imran Tahir | 7 | 10 |
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Conclusion: Islamabad United Has The Upper Hand With 10 Wins
The rivalry between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United has been very competitive since Multan joined the PSL in 2018. Islamabad United have won 10 matches, while Multan Sultans have won 8 games. Recently, Islamabad United have been stronger, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches against Multan.
Islamabad United also has the highest team score in this rivalry, with 232/7. Shadab Khan is the top bowler with 18 wickets, while Mohammad Rizwan has scored more than 400 runs for Multan Sultans.
In PSL 2026, Multan Sultans made a strong start, winning by 5 wickets against Islamabad United, showing that this rivalry remains very exciting. Fans will keep watching closely as both teams aim to win the PSL. Keep reading to explore more interesting cricket stats.
