Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, 40th Match, Pakistan Super League 2026

t20Islamabad United won by 4 wkts

National Stadium, Karachi

26 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm IST

islamabad united won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Islamabad United

Top Performers

Multan Sultans

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Shan Masood	44	33	3	2	133.33
Arafat Minhas	31	19	1	3	163.16

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Imad Wasim	4	23	1	5.8
Chris Green	4	29	1	7.2

Islamabad United

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mark Chapman	69	33	4	6	209.09
Shadab Khan	36	28	5	0	128.57

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Faisal Akram	4	41	2	10.2
Peter Siddle	3	24	1	8

Multan Sultans Inning Score: 192 /7

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Sahibzada Farhan	c Sameer Minhas b Shadab Khan	30	18	4	1	166.67
Steven Smith	c Devon Conway b Salman Mirza	30	19	4	1	157.89
Josh Philippe	c Chris Green b Imad Wasim	11	13	0	0	84.62
Shan Masood	b Salman Irshad	44	33	3	2	133.33
Ashton Turner	c and b Chris Green	9	5	0	1	180
Arafat Minhas	run out (Haider Ali/Devon Conway)	31	19	1	3	163.16
Mohammad Imran Randhawa	c Salman Mirza b Faheem Ashraf	5	4	1	0	125
Mohammad Wasim Jr	not out	26	9	2	2	288.89

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Imad Wasim	4	23	1	0	5.8
Salman Mirza	3	53	1	2	17.7
Salman Irshad	3	37	1	0	12.3
Faheem Ashraf	3	23	1	2	7.7
Shadab Khan	3	25	1	0	8.3
Chris Green	4	29	1	0	7.2

Islamabad United Inning Score: 193 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Devon Conway	c Steven Smith b Mohammad Imran Randhawa	18	15	4	0	120
Sameer Minhas	c Arafat Minhas b Muhammad Ismail	1	4	0	0	25
Mohsin Riaz	c Muhammad Ismail b Faisal Akram	25	17	5	0	147.06
Shadab Khan	c Steven Smith b Mohammad Wasim Jr	36	28	5	0	128.57
Mark Chapman	not out	69	33	4	6	209.09
Haider Ali	c Sahibzada Farhan b Faisal Akram	13	5	0	2	260
Faheem Ashraf	c Mohammad Imran Randhawa b Peter Siddle	11	9	2	0	122.22
Chris Green	not out	5	2	1	0	250

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Mohammad Imran Randhawa	4	40	1	0	3	10
Muhammad Ismail	3	29	1	1	0	9.7
Peter Siddle	3	24	1	0	1	8
Mohammad Wasim Jr	2.4	40	1	0	0	15
Faisal Akram	4	41	2	0	7	10.2
Ashton Turner	2	17	0	0	1	8.5

Match Summary

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, 40th Match, Pakistan Super League 2026

Date: April 26, 2026
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

In an exhilarating match at the National Stadium, Islamabad United triumphed over Multan Sultans by 4 wickets. Islamabad United chased down the target of 193 runs with remarkable contributions from Mark Chapman and Shadab Khan. The bowling attack was led by Faisal Akram, who took crucial wickets.

Match Highlights

Match Result: Islamabad United won by 4 wickets.
Top Batsman: Mark Chapman scored an unbeaten 69 off 33 balls.
Key Bowler: Faisal Akram took 2 wickets for 41 runs.
Player of the Match: Mark Chapman for his explosive innings.

Detailed Narrative

Multan Sultans batted first and posted a competitive total of 192/7 in their 20 overs. The innings saw crucial contributions from Shan Masood (44 off 33 balls) and Sahibzada Farhan (30 off 18 balls). Arafat Minhas also chipped in with a quickfire 31 off 19 balls. However, none of the batsmen could convert their starts into a big score. For Islamabad United, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, and Chris Green each picked up a wicket, with Imad Wasim bowling economically with figures of 1/23 in his four overs.

Chasing 193, Islamabad United's innings got off to a rocky start as they lost early wickets. However, it was Mark Chapman's stellar performance that anchored the innings. His blistering knock of 69 not out included six towering sixes and four boundaries, ensuring a smooth chase for his team. Shadab Khan also contributed significantly with a solid 36 off 28 balls.

On the bowling front for Multan Sultans, Faisal Akram was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/41. Despite his efforts and those of Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Muhammad Ismail, who each took a wicket, they couldn't contain Islamabad's charge.

In a match filled with exciting moments and strong performances from both sides, it was ultimately Mark Chapman's brilliant batting that guided Islamabad United to victory in just 18.4 overs. His partnership with Shadab Khan proved pivotal in sealing the win for Islamabad United.